1989 – Taylor Swift
Released in 2014, 1989 marks Taylor Swift’s bold transition from country-pop darling to full-fledged pop icon. Inspired by the synth-pop and power-pop of the late ’80s, the album features sleek production, sharp hooks, and introspective lyrics that blend vulnerability with confidence. Collaborating with producers like Max Martin, Shellback, and Jack Antonoff, Swift delivered a polished, radio-ready sound that redefined her career and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
Key Highlights
- Includes global hits such as “Blank Space,” “Style,” “Shake It Off,” and “Out of the Woods”
- Embraces 1980s-inspired synth-pop with lush textures and layered production
- Praised for its songwriting evolution and cohesive sonic identity
- Typically issued as a double LP with deluxe packaging and printed inserts
- A genre-defining release that solidified Swift’s pop dominance
Tracklisting
1. Welcome to New York
2. Blank Space
3. Style
4. Out of the Woods
5. All You Had to Do Was Stay
6. Shake It Off
7. I Wish You Would
8. Bad Blood
9. Wildest Dreams
10. How You Get the Girl
11. This Love
12. I Know Places
13. Clean
14. Wonderland
15. You Are In Love
16. New Romantics
17. "Sl*t!"
18. Say Don't Go
19. Now That We Don't Talk
20. Suburban Legends
21. Is It Over Now?
Fun Fact
Taylor named 1989 after her birth year and included handwritten polaroid-style photos with the original vinyl release—each featuring a unique lyric or message from a track on the album.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A landmark pop album filled with anthems that shaped the 2010s
- Offers richly produced tracks that shine on vinyl’s dynamic range
- Ideal for fans of synth-pop, power ballads, and emotionally resonant lyrics
- A collector’s staple from one of the defining artists of the 21st century
1989 isn’t just a reinvention—it’s a masterclass in modern pop, and the vinyl edition lets its shimmering sound and heartfelt stories unfold in full cinematic scope.