Taylor Swift Fans Fume Over 'Life of a Showgirl' Vinyl Prices
TAYLOR SWIFT'S FANS ARE GOING WILD - AND NOT IN A GOOD WAY!
In a move that has left many of her devoted followers scratching their heads, Taylor Swift unveiled the seventh cover for her upcoming 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to drop on October 3. But here's the catch: this limited-edition vinyl collection is only available until Wednesday at 3:59 pm ET - and fans are already feeling the heat.
Dubbed the "Tiny Bubbles in Champagne Vinyl Collection," this pricey package deal comes with a hefty price tag of $43.41, including taxes and shipping. That's right, folks; for the privilege of owning one of these fancy vinyls, you'll need to shell out nearly $44 bucks. And if that weren't enough, the 35-year-old billionaire pop star is offering two shades of vinyl - "under bright lights pearlescent" and "red lipstick & lace transparent." Because who doesn't want a little extra sparkle in their lives?
But not everyone is as excited about this new release as Taylor Swift's devoted fanbase. On social media platform X, users like @DannyWxo were quick to express their discontent: "Milking us fans for every dime," he tweeted. Another user, @Heskkk2, chimed in with a sarcastic comment of his own: "Great news for the unemployed!"
Meanwhile, many fans are feeling the pressure to shell out for multiple versions of the same album. As one X user, @ifvrstone, quipped: "I need a sugar daddy." And while some may be joking around, others are actually considering splurging on multiple copies. After all, as another fan, @sjeruzal, pointed out: "No judgment here."
But amidst the chaos and frenzy surrounding this new release, one thing is clear: Taylor Swift's fans are passionate - and sometimes a little too eager to spend their hard-earned cash. As one fan account, @dontblamealex, posted a close-up of Taylor with the caption: "Excuse me, the face card?!"
It seems that Taylor's devoted fanbase isn't just excited about the new album; they're also intrigued by her personal life. And speaking of which... remember when Taylor Swift sold out her August 21st limited edition vinyl dubbed "The Baby That's Show Business Collection"? Yeah, well, it turns out she did the same thing with another release - and fans are still reeling from the news.
Back in August, Taylor launched three other vinyl editions, each featuring a unique cover design. There was one with a black-wigged cover, another showcasing her cleavage-filled clamoring pose, and yet another nearly nude rhinestone lingerie-clad Taylor Swift. And let's not forget the standard edition, which came with a sparkly orange vinyl record that was ready for presale on August 13.
But what's really got everyone talking is Taylor's statement about her new album. On boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast "New Heights" back in August, she revealed: "Every single song is on this album for hundreds of reasons. It is just right." And while fans are eagerly awaiting the release date, they're also curious to know more about what inspired these songs.
As it turns out, Taylor worked with familiar faces Max Martin and Shellback - who helped mastermind her albums Red (2012), 1989 (2014), and Reputation (2017). And judging by the tracklist, which includes two songs that many predict are about the deterioration of her friendship with Blake Lively, it's clear that Taylor is pulling from personal experiences.
But what's even more interesting is the context surrounding this new album. You see, just a few months ago, Taylor Swift regained the masters to her first six studio albums - Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Reputation. And let me tell you, it was no easy feat. According to Billboard, Taylor spent around $360M to buy back her music catalog from Shamrock Capital after "bully" Scooter Braun sold her masters to the private equity firm in 2020.
As one might expect, this news sparked a heated debate among fans - with many praising Taylor for standing up for herself and taking control of her own music. But not everyone is happy about the way things are going down. As one fan, @maroonflawless, pointed out on X: "Babe you're gorgeous and I love you but stop with your limited pressing, it's causing panic stress and it's getting out of hand."
And amidst all this drama, there's one thing that's clear: Taylor Swift's fans are passionate - and a little bit crazy. As another fan, @BowTiedMaker, quipped on X: "I am begging you to get married and have kids please stop whatever this is." Meanwhile, another user, @zachitwasmaroon, was over the moon for the new release: "Mother they just keep getting better and better!"
In any case, one thing's for sure - with this latest release, Taylor Swift is proving once again why she's a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. And whether you're a die-hard fan or just a casual observer, it's hard not to get caught up in all the excitement and drama surrounding her new album.
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Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter and pop sensation who has been making waves in the music industry since she was just 11 years old. With a massive fanbase of over 548.6 million social media followers and 86.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify, she's one of the most popular artists of all time.
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