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And away we go on Taylor Swift's 12th era. The most famous musician on the planet returns with her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, and fans
cannot keep calm! Last week, Taylor dropped her most-awaited album, and it has taken over the internet. After just its first week of release, the album is already making new records by breaking the old ones. The Life Of A Showgirl has officially sold 4.002 million equivalent album units — which includes album sales and streaming activity.
The Life Of A Showgirl Breaks Records
According to Luminate, the industry data and analytics company that began tracking sales in 1991, this is the first time an album has crossed these numbers in sales. Swift broke the record set by Adele’s “25,” which sold 3.378 million copies in its first week in 2015 in the U.S.
The Life of a Showgirl was released Oct. 3. In its first week, pure album sales totaled 3,479,500 copies.
More On Taylor Swift's New Album
Earlier this year, she pulled out a blurred album cover and announced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, which released on October 3, 2025. And yes, it’s coming in CD, vinyl and cassette formats. There are 12 tracks, including The Fate of Ophelia, Elizabeth Taylor, and a collab with Sabrina Carpenter on the title track.
In other news, Taylor and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, breaking the internet earlier this year. They shared dreamy pictures in a joint post on Instagram alongside several photos from their floral-filled garden proposal. The couple looked overjoyed; Taylor flaunted her stunning engagement ring, while Travis kept it romantic.
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