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Taylor Swift Drops 8 Acoustic ‘Showgirl’ Tracks as Four 24‑Hour Limited CDs

The time‑boxed CDs extend a scarcity‑driven rollout, with unplugged recordings made alongside Max Martin plus Shellback.

Overview

  • The announcement came one day after the album’s Oct. 3 release, turning tour‑style acoustic moments into post‑launch content.
  • Four CD editions are sold exclusively on Swift’s website for 24 hours or while supplies last, with two tracks per disc.
  • Across the editions, eight newly recorded acoustic or alternate versions are offered, with one CD also including an original songwriting voice memo.
  • Song pairings include Life Is a Song (Acoustic), Opalite (Life Is a Song Acoustic Version), Ruin the Friendship (My Advice Version), and an Elizabeth Taylor cabaret version.
  • The drop filled a previously teased Taylor Nation schedule “standby” slot, reinforcing a campaign built on timed physical releases and surprise add‑ons.