Taylor Swift Announces Release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” Album
Los Angeles, CA – Taylor Swift is taking fans back to the iconic year of 1989 with her latest announcement. The pop superstar revealed that she will be re-releasing her highly successful 2014 album, “1989,” as part of her ongoing “Taylor’s Version” re-recording series. The album, which features three number one singles and fan favorites, will be available on October 27, 2023, exactly nine years after its original release.
The announcement came during Swift’s last U.S. leg of the “Eras” tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. As she took the stage, Swift hinted at the surprise by donning previously unworn blue outfits. She then turned towards the screen behind her, revealing the cover of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” featuring a smiling Swift against a blue sky with birds, reminiscent of the original cover but with her own unique twist.
In a tweet, Swift expressed her excitement about the re-recorded album, stating that “1989” changed her life in countless ways. She added that this is her most favorite re-record she has ever done, fueling anticipation among fans.
This isn’t the first time Swift has re-recorded albums from her catalog. Since 2019, she has been re-recording albums released on Big Machine Records after the label was sold to music executive Scooter Braun. Swift’s intention behind re-recording her music is to regain control of the masters, as the original recordings now belong to Braun. So far, she has released “Taylor’s Version” editions of “Fearless,” “Red,” and “Speak Now,” all of which debuted at number one on the Billboard albums chart.
“1989” marked a significant moment in Swift’s career as it was her departure from country music and her transition into pop. The album received critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone dubbing it a “reinvention.” Swift’s refusal to adhere to any rules and her desire to create a record that represented her artistic vision resulted in a groundbreaking and highly successful album.
With the upcoming release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” fans can expect the album to showcase Swift’s evolution as an artist while staying true to the original’s essence. As Swift has previously shared re-recorded tracks from “1989,” including “This Love” and “Wildest Dreams,” there is much anticipation for what surprises and additions she has in store for the new version.
Taylor Swift continues to break barriers and rewrite the rules in the music industry, and her re-recording project is a testament to her determination and artistic autonomy. Fans around the world are eagerly counting down the days until they can experience the magic of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” once again.