Taylor Swift I could have the possibility of Recover the original rights of its first six albumsa decision that would mark a key turn in the dispute that has maintained for years with the owners of their original masters.
According to reports Page Sixthe singer has received an offer to repurify her catalog, for a figure that could range between 600 and 1,000 million dollars.
The report arises in the middle of the promotion of Reputation (Taylor’s version)the penultimate re -record of its initial discography, with which Swift would close its total duplication project under the brand Taylor’s version.
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A conflict that began in 2019
The dispute for the control of its original recordings began in 2019, when Scooter Braunthrough his signature Ithaca Holdings, he acquired Big Machine Recordsthe seal with which Swift signed at age 15.
The purchase included the rights of the artist’s first six albums: Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Grid, 1989 and Reputation.
Since then, Swift has publicly stated its discontent with the operation and refusal of the seal to allow you to acquire your masters.
In response, he launched a Regrabation strategy to recover the economic control of his work and encourage his fans to reproduce their new versions instead of the originals.
The Taylor’s version: A recovery strategy
Between 2021 and 2023, Swift launched new versions of Fearless, Grid, Speak Now and 1989all labeled as Taylor’s versionwith slight modifications in production and the inclusion of unpublished songs From The Vault.
These versions have been well received commercially, and have allowed the singer resume part of the control over its catalog.
Each new release has headed the 200 Billboard lists, and have reinforced their public image as an independent artist and defender of the rights of musicians.
Why could you buy the masters now?
The new offer would have been put on the table for The company that currently has the rightsafter a series of chain acquisitions. Sources close to negotiation pointed to Page Six that, although the price would be high – between 600 and 1,000 million dollars– Swift would have now The opportunity to definitely close this chapter of his career.
In addition to the symbolic impact, recovering rights would allow swift Maximize your future income For licenses, synchronizations and distribution of their original recordings, without dividing the benefits with third parties.
An economic and strategic dilemma
The decision is not simple. On the one hand, Swift has already advanced with its re -record strategy and would be about to launch its latest Taylor’s version, which would reduce the commercial dependence of the original masters. On the other, acquiring the rights would imply Reunify your catalog under its total control, both in legal and financial terms.
The acquisition price could represent a significant investment, although Your current revenues from tours, sales and streaming They place it among the artists with the greatest purchasing power in the global music industry.
