Taylor Swift's Album Sells 2.7 Million on First Day
Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" sold 2.7 million copies on its first day, setting a new record. The album surpassed her previous best and is second to Adele's album sales record. Swift's theatrical event also drew significant box office revenue.
2.7 million copies sold first day
Record for most vinyl copies sold
Surpassed previous album sales record
New limited edition variants available
Target stores opened past midnight
Theatrical event generated $15.8 million
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, achieved staggering first-day sales of 2.7 million copies in the United States—making it the second-highest single-day total since reliable tracking began in 1991. This performance positions Swift to challenge Adele’s single-week pure-sales record of 3.38 million for 25 (2015) and reaffirms her dominance in physical album sales and fan engagement.[1]
Sales Performance and Historical Context
The Life of a Showgirl’s opening-day figure of 2.7 million copies surpasses Swift’s own previous one-week record of 2.61 million units set by The Tortured Poets Department in April 2024. Only Adele’s 25 has achieved higher pure album sales in any seven-day period.[2][3]
Vinyl Sales Record
In its first week, The Life of a Showgirl sold 1.2 million vinyl copies—a new modern-era weekly vinyl sales record. Swift’s prior record was 859,000 vinyl LPs in the first week of The Tortured Poets Department.[4]
Edition Variants and Retail Strategy
Swift released eight collectible vinyl variants and three CD editions, each containing the same 12 tracks but featuring unique packaging. To meet fan demand, approximately 500 Target stores opened past midnight on release night. Target remains the only retailer offering exclusive editions.
Theatrical Event Box Office
Accompanying the album release, Swift’s three-day theatrical event, Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl, grossed $15.8 million on its opening day in U.S. theaters, leading all limited-engagement releases this weekend.[5]
Data Tracking and Sources
All sales figures are based on U.S. point-of-sale data from Luminate (formerly SoundScan) and were reported by Billboard. The tracking era began in 1991, providing consistent weekly sales tallies for recordings.
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FAQ
What is the total sales figure for the album?
The total sales figure is 2.7 million copies.
How many vinyl copies were sold?
1.2 million vinyl copies were sold.
What earnings did the theatrical release make?
The theatrical release earned $15.8 million on the first day.
