Taylor Swift’s name continues to dominate the music world, and her latest accomplishment has cemented her place in UK music history.

The superstar now holds the title for the most Number 1 albums by a female artist in the UK, surpassing the legendary Madonna.

A New Milestone for Taylor Swift

Swift achieved this remarkable feat with the re-release of Lover (Live From Paris), her 13th chart-topping album.

This new version of Lover showcases live performances from her 2019 album, Lover, and has helped her soar to the top once again.

A heart-shaped double vinyl edition of the album, released just in time for Valentine’s Day, contributed to the album’s success, selling an impressive 47,000 copies.

The success of Lover (Live From Paris) is particularly significant as it marks the first album since Reputation in 2017 to reach Number 1 based entirely on sales, without any boost from streaming platforms.

Taylor’s Journey to the Top

Swift’s UK chart dominance began in 2012 with her first Number 1 album, Red. Since then, she’s consistently topped the charts with albums like 1989, Folklore, and Midnights.

Her decision to re-record her previous albums has only solidified her place at the top.

Versions of Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and 1989 have all claimed the coveted top spot.

Chart analyst Martin Talbot commented on Swift’s continued success, saying, “If we thought Taylor Swift would peak in 2024, with her domination of the charts during the summer, we couldn’t have been more wrong.”

Tying the Record with Elvis Presley

In addition to surpassing Madonna, Swift is now on par with Elvis Presley, having earned the same number of Number 1 albums in UK chart history.

Both Taylor Swift and Elvis Presley have 13 Number 1 albums, with only The Beatles and Robbie Williams ahead of them, each with 15.

Here’s a look at the top artists with the most UK Number 1 albums:

The Beatles: 15
Robbie Williams: 15
Elvis Presley: 13
Taylor Swift: 13
Madonna: 12

The Success of The Eras Tour

This milestone comes just after the end of Taylor Swift’s wildly successful Eras Tour.

The tour, which included 149 shows with over 40 songs in each setlist, grossed over $1 billion, making it one of the highest-grossing tours of all time.

While South African Swifties eagerly await their chance to experience the tour, they can take pride in Swift’s continued global success.

No Sign of Slowing Down

As fans eagerly anticipate the re-recording of Reputation, it’s clear that Taylor Swift shows no signs of slowing down.

Her chart dominance, combined with her keen business sense, proves that she is more than just a talented artist—she’s a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.