The pop superstar has been a near-annual participant in Record Store Day for years, so when this year’s lineup dropped without her name, fans felt the absence immediately. As it turns out, Swift was simply biding her time—waiting for the perfect moment to make her move.
She’s just announced a last-minute addition to the celebrations: an exclusive 7-inch vinyl featuring “Elizabeth Taylor,” a standout track from her latest album Life of a Showgirl. The song has quietly become a beloved deep cut among devoted listeners, though it’s exactly the kind of understated gem that might have slipped under the radar for anyone who dismissed the album on first listen—a mistake much of the internet admittedly made.
Not that the billionaire songstress needs the promotional push, but the collaboration could breathe fresh life into the track and give it the moment it deserves. Life of a Showgirl has already spawned two number-one hits with “Opalite” and “The Fate of Ophelia,” so this release feels like a gift to the fans who’ve dug deeper.
The vinyl itself sounds like a stunner—pressed on glitter-dusted blue and purple wax and titled Cry My Eyes Violet Glitter, a lyric lifted straight from the song. Flip it over, and you’ll find the “So Glamorous Cabaret Version” waiting on the B-side.
Needless to say, this announcement is about to make Record Store Day significantly more chaotic. If you’re hoping to snag Taylor’s release—or any of the other exclusives—you’ll want to arrive early and come prepared.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 18th. Just take a stroll down King Street and join the madness.
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