Taylor Swift, who has been re-releasing her old records since 2019, has yet to release the Taylor’s Version edition of her debut album and Reputation.
While there were quite a few Easter Eggs all throughout last year, the pop-superstar did not make the big announcement.
The 35-year-old Eras Tour performer proved all the fan-theories wrong and did not end up announcing the album at the closing show of her record-breaking tour.
However, while some Swifties are disappointed, many of them think there is a big plan behind holding off the re-release.
One fan wrote on reddit, “I think she should have released all TV during the eras tour. It was literally a tour to celebrate her career so far. It would make sense to release them all before/during it. I really think that was the plan but she decided she needed to release TTPD so the plan went out the window.”
Another noted, “All things considered, looking at her schedule it’s really not that surprising that she’s taking a break and not releasing anything, but it is weird that it felt like we had some momentum going with the TVs and now there’s just no news at all about the last two. And it’s doubly weird because she’s said they’re already recorded and ostensibly ready to go. I also think it’s just what would’ve made the most sense, to finish releasing the TVs by the time Eras ended. When they were announced in 2019, I would not have guessed that five years later we’d still only have four of them.”
“She teased Rep TV so much, and I’ll always remember the coffee cup in the Karma MV that showed the blue nail on August (when 1989 was announced) and the black nail on February. But instead, she changed the timeline and announced TTPD in February. Not to mention saving IDSB and a new Rep suit until the end of the tour, like she was saving it for something big,” added a third.
“I really don’t know how she’d top an announcement at the Eras tour now. My best guess is at an award show again,” a fourth chimed in, referring to the upcoming Grammys.
Reflecting on the strategy, another said, “She’s waiting for some heat to die down. When her numbers start falling behind, she’s gonna release it to get back to the top.”
One reddit user claimed, “I’ve been telling yall since Europe leg that it would come out in 2025. That way she has something to release and stay in people’s minds but also take a break. It also follows the pattrern. 2 rerecordings, new album.”
Swift has yet to officially confirm any news of release.
