Is Taylor Swift planning to buy back her masters amid ongoing rerecording releases?

Taylor Swift has the option to buy back her masters from Shamrock Capital, raising questions about her re-recordings.

Taylor Swift is reportedly being offered the chance to buy back the master recordings of her first six albums from Shamrock Capital, the firm that acquired them from Scooter Braun.

The asking price could range from $600 million to $1 billion, posing a major decision for Swift as she balances business strategy with public messaging.

As noted by Vulture, owning both the original masters and the re-recordings would grant Swift unmatched control over her discography. However, it could also complicate the narrative that has defined the Taylor’s Versions—albums re-recorded as a stand against corporate control of creative work.

The rerecordings are widely seen as a reclaiming of her artistic legacy, not merely commercial reissues. If Swift were to buy back the masters now, it might weaken the symbolic power of that stand and cast doubt on the campaign’s purpose.

Timing is also a key factor. Fans are eagerly awaiting the re-recorded versions of Reputation as well as Swift's debut album. Should the deal close before its release, it might reduce fan excitement and shift perceptions of the rerecording project’s sincerity.

No official statements have been made by Swift or her team regarding the offer yet.