ClassRoom Thinker
Taylor Swift's album "1989 (Taylor’s Version)" secures its fifth nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking a historic milestone in her career.
Swift's total weeks at No. 1 across all 13 of her chart-topping releases now stand at an impressive 68 weeks, surpassing the legendary Elvis Presley and making her the soloist with the most weeks at No. 1.
Starting with her first No. 1 album, "Fearless," in 2008, Swift's chart-toppers include notable albums like "Speak Now," "Red," "1989," "Reputation," "Lover," "Folklore," "Evermore," and "Midnights."
The Billboard 200 chart ranks album popularity based on multi-metric consumption, including album sales, track equivalent albums (TEA), and streaming equivalent albums (SEA), showcasing Swift's widespread appeal.
Swift's remarkable achievement puts her ahead of Elvis Presley, who held the record with 67 weeks at No. 1 across 10 albums from 1956 to 2002.
While Swift secures her place as the solo artist with the most weeks at No. 1, The Beatles remain the ultimate leaders, boasting 132 weeks on top of the Billboard 200 across 19 No. 1 albums.
"1989 (Taylor’s Version)" registered 98,000 album-equivalent units, including a notable surge in full-album sales, reflecting the enduring popularity of Swift's music.
Despite a 28 percent decline from the previous week, Swift's album maintained its No. 1 position during the holiday season, competing with festive releases like Michael Buble's Christmas album.
Elvis Presley's 67 weeks at No. 1 now place him in second among solo recording artists and third among all acts, highlighting the enduring impact of both artists on music history.
Swift's dominance is evident as her album holds the top spot, with other notable releases including Michael Buble, Nicki Minaj, Nat King Cole, Morgan Wallen, Drake, Mariah Carey, and Pentatonix rounding out the top 10.