You’re in for some timeless news: Taylor Swift has officially revealed the release date for her album, 1989 (Taylor’s Version). The talented Grammy-winning pop star made the announcement during her final performance of the U.S. leg of the Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. She delighted her fans by announcing that the album will be released on October 27th, exactly nine years after the original 1989 album’s release. The album will include 21 songs, including five never-before-heard “vault tracks,” and is available for pre-order now.
During her performance, Swift expressed her gratitude to her fans for supporting her in her mission to reclaim ownership of her music. She explained that she had always wanted to own her music since she was a teenager, and the way to achieve that was by re-recording her albums and titling them “Taylor’s Version.” Swift was overwhelmed by the fans’ response and how they embraced this endeavor. She thanked them for joining her in this fight and emphasized their unwavering support.
Swift surprised her fans by revealing the album art and release date during her performance. She later took to social media to share that this was her favorite re-recorded album so far. She expressed her excitement over the “insane” vault tracks that had been left behind and assured her fans that they wouldn’t be overlooked for long.
This will be Swift’s fourth re-recorded album, following Fearless, Red, and Speak Now, as she aims to regain control of her first six records. However, she has not disclosed when she plans to release the re-recorded versions of Reputation or her debut self-titled album.
Fans had long suspected that the re-recorded version of 1989 would follow the Speak Now re-release. Clues from music videos and social media posts hinted at this progression, leading to speculation among Swifties. Additionally, attendees at Swift’s performances noticed several nods to the original 1989, such as blue light wristbands and wardrobe changes. These hints further fueled rumors and anticipation for a new announcement.
It has been an eventful period for Swift, who released her 10th studio album, Midnights, in October. She embarked on her Eras Tour in March, announced the release of Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) for July, and now unveiled the release date for 1989 (Taylor’s Version). Stay updated by subscribing to Entertainment Weekly’s free daily newsletter for breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more related content.