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Taylor Swift’s new vinyl editions of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ sold out in less than an hour, continuing her streak of instant fan-favourite releases.

Swift announced the album on the New Heights podcast. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
Taylor Swift has once again proven her unmatched ability to captivate fans with collectible releases. Early Monday afternoon, Swift revealed two new vinyl variants of her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, as part of the “Shiny Bug Collection” on her webstore. Fans didn’t hesitate: both editions sold out in less than an hour, far faster than the advertised 48-hour sale window.
Taylor Swift Puts Vinyl Variants of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Up for Sale
The new LPs feature the same showgirl-themed cover photography of Swift but differ in the colouring of the album title logo and the vinyl itself. One edition showcases “violet shimmer marbled” vinyl, while the other features a “wintergreen and onyx marbled” design. These are one-time-only releases, building on Swift’s strategy of offering limited-edition collectibles that ignite fan frenzy.
Fans Snap Up Collectibles Amid Showgirl-Themed Album Hype
This rapid sell-out follows the launch of three deluxe CD variants last week, each of which also sold out quickly, though not as instantly as the vinyl editions. The covers for all editions of The Life of a Showgirl continue the showgirl motif that reflects Swift’s experiences balancing her personal life and professional career during the nearly two-year Eras Tour.
The album’s visuals are created in collaboration with photography duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, who have worked on previous Swift projects. The only vinyl still available is the standard “sweat and vanilla perfume portofino orange glitter” edition, featuring Swift in a bejeweled costume in the bath.
Unlike some previous releases, Swift confirmed in a podcast with Travis Kelce that the vinyl variants will not include extra tracks. Instead, the differences are entirely in packaging. As Swift explained, this 12-track album is the result of a meticulous focus on quality and thematic cohesion, ensuring every song contributes to the complete narrative she intended for Showgirl.
Fans can expect Swift’s signature attention to detail to continue influencing future merchandise drops, making each collectible highly sought-after. The instant sell-out of the Shiny Bug Collection vinyls demonstrates both her enduring fan loyalty and the power of limited-edition physical releases in today’s streaming-focused music industry.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
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