Taylor Swift now owns all her old music. On May 30th, she posted a letter on her website saying she had regained full control of her art. That includes albums, music videos, and more. After four years of re-recording her past albums, Swift is finally free. No contracts. No middlemen. Just her and her music.
This big win brings a new question: What happens to the two re-recorded albums fans are still waiting for — Reputation (Taylor’s Version) and Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version)?
Reputation (Taylor’s Version): Only One-Fourth Complete
Fans hoping for Reputation (Taylor’s Version) may need to wait longer — or maybe forever. In her letter, Swift revealed she couldn’t finish it. She tried. But she kept hitting emotional roadblocks.
That album came from a tough time in her life. It followed her public fallout with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian in 2016. The media was harsh. Many blamed her for things she didn’t do. At the same time, she was starting a quiet romance with actor Joe Alwyn.
So, Reputation was deeply personal. It captured her pain and her healing. It was about love found during chaos. Re-creating that exact energy is hard now, especially since Swift is in a much happier place today. She’s currently dating NFL star Travis Kelce and thriving in her career.
Even when she re-recorded “Look What You Made Me Do” for The Handmaid’s Tale, fans noticed it lacked the original’s anger. Swift admitted she couldn’t match the same emotions. But she also hinted that the Reputation vault tracks might still come out one day.
So, while a full album re-release isn’t certain, fans may still get a piece of it.
Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version): Fully Done & Ready To Go
Unlike Reputation, Swift’s debut album is fully re-recorded. She says she’s proud of the result. Her vocals are stronger now, and the production is better, thanks to a bigger budget and more experience.
She recorded her debut when she was just a teen. Now, at 35, she brings maturity and skill that enhance those early songs.
Also, there’s buzz about “From the Vault” tracks. Songs like “I’d Lie” and “Dark Blue Tennessee,” which leaked years ago, might finally get official releases. That’s exciting news for longtime fans who’ve followed her from the very beginning.
Still, the album remains unreleased — for now.
Swift Says Fans Will Help Decide What Happens Next
Taylor Swift has always been close to her fans. She listens to them. She thanks them. She involves them in her journey. Her connection with her audience is a big reason why the Eras Tour became such a massive success.
Now, she’s turning to them again.
In her message, Swift explained that Reputation (TV) and Taylor Swift (TV) can still be released — if fans want them. She’s not rushing. She wants to do it from a place of joy, not pressure.
If her supporters want to hear more vault tracks or complete albums, she’s open to it. And if not? She’s okay with that too.
There’s even speculation that she might save her debut re-release for its 20th anniversary in 2026. That would be a full-circle moment. As for Reputation, 2027 marks its 10th anniversary. Maybe that’s when she’ll revisit it.
Final Thoughts: A New Chapter for Taylor Swift
Owning her music is a massive milestone for Taylor Swift. It closes a painful chapter and begins a new one. Whether she releases the remaining Taylor’s Versions or not, one thing is clear — she’s doing it on her own terms.
Fans may not get every re-recorded album right away, but they can be proud. Swift fought hard for her art. And now, she finally has it all.
