Music lovers, TheAutonomics.com brings you the latest record-breaking achievement in the music industry. Taylor Swift has officially surpassed Madonna to become the female artist with the most UK Number One albums. This milestone comes with the release of her latest live album, Lover (Live From Paris), marking her 13th chart-topping album in the United Kingdom.
Swift’s Lover (Live From Paris) features live renditions of tracks from her 2019 studio album Lover. Initially, a limited-edition vinyl version was released for Valentine’s Day in 2023. However, in 2025, a new heart-shaped double vinyl edition was introduced, which sold an impressive 47,000 copies in its opening week. This achievement makes it the biggest first-week sales for any album in the UK so far this year.
Notably, this is the second time Swift has topped the UK charts with an album that was not available on streaming services at launch. The first instance was in 2017 with Reputation, which only became available on streaming platforms weeks after its initial release.
With this accomplishment, Swift now ties with Elvis Presley, both holding 13 UK Number One albums. She stands just behind The Rolling Stones, who have 14, and the all-time leaders, The Beatles and Robbie Williams, who each hold 15.
Swift’s Dominance in Vinyl Sales
Over the past few years, Swift has consistently shattered records in the vinyl market. Her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, topped the UK vinyl albums chart in 2024, selling a staggering 112,000 LPs. This made it the best-selling vinyl album in its first year of release in the 21st century, with 66,000 copies sold within its first week alone.
This continues a trend of Swift dominating vinyl sales. In 2023, 1989 (Taylor’s Version) held the top spot, following Midnights in 2022. Impressively, these albums remained in the UK’s Top 40 vinyl chart in 2024, alongside Lover, Folklore, and Evermore, proving her long-lasting impact on the industry.
In the United States, Swift’s influence on vinyl sales is equally undeniable. Data from 2023 revealed that one in every 15 vinyl records sold in the country was a Taylor Swift album, solidifying her status as a major force in the music industry’s physical media resurgence.
Eras Tour: The Biggest Tour of 2024
Beyond her dominance in album sales, Swift has also made history with her Eras World Tour. Concluding on December 8, 2024, in Vancouver, the tour was officially recognized as the highest-grossing tour of the year. It outperformed major acts including Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, and Madonna, further cementing Swift’s position as one of the most influential artists of all time.
With an ever-growing list of accolades, Swift continues to redefine success in the music industry. As she moves forward, fans eagerly anticipate what records she will break next.
