Taylor Swift Fans Snap Up “Life of a Showgirl” Vinyls in Less Than an Hour Following CD Surge
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Swiftmania strikes once more: Taylor Swift’s latest vinyl variants vanished in less than an hour, even though fans had 48 hours to buy.
Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl Vinyl Variants Sell Out in Under an Hour
On August 12, Taylor Swift set the internet buzzing when she revealed her next studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The hype began with a cryptic 12:12 a.m. ET countdown on her official website, which quickly fueled speculation about her much-anticipated 12th studio album.
Fast forward to August 18, Swift surprised fans again by dropping two limited vinyl variants on her webstore, part of her Shiny Bug Collection. What stunned everyone was that both vinyls sold out in less than an hour, despite being advertised with a 48-hour purchase window.
The Vinyl Variants That Disappeared
The exclusive marbled vinyl editions—
Violet Shimmer Marbled
Wintergreen and Onyx Marbled
were launched as part of the promotional rollout. Their lightning-fast sell-out marked the second wave of sold-out merchandise within a week. Earlier, three deluxe CD editions had flown off the shelves, each featuring Swift’s reflections on her personal and professional journey, along with insights from her record-breaking Eras Tour.
How Did She Announce the Album?
Swift revealed The Life of a Showgirl in a teaser for her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast. Holding up the cover, she told listeners:
“I want to show you something. This is my brand-new album, The Life of a Showgirl.”
The album, featuring 12 tracks, is slated for release on October 3, 2025.
Easter Eggs and Super Bowl Hints
During the same podcast, Swift dropped playful hints about her rumored Super Bowl 2025 performance. While discussing her newfound obsession with sourdough bread, she joked:
“The sourdough’s taken over my life in a huge way. I’m literally talking about bread 60 percent of the time now.”
Fans quickly connected the dots, noting her presence at many of Kelce’s games. Interestingly, the upcoming Super Bowl season could be particularly special: Travis Kelce will be playing his 13th game—a number Swift considers her lucky charm.
Recently, she was spotted at the AFL Championship at Arrowhead Stadium, accompanied by Travis’ mother Donna Kelce and her longtime friend Ed, further fueling anticipation for a show-stopping Super Bowl appearance.
✨ In short: Taylor Swift’s knack for turning every release into a cultural event continues. With her vinyls selling out in minutes, a new album on the way, and possible Super Bowl plans, 2025 is shaping up to be another landmark year in her career.