Taylor Swift and BTS are leading the music industry this decade, both securing multiple spots in the Top 20 highest-selling studio albums since 2020. With Taylor holding three spots and BTS right behind with two, these music juggernauts are joined by Bad Bunny and Morgan Wallen, who also earned two entries each.
According to Pop Core, each of these albums has moved at least 10.7 million units, making it the entry point. Let’s break down the hit albums on this list:
Taylor Swift (3), BTS, Bad Bunny, and Morgan Wallen (2), are the ONLY artists to occupy multiple spots in the Top 20 highest selling studio albums released this decade.
— The required sales to enter the Top 20 is 10.7 MILLION album units. pic.twitter.com/2PQSSkcpOc
— Pop Core (@TheePopCore) August 7, 2025
Taylor Swift — 3 Albums
Taylor Swift has had an unstoppable discography since 2020, all with a shift into lyricism and storytelling:
- Midnights brought dreamy synth-pop vibes and the hit “Anti-Hero.”
- Folklore earned Taylor Swift another Album of the Year win at the Grammys and marked an era of critical acclaim.
- The Tortured Poets Department accompanied the Eras Tour and broke records left and right.
BTS — 2 Albums
The global kings of K-pop kept their throne with powerful records:
- BE was a comfort project born during the pandemic, filled with contributions from the members and their personal views.
- Map of the Soul: 7 is an ambitious album mixing hip-hop, pop, and deep lyrical introspection.
Bad Bunny — 2 Albums
The reggaeton king brought heat with massive hits:
- YHLQMDLG was full of bangers with trap beats and reggaeton fun.
- Un Verano Sin Ti mixed Caribbean rhythms with emotional moments, becoming a summer hit.
Morgan Wallen — 2 Albums
One of country’s most popular artists:
- Dangerous: The Double Album delivered many hits.
- One Thing at a Time blended country roots with popular sounds.
