Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, has made a significant impact on the music charts, spending seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. This achievement ties it with her previous hit, Red, as her fourth-longest reign atop the chart. The album, released on October 3, 2025, not only broke records for sales but also showcased Swift’s enduring popularity and influence in the music industry.
Following its impressive debut, The Life of a Showgirl fell to No. 3 on the Billboard chart after its remarkable seven-week streak. This success comes just one year after Swift’s album, The Tortured Poets Department, set a record by remaining at No. 1 for an unprecedented 17 weeks. With this latest release, Swift has further extended her record for the most weeks at No. 1 among solo artists, boasting a total of 93 weeks atop the Billboard 200 since its inception in 1956.
Ranking Taylor Swift’s Studio Albums
To better appreciate Swift’s success, it’s worth examining how her other studio albums rank on the Billboard 200. Here are her 16 albums, including both originals and re-records, listed by their performance:
9. Taylor Swift
Released: 2006
Billboard 200 peak: No. 5
Swift’s debut album is notable for being the only one in her catalog that has not reached No. 1, peaking at No. 5 in 2008.
8 (tie). Lover
Released: 2019
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for one week
This album marked Swift’s first release under her new label contract with UMG and included hits like “You Need to Calm Down.”
8 (tie). Red (Taylor’s Version)
Released: 2021
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for one week
This re-recording featured the extended cut of “All Too Well,” which gained widespread acclaim.
7 (tie). Fearless (Taylor’s Version)
Released: 2021
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for two weeks
This was Swift’s first re-recorded album, aiming to reclaim ownership of her work after a controversial sale of her masters.
7 (tie). Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)
Released: 2023
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for two weeks
This version included additional songs from the vault, showcasing Swift’s songwriting prowess.
6 (tie). Reputation
Released: 2017
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for four weeks
Swift returned to the spotlight with a bold new image and the single “Look What You Made Me Do.”
6 (tie). Evermore
Released: 2020
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for four weeks
Released shortly after Folklore, this album continued to explore Swift’s narrative style.
5 (tie). Speak Now
Released: 2010
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for six weeks
Swift wrote this entire album herself, showcasing her growth as a songwriter.
5 (tie). Midnights
Released: 2022
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for six weeks
The album sold over 1 million copies in its debut week, marking a significant milestone in her career.
5 (tie). 1989 (Taylor’s Version)
Scheduled release: October 27, 2023
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for six weeks
This re-recording features five new vault songs, continuing Swift’s effort to reclaim her music.
4 (tie). Red
Released: 2012
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for seven weeks
This album blended various musical styles, solidifying Swift’s status in the industry.
4 (tie). The Life of a Showgirl
Released: October 3, 2025
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for seven weeks
This album, co-produced with Max Martin and Shellback, highlights the behind-the-scenes experiences of her Eras Tour.
3. Folklore
Released: 2020
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for eight weeks
Critically acclaimed, this album marked a shift in Swift’s musical direction, emphasizing storytelling.
2 (tie). Fearless
Released: 2008
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for 11 weeks
This album remains one of Swift’s most successful, achieving diamond certification.
2 (tie). 1989
Released: 2014
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for 11 weeks
Her first official pop album, it produced several major hits and represented a significant transition in her career.
1. The Tortured Poets Department
Released: 2024
Billboard 200 peak: No. 1 for 17 weeks
This album set a new record for consecutive weeks at No. 1 for a female artist, surpassing previous records held by Whitney Houston.
Taylor Swift’s impressive record on the Billboard 200 emphasizes her impact on the music landscape. As she continues to release new material and re-record her earlier works, her influence shows no signs of waning, securing her status as one of the most significant artists of her generation.
