“WHAT DO YOU MEAN 35 SONGS?” — Fans Respond to Taylor Swift’s Announcement of TTPD Anthology Release on CD and Vinyl

Taylor Swift unveiled the exciting news on Tuesday regarding a special CD and vinyl edition of “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,”along with a commemorative book dedicated to the Eras Tour. These exclusive items are set to be available in Target stores starting on Black Friday, November 29, 2024.

This new edition will feature four additional acoustic tracks, and buyers of the vinyl album will also receive a poster of Taylor. The digital release boasts an impressive collection of 31 tracks. The book encompasses 256 pages, adorned with nearly 500 captivating images, including some captured during rehearsals. Fans can expect The Eras Tour Book to retail for $39.99.

The announcement was made on her Instagram page, where she revealed a story with a note stating:

“I’m thrilled to share that The Official Eras Tour Book, containing my personal insights, never-before-seen backstage photos, and all the cherished moments you all contributed to every single night, along with The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology on vinyl and CD, will be available for the first time ever….”

Fans quickly took to social media to share their excitement over this news.

One enthusiastic user exclaimed:

“YESYES OMGGGGGGG.”

“I’m heading to Target right now and plan to wait there until November 29th to be the FIRST to grab these items,”another fan tweeted.

“THANK YOU, WE LOVE YOU FOREVER AND ALWAYS,”wrote yet another user.

Many others echoed their joy in response to the announcement.

“I CAN’T WAIT TO LISTEN TO THE PROPHECY ON VINYL WHILE READING THIS BOOK,”a user tweeted.

“I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, BABE,”another user added.

“And naturally, it’s 256 pages because math! Can’t wait!”commented a different netizen.

Exclusive Taylor Swift Products to Launch at Target Stores in North America

According to Variety, the announcement regarding the four bonus tracks was not made during the initial reveal, which only fueled fans’ excitement further upon its disclosure.

In another tweet, Swift reflected on the final leg of The Eras Tour, mentioning:

“We’re kicking off the final leg of The Eras Tour this week, which is hard to wrap my head around. This journey has been nothing short of magical, and I wanted to preserve the incredible memories we’ve created together in a unique way.”

The inaugural show of the last segment is set for October 18 in Miami, with the final U.S. performance scheduled for November 3 in Indianapolis. Following that, Swift will take the stage in Toronto and Vancouver, concluding with her last show on December 8.

“The Tortured Poets Department,”released in April 2024, has become quite renowned since its debut. Less than two hours after its launch, the album was upgraded to a double album titled The Anthology.

This project soared to the top of the Billboard 200, reigning there for an impressive 15 consecutive weeks, as noted by USA Today.

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