Taylor Swift’s album “The Life of a Showgirl” has broken multiple records. Here are some of the notable achievements :
Record-breaking streams: The album’s 12 songs occupied the top 12 spots on the Billboard Streaming Songs chart, with each song earning hundreds of millions of streams. “The Fate of Ophelia” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with 92.5 million streams.
Fastest-selling album: The album sold over 4 million units in the US in its first week, surpassing Adele’s 2015 record of 3.48 million units.
Most pre-saved album: “The Life of a Showgirl” broke the record for the most pre-saved album on Spotify, with over 6 million pre-saves.
UK chart domination: The album debuted at No. 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart, becoming Swift’s 14th No. 1 album in the UK. The album’s lead single, “The Fate of Ophelia,” topped the UK singles chart, with “Opalite” and “Elizabeth Taylor” at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.
Vinyl sales: The album sold 126,000 vinyl copies in its first week in the UK, making it the fastest-selling vinyl album of the century.
Spotify records: The album became the most-streamed album in a single day on Spotify in 2025, achieving this milestone in under 11 hours.
Chart history: Swift became the first artist to hold the top 12 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart simultaneously, and she also became the first artist to have 14 No. 1 albums in the UK.
Sales and streaming: The album’s 12 tracks collectively earned 681 million streams in its first week, with physical and digital purchases accounting for 3.5 million units sold.
Critical reception: Despite breaking multiple records, the album received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its upbeat tracks and others finding it lacking in lyrical depth.
