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Taylor Swift Unveils 'The Life of a Showgirl' Cover, Tracklist and October Release Date

Fans have begun decoding its cabaret-inspired symbolism across the release’s imagery

Overview

  • The 12-track album will arrive on October 3, 2025, and features Sabrina Carpenter on the title song alongside evocative titles like “Elizabeth Taylor,” “Father Figure” and “Actually Romantic.”
  • Production credits list Taylor Swift with longtime collaborators Max Martin and Shellback, marking her first reunion with them since Reputation.
  • Photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott shot the cabaret-inspired visuals showcased on the album cover and promotional materials.
  • Universal’s shop has opened exclusive preorders for vinyl, CD and cassette editions, including four limited deluxe variants with unique cover art.
  • Observers highlight recurring symbols—the number 12, an orange and green palette and showgirl motifs—as deliberate cues in the album’s artistic narrative.