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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Sean O'Grady (PA)

Taylor Swift to release new version of record-breaking album with extra songs this week

Taylor Swift
  • Taylor Swift has announced an expanded version of her 12th studio album, titled The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore , which includes four new songs and is available for pre-order ahead of its Friday release.
  • The 36-year-old singer wrote and recorded the new tracks in Sweden alongside producers Max Martin and Shellback after the original record achieved historic commercial success.
  • The Life Of A Showgirl became the fastest-selling album in US history upon its October 2025 release, moving four million equivalent units in its first week and becoming the global bestseller of 2025.
  • Swift stated that the new tracks were created out of pure gratitude for fan enthusiasm after taking time to reflect on the album's unprecedented success with her collaborators.
  • The announcement coincides with her upcoming single “Patient Zero”, releasing on Friday 25 September, which marks her first musical release since marrying NFL star Travis Kelce in July.

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