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Taylor Swift continues to dominate the music industry in 2023 with her re-recorded albums, solidifying her status as a powerhouse in yet another fashion. According to Billboard, the superstar has achieved a remarkable feat by claiming the top three bestselling albums of the year in the United States.
As of November 2, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), Swift’s newest release, had already sold an astounding 1.1 million copies in the U.S. That remarkable sum was achieved in just the first six days of the title’s availability. The complete first-week sales figures are yet to be published by Billboard, but the early numbers already showcase her incredible success.
This new release has eclipsed Swift’s own album Midnights, which previously held the title of the bestselling album of 2023. Midnights, released late in 2022, had sold 778,000 copies up until the day before 1989 (Taylor’s Version) dropped.
But the story doesn’t end there. Swift also lays claim to the third bestselling album of 2023 with Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). That re-recording had sold 742,000 copies by the end of October.
It’s essential to point out that these figures represent pure album sales. While the ranking of the most-consumed albums in the U.S. may differ when considering streaming consumption activity, Swift’s remarkable achievement when it comes to actual album sales is undeniable. No matter how the numbers are reported, her trio of titles are sure to rank among the most popular of 2023.
1989 (Taylor’s Version) is not only a future chart-topping success—it has also become a power seller across all formats. The album shattered records by achieving the largest sales week ever for vinyl. By November 2, the title had already sold an astonishing 580,000 copies on vinyl.
With 1989 (Taylor’s Version), Swift is well on her way to securing the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. The album is poised to open with well over one million copies moved—and much higher than that when including streaming equivalents—marking her thirteenth chart-topping release on the Billboard 200.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2023/11/05/taylor-swift-claims-the-three-bestselling-albums-in-america-in-2023/