Taylor Swift has officially rewritten the record books, surpassing Madonna to become the female artist with the most Number 1 albums in the UK.
Her latest album, Lover (Live From Paris), debuted at the top of the charts, marking her 13th UK Number 1—one more than Madonna’s long-standing record of 12. This historic achievement now places Swift alongside Elvis Presley as the solo artist with the second-most chart-topping albums in the UK, trailing only The Beatles and Robbie Williams, who each hold 15.
A Special Release Breaks Records
Originally released in limited quantities in 2023, Lover (Live From Paris) made a powerful comeback this year with a special heart-shaped vinyl edition, strategically timed for Valentine’s Day. The album sold a staggering 47,000 copies in its opening week, securing the biggest first-week sales of 2025.
Even more impressively, Swift reached Number 1 purely through physical sales—without any streaming numbers contributing to the total. The last album to achieve this feat was her own Reputation in 2017, proving once again the incredible loyalty of her fanbase.
Swift’s Reign Over the Charts
This latest victory adds to Swift’s ever-growing list of accomplishments. Her ability to continuously reinvent her music, from re-recording her past albums to launching creative, limited-edition releases, has cemented her as one of the most influential artists of all time.
With multiple record-breaking albums and an unstoppable momentum, Taylor Swift’s dominance over the UK music charts is undeniable. As she continues to push boundaries, the music industry watches eagerly—because at this point, there’s no telling what record she’ll break next.
