Exclusive Vinyl Edition of "The Life of a Showgirl" Announced
Swifties had lost confidence that Target, Taylor Swift’s long-standing retail partner, would receive its own exclusive vinyl edition of "The Life of a Showgirl". However, with just nine days until the release date of the album on October 3, the singer announced on Wednesday that Target will actually have an exclusive LP variant with chains. This edition will be a limited edition, with only one pressing before it is out of print.
What’s Included in the Target Edition
The Target Edition has its own subtitle, "The Life of a Showgirl: The Crowd is Your King" edition, which is officially described as a summer spray Pink Shimmer Vinyl. This exclusive edition includes a unique vinyl color, a "opaque pink and light yellow pearly vinyl with golden shimmer", a custom gatefold cover, a large double-sided poster, a poem written by Swift, and previously unseen photos.
Availability and Purchase Details
The words that can be the most meaningful here are: "Limited quantities are available while supplies last." The album is sold on the Target website and is expected to be a quick sale – for how long only a few can guess because the published quantity is not disclosed. Fans who may miss it via the webstore can try to get a copy in-store if additional copies are sold in select locations next Thursday evening.
In-Store Sales Details
Target has published a list of around 500 stores nationwide that will remain open to sell CDs and LPs on the night of the album’s release. Fans can check the Target website to see if their local store is participating. To purchase the album in-store, fans will need to get a ticket, which will be distributed by Target team members in the electronics section of the selected store starting at 10 p.m. on October 2.
Ticket Distribution and Purchase Process
Here’s how it works: fans will receive a physical or digital ticket, and then they can shop in the store at 11:45 p.m. and return to the specified queue location to make their purchase at midnight. Limited quantities are available, and tickets will be distributed until all tickets are gone or 10 minutes before midnight.
Additional Details
The 50 participating stores will remain open until 1 a.m. Target had previously announced that there are three exclusive CD presses of the album, which were not limited editions. However, this new LP publication includes a limited run, unique front and back cover art, and previously unseen images in the packaging.
What’s Different About This Edition
What sets this edition apart is the limited run and the unique packaging, which includes a custom gatefold cover, a large double-sided poster, and a poem written by Swift. The standard edition of the "Life of a Showgirl" vinyl, the "Sweat and Perfume" edition, will only be sold on the Target website and not in retail stores.
Consistency Across Editions
Swift has confirmed that all variants of the album will contain exactly the same 12 songs, without bonus tracks, so fans don’t have to worry about missing out on music regardless of which version they get. However, the variables in vinyl, CD, and cassette packaging will still provide a unique experience for each edition.
