Taylor Swift's 1989 (Taylor's Version): Unveiling the Untold Stories Behind the Album

Despite rumors, Matty Healy and The 1975 were never featured on Taylor Swift's 1989 (Taylor's Version), confirmed by the singer's spokesperson.

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Taylor Swift's re-recorded album, 1989 (Taylor's Version), is scheduled for release on October 27, 2023, featuring iconic pop hits like "Bad Blood" and "Shake It Off."

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The original 1989 album spent an impressive 11 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 chart.

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Taylor Swift described this re-recording as her favorite, mainly due to the inclusion of "5 From The Vault" tracks that were initially left behind.

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This marks Taylor Swift's fourth "Taylor's Version" album as part of her ongoing project to regain control of her music catalog.

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The previous re-recorded albums, including Fearless, Red, and Speak Now, all reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Two tracks from the 1989 re-record have already been released: "Wildest Dreams (Taylor's Version)" gained popularity on TikTok, and "This Love (Taylor's Version)" appeared in the trailer for an Amazon Prime series.

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Taylor Swift revealed that a special bonus track will be featured exclusively on the tangerine edition of the 1989 vinyl.

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The vinyl edition of the album will also include three Deluxe Poster Edition CDs with unique photos inside, available for purchase exclusively at Target.

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In addition to the Target-exclusive edition, other non-Target vinyl versions will be available, including aquamarine green and yellow "Sunrise Boulevard."

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