Taylor Swift Becomes Best-Selling Vinyl Artist of the Decade, Surpassing David Bowie, Adele, and ABBA

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Taylor Swift Breaks Vinyl Sales Record, Surpassing Music Legends

Taylor Swift has made history as the best-selling vinyl artist of the past decade, overtaking icons like David Bowie, Adele, and ABBA. Her albums Midnights (2022), 1989 (Taylor’s Version), and The Tortured Poets Department (2024) dominated the UK charts, with Midnights alone selling 129,000 vinyl copies.

[Image: Taylor Swift posing with vinyl records, caption: Taylor Swift’s albums have driven a vinyl resurgence.]

Vinyl’s Comeback
Once considered outdated, vinyl records are thriving again. In 2023, 6.7 million LPs were sold in the UK, generating £196 million. Swift’s success highlights the format’s revival, with artists like Adele, Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, and Ed Sheeran also releasing multiple vinyl editions to meet demand.

[Image: Split photo of David Bowie (1987) and Adele (2024), caption: Legends like Bowie and Adele have also contributed to vinyl’s resurgence.]

Chart Domination
Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) and The Tortured Poets Department followed Midnights in topping vinyl charts. Her strategic releases, including exclusive variants, have fueled collector enthusiasm.

[Image: Collage of Swift’s album covers, caption: Midnights, 1989 (Taylor’s Version), and The Tortured Poets Department led her record-breaking sales.]

Award Wins Amid Grammy Snub
Despite earning six 2025 Grammy nominations but winning none, Swift triumphed at the iHeartRadio Awards, securing the Tour of the Century honor for her record-shattering Eras Tour. In a pre-recorded speech, she reflected on the tour’s challenges and gratitude to fans: “This tour was the most challenging thing I’ve ever done… Thank you for making these songs what they became.”

[Image: Swift accepting an award, caption: Swift’s Eras Tour became the highest-grossing concert tour in history.]

Legacy of Gratitude
Celebrating the Eras Tour’s two-year anniversary, Swift credited her team and fans: “You traveled the world to see us… I’ll never stop being grateful.” As vinyl sales soar, Swift’s influence continues to shape music trends, blending nostalgia with modern fandom.

[Image: Swift performing on stage, caption: The Eras Tour spanned 18 months, solidifying Swift’s global impact.]

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