Taylor Swift has once again rewritten music history with her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, achieving the biggest first-week numbers ever recorded for an album — surpassing Adele’s long-standing record.
According to Billboard, the project moved over 3.5 million equivalent album units in its first five days, combining pure sales and streaming. This incredible feat breaks the record previously held by Adele’s 2015 album 25, which debuted with 3.482 million units — a record that had stood firm for nearly a decade.
While The Life of a Showgirl has received mixed reviews from critics, the numbers tell a different story. Swift’s record-breaking performance underscores her unmatched influence and staying power across generations and genres.
Nearly ten years after Adele set the standard, Taylor Swift has raised the bar once again, cementing her status as one of the most powerful forces in modern music.
