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Taylor Swift Breaks Record with 86 Weeks at No. 1

5/28/2025

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Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has made history by reigning atop the Billboard 200 for an impressive 17 weeks, bringing her total to a staggering 86 weeks at No. 1—more than any solo artist ever. She has now surpassed Elvis Presley’s previous record of 67 weeks, while The Beatles still hold the overall crown with 132 weeks.

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Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, has made history by reigning atop the Billboard 200 for an impressive 17 weeks, bringing her total to a staggering 86 weeks at No. 1—more than any solo artist ever. She has now surpassed Elvis Presley’s previous record of 67 weeks, while The Beatles still hold the overall crown with 132 weeks.