"2021 Remake of 'Taylor's Version' Sets New Records, Surpasses Predictions"
In October 2021, Taylor Swift released her re-recorded album, 1989 Taylor's Version, marking a return to the nostalgic synth pop sound she gained recognition for in the 2010s. The re-release of this iconic album has further solidified its position as a game changer in the pop genre and music industry.
Upon debuting, Swift's "Vault" Track, "Slut!" took the number 1 spot in the U.S. on Spotify's charts, with 5.2 million streams. This was just the beginning of the album's impressive performance on the platform.
The re-release of 1989 includes 16 songs originally included in 1989, 5 additional "Vault" tracks, and a remix of Bad Blood featuring Kedrick Lamar, totaling 22 songs. The vault tracks, written but not included at the original time of release, have received higher popularity than Swift's previous vault tracks.
The top-performing songs from 1989 (Taylor’s Version) on Spotify's charts include "Stay Stay Stay (Taylor's Version)" with over 106 million streams, "When Emma Falls in Love (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)" with approximately 103 million streams, and "That’s When (feat. Keith Urban) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)" with about 95 million streams as of early August 2025. While there is no direct listing of the main hits like "Shake It Off" or "Blank Space" from 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in the provided detailed streams per song, the statistics show these vault tracks and some album songs streaming strongly.
The album itself ranks #7 among the most streamed albums of 2023 with over 5 billion streams on Spotify, underscoring its overall popularity. Additionally, "august," though from the "Folklore" album, highlights how tracks from her re-recorded works can jump significantly on global charts.
The re-release of 1989 showcases Swift's more mature vocals and adds depth to the album overall. The production, lyrics, and overall energy of the vault tracks on the re-released album have enhanced the album, contributing to its continued success.
For those interested in discussing the re-release, the Joust's podcast "Thoughts on Taylor Swift's 1989 (Taylor's Version)" is available on Spotify. The re-released album 1989 has undoubtedly made a lasting impact on the music industry, solidifying Taylor Swift's status as a pop music powerhouse.
- Taylor Swift's vault tracks from her re-released album 1989, such as "When Emma Falls in Love (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)", have garnered higher popularity than her previous vault tracks, becoming significant contributors to the album's continued success.
- The re-release of 1989 has made a lasting impact on the music industry, positioning Taylor Swift as a pop culture icon, with her songs, like "Stay Stay Stay (Taylor's Version)" and "That’s When (feat. Keith Urban) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)", dominating entertainment platforms, such as Spotify, and contributing to the album's overall success.
