Taylor Swift's vinyl sales are a big deal, and here's why. The Life of a Showgirl, her 12th studio album, sold 1.334 million copies on vinyl in its first week, breaking her own record. But how does this compare to other artists? Luminate reports that U.S. vinyl sales for the year are around 30 million units, so Swift's sales account for nearly 3.3% of that in just one week. To put that into perspective, Bad Bunny sold 51,000 vinyl copies of his album, Morgan Wallen sold 90,000, and Sabrina Carpenter sold 197,000. Now, let's compare it to record stores. Electric Fetus, a Minneapolis record store, has around 32,000 vinyl LPs in stock. To match Swift's sales, someone would have to buy all the vinyl, restock, and repeat 42 times. That's a lot of vinyl! But it's not just about the numbers. The album's vinyl sales would bring in over $40 million at $29.99 per LP. With that money, you could buy 6.6 million Big Macs, 77 Rolls-Royce Phantoms, or 12,500 competition-grade basketball hoops. And that's just the vinyl sales! The album also did well on streaming, with 680.9 million on-demand official streams of the songs. So, Taylor Swift's vinyl sales are impressive, and they showcase her massive impact on the music industry. But it's also a reminder that vinyl is still a significant part of the music landscape, and it's a great way for fans to connect with their favorite artists.
