“She has surpassed Michael Jackson”: Fans react as Taylor Swift breaks Spotify pre-save record with ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift breaks Spotify pre-save record (Image via Getty)

Taylor Swift’s latest record has sparked notable conversation among fans and enthusiasts.

Her upcoming 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, has set a new milestone on Spotify by becoming the most pre-saved album countdown page in the platform’s history. To this, one fan reacted:

“She has surpassed Michael Jackson, we can all agree on that?

Taylor recently reclaimed ownership of her first six albums and closed the chapter on her Eras Tour. She is officially entering a new era in 2025 with The Life of a Showgirl being set to be released on October 3, 2025.

Internet reactions to Taylor Swift setting a new Spotify pre-save record

Spotify took to its official Instagram account to share the news. The post featured the album’s cover along with a text that read,

“On August 31st, 2025, Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl became the most pre-saved album Countdown Page in Spotify history.

Pop Base also shared a post on its official X account to share the news. Fans did not wait long to jump into the comment section of the X post as they shared their thoughts on the singer’s latest milestone. Below are some of their reactions:

“She stays breaking records. She truly is the music industry.”, declared a fan.

“Love this for her”, penned another.

“Breaking records on Spotify just proves Swifties are obsessed, not that the music is groundbreaking. Popularity is not the same as greatness.”, contradicted a third.

Others also chimed in:

“Taylor Swift breaking records before the album even drops. The rollout is insane.”, hyped a netizen.

“Broke her own record what’s new”, expressed another.

“Taylor Swift breaking records again? Bro, do other artists even stand a chance?”, commented a third.

Hints of Taylor Swift’s upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl first appeared on August 12, when billboards went up in New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, London, Paris, and other cities. Each display carried a Spotify code, which redirected fans to a playlist titled, And, baby, that’s show business for you!.

After the billboards were spotted by fans, Taylor Swift herself confirmed the album title via a preview clip of her guest spot on New Heights, the podcast hosted by her fiancé, Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason. The album’s confirmed tracklist is as follows:

The Fate of Ophelia

Elizabeth Taylor

Opalite

Father Figure

Eldest Daughter

Ruin the Friendship

Actually Romantic

Wi$h Li$t

Wood

Cancelled!

Honey

The Life of a Showgirl (ft. Sabrina Carpenter)

Fans can keep an eye on official Taylor Swift pages for further updates.