Taylor Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) Outsells Original, Proving She’s the Queen of Pop
Taylor Swift is at it again. Her latest re-recording, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), has outsold the original album, proving once again that she is the queen of pop.
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 1.6 million units in its first week. This is the biggest first week sales for any album since Adele’s 25 in 2015.
Swift is the first artist to have six albums debut at number one with over 1 million units sold in history. She is also the only artist to have six different albums sell at least 1 million copies in a single week since Luminate began electronically tracking sales in 1991.
The success of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is a testament to Swift’s enduring popularity and her ability to connect with fans of all ages. The album is a faithful recreation of the original, with some added bonus tracks, and it has been praised by critics and fans alike.
But the album’s success is also a victory for Swift’s fight for ownership of her music. In 2019, Swift’s former record label, Big Machine Label Group, was sold to Scooter Braun, a music manager who Swift has publicly accused of bullying her. Swift has since re-recorded her first six albums in an effort to reclaim ownership of her music.
The success of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) is a message to the music industry that artists deserve to own their own work. It is also a message to Swift’s fans that she is still the queen of pop, and that she will not be silenced.
Here are some entertaining reactions to the news of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) outselling the original:
- “Taylor Swift is the only artist who can outsell herself. She’s the GOAT.”
- “Taylor Swift is proving that she is the queen of pop, not just once, but twice.”
- “Taylor Swift is taking back control of her music, and I’m here for it.”
- “Taylor Swift is re-writing the rules of the music industry, and I’m loving it.”
- “Taylor Swift is simply the best.”
Congratulations to Taylor Swift on her latest achievement!