Taylor Swift Announces Release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)”
In an exciting surprise announcement, Taylor Swift revealed that her highly anticipated album “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” will be released on October 27. The original album, released in 2014, holds a special place in Swift’s heart, and she expressed her excitement in sharing this new version with her fans.
Swift took to her social media accounts to share the news, stating that the album “changed my life in countless ways” and that she is thrilled to present her latest “Version” to the world. And it seems there’s even more reason to be excited, as Swift teased that this re-record is her favorite one yet, particularly highlighting the “insane” tracks in the “5 From The Vault” collection.
Fans can already pre-order the forthcoming LP on Swift’s official website, with four special-edition deluxe CDs (“Crystal Skies Blue,” “Rose Garden Pink,” “Aquamarine Green,” and “Sunrise Boulevard Yellow”) available, along with a “Crystal Skies Blue” vinyl and cassette version.
“1989 (Taylor’s Version)” will mark Swift’s fourth re-recorded album since she announced her project in 2019. All three of her previous versions – “Fearless (Taylor’s Version),” “Red (Taylor’s Version),” and “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)” – have reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and topped the Official U.K. Albums Chart.
Through her re-recording project, Swift also scored multiple top 10 hits on the Hot 100 and earned traction at pop radio. Notably, the 10-minute version of the song “All Too Well” reached No. 1. The original recording of “1989” spent an impressive 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
It’s no surprise that Swift continues to break records effortlessly. This year alone, she collected her 12th U.S. No. 1 album with “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version),” surpassing Barbra Streisand for the most No. 1s among women. She also became the first living artist in almost 60 years to have four simultaneous albums in the top 10 and achieved the remarkable feat of having 11 albums on the entire 200-position chart for the very first time. In the U.K., Swift stands as the only artist this century to accumulate 10 No. 1 albums.
Confirmation of the release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” comes as Taylor Swift wraps up her six-night stint at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, marking the end of the first U.S. leg of her “The Eras Tour.” The tour will now move onto international destinations in Latin America, Asia, Australia, and Europe before returning to North America in 2024 for a second leg.
Excitement is building as Taylor Swift prepares to share “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” with the world on October 27. Fans can expect an album that captures the essence of the original while showcasing Swift’s growth as an artist over the years. With her track record of success and her loyal fanbase, Swift’s re-recorded “Version” is poised to make a big impact on the music industry once again.
