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Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl broke Adele's first-week record for the biggest debut in modern music history, with over 3.5 million units sold, including a record-breaking 1.2 million vinyl copies, and is on track to surpass Adele's total album sales as well, demonstrating Swift's dominance in music and cultural influence.
Taylor Swift has revived iTunes for the exclusive pre-order of her new album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' marking a rare return of the platform since its decline in 2019. This move highlights her strategic focus on direct sales over streaming, emphasizing the value of album purchases for artists' revenue and chart success. Swift's efforts include limited-edition vinyls, special covers, and exclusive content, demonstrating her influence in both music and retail sectors.
Following Taylor Swift's announcement of purchasing the masters of her first six albums, her catalog experienced a significant surge in sales and streams, with digital downloads increasing by over 3,500% and overall album consumption rising by 72.3%, driven by her fans celebrating the move.
Billie Eilish's new album "Hit Me Hard and Soft" debuts at No. 2 on the albums chart with 339,000 units, while Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" remains at No. 1 with 378,000 units. Both artists are also embarking on major tours, with Swift starting the European leg of her "Eras Tour" and Eilish beginning a world tour in September.
In 2023, Taylor Swift dominated the U.S. vinyl album market, accounting for one of every 15 vinyl albums sold and selling nearly 3.5 million copies across her catalog. This marked the 18th consecutive year of growth in vinyl album sales, with Swift's vinyl sales comprising 7% of the industry's total. She also had the top-selling vinyl album of the year with "1989 (Taylor’s Version)" selling over 1 million copies, and five of the top 10-selling vinyl albums. Vinyl album sales made up 47.1% of all album sales in the U.S. in 2023, surpassing CD sales for the third consecutive year.
Record Store Day, which started in 2008, has helped independent record stores stay afloat and has become a celebration of music. The event offers exclusive vinyl releases that are only available at independent stores, and has helped boost sales for struggling shops. Vinyl's resurgence in popularity has also contributed to the growth of Record Store Day, which now features over 300 releases from a range of artists and genres. The event has become a day of celebration for music fans, with many stores opening early and offering promotions and goodies for customers.