Taylor Swift, much to the delight of “Swifties,” has announced that she will re-release her hit album 1989 (Taylor’s Version) this year in October. Swift has announced the release of a remastered version of her 2014 record, which will include fan favorites like “Out of the Woods” and “Clean” as well as the Top 10 singles “Shake It Off,” “Blank Space,” and “Bad Blood.”
When Is 1989 (Taylor’s Version) Coming Out?
Taylor Swift has announced that her version of 1989 will be released on October 27. It is the same day as the debut of the original album nine years ago. In her final U.S. performance of the Eras Tour, the “Bad Blood” singer made the announcement on Wednesday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
How Did Taylor Swift Announce The Good News?
Swift said,
“You might have noticed there were some new outfits on the show… There’s something I’ve been doing for a really, really ridiculously, embarrassingly long time. I think instead of telling you about it, just show sort of show you.”
The 33-year-old singer then revealed the cover of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) on the screen behind her, which featured a smiling Swift set against a blue sky with birds, similar to the original cover but with her personal touch.
Were Swiftoners Already Aware Of Her Album Hints?
Swift wore several blue dresses throughout the show, seemingly hinting at the news, including a blue gown for “Enchanted,” a new blue outfit for the Folklore era, and a sparkling blue dress for her acoustic set, all before the big reveal.
Fans of Taylor Swift had already guessed that she would announce her new album during the concert, thanks to the string of blue outfits she wore.
Why Is Taylor Swift Re-Recording All Of Her Albums?
After parting ways with Big Machine Records in 2018, the “Karma” singer is re-recording her previous albums. Scott Borchetta, the label’s former owner, sold the company to Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and J Balvin’s manager Scooter Braun in 2019.
In that same year, the Grammy winner revealed to CBS News that she and Scooter Braun had been at odds and that she had planned to re-record all of her songs (with Braun owning the originals) to gain control of her musical legacy. The albums Fearless, Red, and Speak Now that Taylor covered and released have all debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Conclusion
In the July 7 release of the video for “I Can See You” from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), the “Reputation” singer hinted that she would be re-recording 1989 next. The video ended with a shot of a bridge bearing the words “1′ 9 and 9.9 TV. During Tuesday night’s show, she surprised the audience by singing “I Know Places.”.
Taylor Swift has already released the “Taylor’s Version” of “This Love” and “Wildest Dreams,” both from her 1989 album. May of 2022 saw the release of “This Love,” which had been featured in The Summer I Turned Pretty, and September of 2021 saw the release of “Wildest Dreams,” which had gained traction on TikTok.
