Taylor Swift has officially reclaimed ownership of the master recordings for her first six studio albums — closing the chapter on a years-long power struggle that has captivated the music industry and ignited global debates about artistic control.
On 30 May 2025, Swift announced she had bought back the rights from Shamrock Capital, the private equity firm that previously acquired the catalogue from Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings. The deal, while confidential, is reportedly worth hundreds of millions and includes not only the audio masters but also the associated artwork, music videos and unreleased tracks.
