Taylor Swift Studio Albums in Order
Taylor Swift released her self-titled debut album in October 2006 under Big Machine Records, followed by Fearless in November 2008, Speak Now in October 2010, Red in October 2012, 1989 in October 2014, Reputation in November 2017, Lover in August 2019, Folklore in July 2020, Evermore in December 2020, Midnights in October 2022, The Tortured Poets Department in April 2024, and the forthcoming album The Anthology scheduled for October 2024. Each release shifted from country to pop and alternative styles, with label transitions from Big Machine to Republic Records starting with Lover. The albums charted across Billboard 200, UK Albums Chart, and global charts, with 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights, and The Tortured Poets Department reaching number one in the United States. Refer to the official Taylor Swift discography overview for release context and label details Forbes Taylor Swift discography.
The studio albums span multiple genres including country, pop, synth-pop, indie folk, and alternative rock, with production teams including Jack Antonoff, Aaron Dessner, and Max Martin. Taylor Swift has written or co-written every track on her studio albums, and many albums feature re-recorded versions labeled Taylor's Version to reclaim masters. The re-recorded projects include Fearless (Taylor's Version), Red (Taylor's Version), Speak Now (Taylor's Version), and 1989 (Taylor's Version). These versions often include previously unreleased tracks called vault songs and have matched or exceeded the chart peaks of the originals.
Taylor Swift Extended Plays and Live Albums
In addition to studio albums, Taylor Swift released the extended plays Taylor Swift (2006), Beautiful Eyes (2008), and the live album Live from Clear Channel Stripped 2008 (2020). The Live from Clear Channel Stripped 2008 recording surfaced in 2020 without full consent, leading to statements from Swift and her team about unauthorized distribution. The Fearless (Taylor's Version) EP and other companion releases accompany the re-recorded album campaigns, offering fans additional performances and demos. More details on release formats and availability are documented by the official Taylor Swift store and Republic Records SEC EDGAR search for public filings related to Big Hit and HYBE corporate structures where relevant.
The EPs and live albums generally chart lower than the studio albums but still appear on Billboard and international charts, contributing to overall catalog performance. Streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music host the full Taylor Swift discography, with Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department setting first-day and first-week streaming records on multiple services. The re-recorded albums are often bundled with exclusive content such as vault tracks and acoustic versions, increasing their appeal to both new and long-time listeners.
Taylor Swift Album Sales, Streams, and Chart Milestones
The Tortured Poets Department debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with the largest opening week for an album in the United States since 2020, and it broke first-day and first-week streaming records on Spotify and Apple Music. Midnights also achieved number one on the Billboard 200 and set Spotify records for most-streamed album in a single day. 19