Taylor Swift continues her reign atop the Billboard 200 this week with her album “The Tortured Poets Department,” holding firm at No. 1 for the twelfth consecutive week since its debut.
While Taylor Swift’s latest release commands attention, her extensive discography remains a staple among her U.S. fanbase, contributing to a historic achievement.
This week marks a monumental milestone for Taylor Swift’s album “1989,” as it celebrates its 500th week on the Billboard 200. This accomplishment places “1989” in an elite category, joining a select few albums in U.S. history to maintain such longevity on the charts. Notably, it is Swift’s first album to achieve this feat, solidifying her position alongside music industry icons.
According to Billboard, “1989” becomes only the third album by a female artist to achieve 500 weeks on the Billboard 200, following Adele’s record-setting “21” and Lana Del Rey’s enduring “Born to Die.” Adele’s “21,” a global sensation, holds the record for the longest-charting album by a female artist with 605 weeks, though it is presently absent from the current chart.
Meanwhile, Lana Del Rey’s “Born to Die” continues its impressive chart run, having accumulated 544 weeks. As of this week, “1989” holds steady at No. 153 on the Billboard 200, inching up one spot from its previous position.
According to data from Luminate, Swift’s Grammy-winning album garnered an additional 9,000 equivalent album units in the most recent tracking period, underscoring its enduring popularity.
Across all artists, achieving 500 weeks on the Billboard 200 is a rare feat, reflecting sustained popularity and cultural impact. The overall record for the longest tenure on the Billboard 200 remains with Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon,” approaching an impressive 1,000 weeks on the chart, highlighting the enduring legacy of iconic albums in music history.