Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. this week, solidifying her position as one of the most successful musical acts in the country's history. This marks Swift's twelfth No. 1 album in the U.K., an impressive feat that places her in the company of music legends.
With this achievement, Swift now shares the fifth-most No. 1 albums in the U.K. with iconic artists Bruce Springsteen and Madonna, all boasting 12 chart-topping albums. Prior to this, Swift was on par with U2, Rod Stewart, and David Bowie, each with 11 No. 1 albums, but she has now surpassed them.
The Beatles hold the record for the most No. 1 albums in U.K. history, with an impressive 16 chart-topping projects. Following closely behind are The Rolling Stones and Robbie Williams, tied for second place with 14 No. 1 albums each.
Elvis Presley, a music legend in his own right, sits just ahead of Swift, Madonna, and Springsteen with 13 No. 1 albums in the U.K., including posthumous releases that continue to resonate with audiences.
The Tortured Poets Department's debut at No. 1 in the U.K. was met with great success, garnering 270,000 equivalent units. This achievement also led to a chart double for Swift, as the album's lead single, 'Fortnight' featuring Post Malone, also secured the top spot on its respective chart.
