Taylor Swift has once again made history with her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, released on October 3, 2025. According to Billboard and data firm Luminate, the album sold over 3.4 million pure copies in its first week in the United States. This figure includes both physical and digital purchases and marks the highest single-week album sales since Luminate began tracking in 1991.
This achievement breaks the previous record held by Adele, whose 2015 album 25 sold 3.378 million copies in its debut week. Swift’s new record is especially significant because it comes during a time when streaming dominates the music industry, making such high pure sales increasingly rare. Final numbers, including streams and track sales, are expected to be confirmed on October 12.
In addition to her album success, Swift also topped the box office with her film The Official Release Party of a Showgirl. The film earned $33 million in its opening weekend, debuting at number one in North America. It offered fans a unique experience, featuring the debut of the music video for “The Fate of Ophelia,” lyric videos for every track, behind-the-scenes footage, and personal introductions from Swift herself.
This dual success means Swift had both a number one album and a number one movie in the same weekend — a rare feat in entertainment history. While Jennifer Lopez was the first female artist to achieve this, even music legend Prince didn’t manage it with Purple Rain. Swift’s accomplishment highlights her unmatched influence across both music and film.
The Life of a Showgirl follows Swift’s 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department, which also broke records. That album stayed at number one on the Billboard 200 for 17 weeks and earned multiple Grammy nominations. It also became the first album in Spotify history to surpass 300 million streams in a single day, cementing Swift’s status as the platform’s most-streamed artist in one day.
With The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift continues to redefine what’s possible in the music industry. Her ability to dominate both charts and screens at the same time proves her lasting power and deep connection with fans. As the final numbers roll in, it’s clear that Swift’s show is far from over — in fact, it’s only getting bigger.
