Taylor Swift continues to make historic achievements as 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' debuts at No. 1. It has joined three other Swift albums in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. This makes her the first woman in around 60 years to accomplish this feat, alongside only two other living artists. During its first week, 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' garnered 716,000 album-equivalent units, securing the top spot. Alongside the latest release, three other albums of Swift also dominate the Top 10. These albums are 'Midnights' (2022) at No. 5, 'Lover' (2019) at No. 7 and 'Folklore' (2020) at No. 10. This milestone has placed Swift in the company of legendary artists, who achieved similar success. Earlier, Herb Alpert held the record with four albums in Top 10, including 'Going Places' at No. 2, 'Whipped Cream & Other Delights' at No. 3, 'South of the Border' at No. 9, and 'The Lonely Bull' at No. 10. Another artist, who also achieved this feat, was Prince, whose albums 'The Hits/The B-Sides,' 'The Very Best of Prince,' the 'Purple Rain' soundtrack, 'Ultimate' and '1999' dominated the Top 10 charts after his passing. 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' is a re-recorded edition of Swift's original 2010 album, featuring 14 tracks. However, the updated version has 22 tracks, which includes previously unreleased recordings.
FAQsQ1:How many albums does Taylor Swift have in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart? Taylor Swift has four albums currently in the Top 10. These are 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' at No. 1, 'Midnights' (2022) at No. 5, 'Lover' (2019) at No. 7 and 'Folklore' (2020) at No. 10.Q2:Has any woman achieved this feat before Taylor Swift? No, Taylor Swift is the first woman in 60 years to have four albums in the Top
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