1989 (Taylor's Version) shifted 184,000 copies last week, more than double the opening-week sales of the 2014 original. It is the only album released this year to go gold in a single week, and is Swift's 11th UK number one overall. US milestonesSwift has seen similar success in the US, where 1989 (Taylor's Version) has sold 1.1 million copies since its release last Friday. Furthermore, 1989 (Taylor's Version) instantly became the year's biggest-selling album in the US, surpassing Swift's own 2022 release Midnights. Swift's UK chart dominance could be briefly interrupted next week by the return of four musicians from Liverpool.

Source: The Star November 04, 2023 12:27 UTC