Taylor Swift Successfully Breaks Record as the First Female Artist to Reach 100 Million Album Sales of 'The Life of Showgirl'

Kapanlagi.com - On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, pop megastar Taylor Swift made history with the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Taylor is officially the first and only female artist to surpass 100 million certified album sales. This phenomenal record comes just before the release of her latest studio album, The Life of Showgirl.

This historic achievement once again affirms Taylor Swift's status as one of the greatest musicians in the world. Her dominance is further reinforced by the massive debut of her new album. The album not only breaks global records but also her own. Curious about the complete facts?

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1. Surpass 100 Million Certified RIAA Album Units

Taylor Swift (credit: instagram/taylorswift)

Taylor Swift has sold over 105 million albums in the United States alone, as of September 30. This extraordinary achievement places her among legendary musicians previously dominated by male artists.

This exclusive list includes big names like The Beatles, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley, Eagles, and Led Zeppelin.

"Congratulations to @taylorswift for being the first and only female artist in history to surpass 100 million Certified RIAA Album Units!," wrote RIAA on its official Instagram account.

2. The Life of Showgirl Breaks Debut Sales Record

Taylor Swift (credit: instagram/taylorswift)

Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, The Life of Showgirl, was released on October 3, 2025, and immediately made a splash. On its first day of release, the album sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales (physical and digital).

This debut figure of 2.7 million copies marks the biggest sales week for Taylor Swift throughout her career. Furthermore, this sales performance makes it the second highest-selling album for any album since 1991.

3. Surpass Her Own Record

Taylor Swift (credit: instagram/taylorswift)

Taylor Swift's dominance is not only evident in total sales but also in specific physical formats. The album The Life of Showgirl set a record for the most vinyl records sold in a single week, with a total of 1.2 million copies.

Interestingly, this vinyl record surpassed the previous record also held by Taylor Swift through her album in 2024, The Tortured Poets Department.

4. Achieve Additional Success Through Box Office Promotional Film

Taylor Swift (credit: instagram/taylorswift)

In an effort to promote the album The Life of Showgirl, Taylor Swift released a concert/promo film titled TAYLOR SWIFT: THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL.

This film also achieved success at the box office, grossing an estimated $33 million in the domestic box office (US and Canada) during its opening weekend, making it the No. 1 film. This promotional film was exclusively shown in AMC theaters in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

5. FAQ on Taylor Swift's Latest Album Achievement

Who is the first female artist to achieve 100 million RIAA certified album units?
Taylor Swift.

How many album units has Taylor Swift sold as of September 30?
More than 105 million albums in the United States alone.

Which other musicians have reached the record of 100 million album sales?
Other musicians who have reached this record include The Beatles, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley, Eagles, and Led Zeppelin.

How many album copies of The Life of Showgirl were sold on the first day of release?
This album sold 2.7 million copies on its first day of release.

How many vinyl copies of The Life of Showgirl were sold in one week?
This album sold 1.2 million vinyl copies, breaking the previous vinyl record.

What was the box office revenue for the promotional film TAYLOR SWIFT: THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY OF A SHOWGIRL?
This promotional film is estimated to have earned $33 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend.

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