[EddieD]

Originally posted by Razzle

The other two did it in two different decades (1991-2000, 2001-2010). Taylor did it in a row in only one decade (2001-2010).

But it's 2012 now, no? So her 3rd album reached the 4 million mark in a different decade.


So the record is:


Three consecutive solo female debut #1 albums to reach 4 million mark in sales that were released within the same decade but regardless when they reached the 4 million mark?



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[Green]

Originally posted by Razzle

The other two did it in two different decades (1991-2000, 2001-2010). Taylor did it in a row in only one decade (2001-2010).

Her first 2 albums topped the 4 million in the 00's and the 3rd one did it in the 10's (2012). (2 different decades.)

[Apocalypso]

Originally posted by Green

Do you know what "In a row" means?

Yes.

[JakeKills]

Originally posted by EddieD

But it's 2012 now, no? So her 3rd album reached the 4 million mark in a different decade.


So the record is:


Three consecutive solo female debut #1 albums to reach 4 million mark in sales that were released within the same decade but regardless of when they reached the 4 million mark?

Well, technically speaking... Yes.

[I'mRihannaFan]

Fearless 6,507,000
Taylor Swift 5,170,000
Speak Now 4,015,00

[Apocalypso]

Originally posted by I'mRihannaFan

Fearless 6,507,000
Taylor Swift 5,170,000
Speak Now 4,015,00

I didn't know her debut album sold that much.

[Razzle]

Originally posted by EddieD

But it's 2012 now, no? So her 3rd album reached the 4 million mark in a different decade.


So the record is:


Three consecutive solo female debut #1 albums to reach 4 million mark in sales that were released within the same decade but regardless when they reached the 4 million mark?

I don't think they based it on when it reached the mark. It's a matter of having 3 albums released in a row within a decade that sold 4+ million.

[EddieD]

Originally posted by JakeKills

Well, technically speaking... Yes.

Billboard went very far with this one.

Anyways, congrats to Taylor (even though there's nothing specific to congratulate)

It's amazing how well her albums sell in this climate!

I'm sure she'll be selling tons more with her next albums.

[EddieD]

Originally posted by Razzle

I don't think they based it on when it reached the mark. It's a matter of having 3 albums released in a row within a decade that sold 4+ million.

I think a better sounding record would be "there debut albums in a row that reached 4m+ within a decade" (as in 10 years, as opposed to 90's & 00's etc). Well, that way she ties Britney & Shania... but I guess Billboard really wanted to make this into some sort of new record.

nvm.

[melomano]

OMG
My Princess
I remeber back in 2009 when I used to stan for her

[Taylor Swift]

Yes!

[Ace Reject]

Originally posted by Green

Do you know what "In a row" means?

Death. I love it when you get snippy.

[CaptainMusic]

It's an impressive feat but she didn't SET a record since both britney and shania did it before her.

[CountryFriedChick]

She is still only the 3rd female to achieve this with 3 albums in a row... waiting for #4 to come out this year your favs could never (excluding Britney and Shania )

[Squall]

I think that Billboard count the release date:

2006 - 2008 - 2010 = one decade

[Robert]

I can't wait for all her albums to reach 5m

[muddysquirrel]

All that in an era of illegal downloading. Amazing feat .

[PopNStuff]

Amazing achievement considering she did it under the current music scene of abysmal album sales.

[Icannot]

Still a feat in of it self, other artists who releases albums yearly wished they had that much success.

[Loghen]