Taylor Swift has officially surpassed Madonna to become the female artist with the most No. 1 albums in the UK. Her latest release, ‘Lover (Live From Paris)‘, debuted at the top of the Official UK Albums Chart, marking her 13th No. 1 album. This achievement ties her with Elvis Presley for the most UK No. 1 albums by a solo artist, placing her behind only The Beatles, who hold the all-time record with 15. This milestone sees Swift dethroning Madonna, who previously held the record with 12 UK No. 1 albums. The Queen of Pop last topped the UK charts in 2012 with ‘MDNA‘. Swift’s rapid ascent has been fueled by an unstoppable wave of success, driven by her dedicated fanbase and relentless productivity.
This is UK chart HISTORY…#TaylorSwift (@taylorswift13) surpasses #Madonna as the female artist with the most UK Number 1 albums EVER
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— Official Charts (@officialcharts) February 14, 2025
Swift’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary in recent years. Her re-recorded albums, including ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2021), ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2021), ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2023), and ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2023), have all debuted at No. 1 in the UK, reviving her past works while reinforcing her dominance in the industry. Additionally, her ‘Eras Tour‘ shattered records, becoming one of the highest-grossing tours in history. The tour has also spawned a concert film, ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour‘, which broke box office records globally, underscoring her unparalleled influence. The tour also contributed £1 billion pounds to the UK economy.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover (Live From Paris)‘ is more than just a live album, it’s a celebration of her dynamic performance style and her deep connection with audiences worldwide. The album achieved the biggest first-week sales for a live album in over a decade, highlighting not only the singer’s widespread popularity but also the strong demand for live recordings that capture the authenticity of her performances. By presenting re-imagined versions of her well-known tracks, the album offers fans a fresh perspective on Taylor’s music, combining intimate live moments with high-energy performances.
Now that the ‘Eras Tour’ is over, the singer is likely to be working on her next album, which could be released in 2026. Another tour might follow after this album is released. Fans eagerly anticipate her next move, as speculation also swirls about future re-recordings and potential new projects. As she adds yet another historic accolade to her name, the question remains, what record will she break next?
