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Taylor Swift Regains Control of Her Music Catalog, Celebrated by Fans and Peers

Taylor Swift has purchased her master recordings, marking a significant victory in her ongoing battle for music ownership and inspiring industry-wide conversations.

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On May 30, 2025, Taylor Swift announced she has regained ownership of her master recordings, purchasing them from Shamrock Capital for approximately $360 million. This milestone concludes a six-year struggle that began when her masters were sold to Scooter Braun in 2019. Swift's heartfelt letter to fans emphasized the personal significance of this achievement, stating, "All of the music I’ve ever made now belongs to me." The purchase follows her successful re-recording project, which has seen four 'Taylor's Version' albums released. Swift's victory is seen as a pivotal moment for artist rights in the music industry, inspiring others to negotiate for ownership.

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  • The article celebrates Taylor Swift's victory in regaining ownership of her master recordings.
  • It highlights the broader issue of artist rights in the music industry.
  • The message conveys positivity and empowerment for artists facing challenges.

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"…Swift’s purchase of her masters from Shamrock may not cure the capitalistic and exploitative nature of the music industry ‒ labels even started including rerecording provisions in artists’ contracts to stop them from following Swift’s path."

Taylor Swift finally owns all her music. It shouldn't have been this hard. | Opinion
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"…Swift was clearly bereft over losing the opportunity to own her masters, and has described her victory in owning her work outright as her "greatest dream come true.""

You Can Now Stream All of Taylor Swift's Original Recordings Again Guilt Free
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"…Swift credited Shamrock Capital, the private equity firm that purchased the master rights to Swift's first six albums from Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings in 2020, for giving her the opportunity to purchase every aspect of her career work."

Taylor Swift owns her music catalog following masters controversy with Scooter Braun
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"…All of the music I've ever made now belongs to me."

Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her master recordings
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Taylor Swift reportedly paid around $360 million to purchase her master recordings from Shamrock Capital.

Taylor Swift re-recorded her albums in response to her master recordings being sold to Scooter Braun in 2019. She has released four 'Taylor's Version' albums so far.

Taylor Swift's acquisition of her master recordings is seen as a significant victory for artist rights, inspiring others to negotiate for ownership and potentially changing industry norms.

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