'A part of me was reclaimed': Taylor Swift releases '1989 TV'

(UPDATED) American pop superstar Taylor Swift released her version of the acclaimed album "1989" on Friday, nine years since the launch of the original.

"My name is Taylor and I was born in 1989," the acclaimed singer-songwriter wrote in her social media accounts, signifying the release of her second re-recording this year following the unveiling of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" in July.

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"I was born in 1989, reinvented for the first time in 2014, and a part of me was reclaimed in 2023 with the re-release of this album I love so dearly," she said in a letter seemingly addressed to fans to celebrate the album's launch.

"1989" is a call back to Swift's birthday, who was born on December 13, 1989.

The original version has earned numerous accolades including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

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Swift announced the release of "1989 TV" last August 9 during her California leg of "The Eras Tour."

The original version of "1989" is widely accepted as Swift's transformation into a pop star from a country singer.

The pop superstar is re-recording her albums to gain ownership over her music.

With the release of '1989 TV,' she now owns 8 over 10 of her studio albums. Only 'Reputation' and self-titled re-recorded album are yet to be released.

According to Forbes, the 33-year-old singer-songwriter has reached billionaire status amid her ongoing "The Eras Tour" across the globe. She also released a documentary about her tour.

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FILO SWIFTIES CELEBRATE '1989 TV' launch

Araneta City has partnered with Swifties PH (Taylor Swift fans club) and organized a week-long party celebrating the launch.

Attended by hundreds of fans, Taylor Sheesh and several other performers graced the event in Gateway Mall 2, Cubao, Quezon City.

It will leave you breathless, ‘coz we are too!!

1989 (Taylor’s Version) drops now and we are celebrating it with Style! ✨💙 Swifties Philippines crowds are loud and wild here at Gateway Mall 2, Cubao for the 1989 TV Album Launch Philippines Party!!#1989TaylorsVersion… pic.twitter.com/A27Xy4h4aX

— Swifties Philippines (@SwiftiesPHL) October 27, 2023