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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 articles celebrate Taylor Swift's successful acquisition of her music masters, marking a significant victory for artists' rights.

They highlight her emotional fulfillment and determination, showcasing her influence in the music industry.

The overall tone is highly positive, reflecting excitement and joy among her fans and the broader implications for artistic ownership.

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Taylor Swift Finally Owns All of Her Old Music
Rolling StoneRolling Stone·16d·
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"…Swift concluded her note on Friday by mentioning a massive positive that has come from this saga: The attention it’s brought to the hurdles that artists face in trying to control and own their creative output."

Taylor Swift buys back her first 6 albums
PBS NewsHourPBS NewsHour·16d·
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This outlet slightly leans left.

"…Swift announced: “All of the music I’ve ever made now belongs to me.”"

‘Feels bigger than herself’: the importance of Taylor Swift’s latest victory
The GuardianThe Guardian·15d·
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"…Swift owning her masters is a small step toward transparency and artistic integrity in the music industry, and one made possible by her immense wealth and power."

Taylor Swift announces that she now owns her entire catalog of music
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"…Swift announced the news in a letter posted to her website Friday, writing that “all of the music I’ve ever made… now belongs… to me.”"

Taylor Swift finally owns all her music. It shouldn't have been this hard. | Opinion
USA TODAYUSA TODAY·15d·
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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 owns her music catalog following masters controversy with Scooter Braun
USA TODAYUSA TODAY·16d·
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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."

You Can Now Stream All of Taylor Swift's Original Recordings Again Guilt Free
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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.""

Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her master recordings
BBC NewsBBC News·16d·
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"…All of the music I've ever made now belongs to me."

The Famous Swifties Are Celebrating
New York PostNew York Post·15d·
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"…The news means that, for the reported price of close to $360 million, all of her albums are now Taylor’s Version."

Taylor Swift Buys Back Taylor Swift
New York PostNew York Post·16d·
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"…It’s clear now that to Swift the value of the masters were, ultimately, priceless."

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