All Of Taylor Swift’s Albums In Chronological Order Leading Up To ‘The Tortured Poet’s Department’

Taylor Swift is both the mood and the moment right now. Her ever-evolving chronology of music albums, ever-growing net worth and all-encompassing philanthropic efforts make her one of the biggest pop culture icons of today’s day and age. 

Her melodies resonate far and wide, with chart-topping albums that rewrite the record books. Currently, she’s on her epic The Eras tour that’s poised to rewrite the history of concerts, potentially becoming the highest-grossing tour ever.

But Swift’s impact transcends the stage. Not content with just dominating the music scene, she’s even boosting the NFL’s viewership. And let’s not forget her inspiring quotes on giving back—an example of her unwavering commitment to making a difference.

Fresh off her Grammy triumph, where her album Midnights bagged the Best Pop Vocal Album award, Taylor Swift now boasts an impressive tally of 13 Grammys. Yet, her hunger for creative expression knows no bounds. During her acceptance speech, she shared a tantalising glimpse into her upcoming album titled, The Tortured Poet’s Department. 

The announcement about her 11th studio album, slated for release on 19 April 2024, has sent a wave of excitement amongst the millions of Swifties across the world.

Amidst the buzz surrounding the Love Story singer’s musical evolution and her monumental Grammy win, let’s take a look at Taylor Swift’s extensive list of albums and songs arranged in order of chronology. 

All Taylor Swift albums and remasters in chronological order

Here is a breakdown of all of Taylor Swift’s 15 studio albums in chronological order — including the four re-recorded studio albums and her upcoming album The Tortured Poets Department — in her discography.

1. Taylor Swift (2006)

Release date: 24 October 2006

Has it been re-recorded: No

Singles: ‘Should Have Said No’, ‘Tim McGraw’, ‘Teardrops on My Guitar’, ‘Our Song’, ‘Picture to Burn’

Taylor Swift introduced herself to the world in 2006 with her self-titled debut album. The record showcased her songwriting talents, with credits on all tracks. It blended country, pop and folk elements, offering insights into teenage life, relationships, friendships and insecurities – Swift was just 16 years old, so it all makes sense. ‘Tim McGraw’, the lead single, marked Swift’s entry into the Billboard Hot 100, and the album reached the top 15.

Her connection with fans, evident from her early days on MySpace, laid the groundwork for her quick popularity. The album reflects her dedication and groundwork, evident even from her early career.

Tracklist:

• Tim McGraw (3:54)
• Picture to Burn (2:55)
• Teardrops on My Guitar (3:35)
• A Place in This World (3:22)
• Cold As You (4:01)
• The Outside (3:29)
• Tied Together With a Smile (4:11)
• Stay Beautiful (3:58)
• Should’ve Said No (4:04)
• Mary’s Song (Oh My My My) (3:35)
• Our Song (3:24)

2. Fearless (2008)

Release date: 11 November 2008

Has it been re-recorded: Yes

Singles: ‘Love Story’, ‘White Horse’, ‘You Belong With Me’, ‘Fifteen’, ‘Fearless’

Up next in the list of all Taylor Swift albums in chronological order is Fearless, which remains one of her most popular and loved albums to date. First, released in 2008 it featured hit singles such as ‘Love Story’, ‘White Horse’, ‘You Belong With Me’, ‘Fifteen’ and ‘Fearless’. The album received acclaim for its instrumentation, memorable hooks and songwriting.

‘Love Story’ and ‘You Belong With Me’ became chart-topping successes with 1.5 billion and 719 million views on YouTube respectively, making Fearless spend eleven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Over the years, the album has achieved diamond certification and remains the most-awarded country album of all time.

Tracklist:

• Fearless (4:01)
• Fifteen (4:54)
• Love Story (3:55)
• Hey Stephen (4:14)
• White Horse (3:54)
• You Belong With Me (3:51)
• Breathe (featuring Colbie Caillat) (4:23)
• Tell Me Why (3:20)
• You’re Not Sorry (4:21)
• The Way I Loved You (4:03)
• Forever & Always (3:45)
• The Best Day (4:05)
• Change (4:39)

3. Speak Now (2010)

Release date: 25 October 2010

Has it been re-recorded: Yes

Singles: ‘Mine’, ‘Back to December’, ‘Mean’, ‘The Story of Us’, ‘Sparks Fly’, ‘Ours’

The next Taylor Swift album in order of the year of release is 2010’s Speak Now. Blending country, pop and rock influences, the album sold over one million copies in its debut week and secured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. It has since been certified six times platinum by the RIAA.

Speak Now’s first single, ‘Mine’, peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, while ‘Back to December’ also reached the top 10. ‘Sparks Fly’ and ‘Ours’ topped the Hot Country Songs Chart. 

Tracklist:

• Mine (3:51)
• Sparks Fly (4:21)
• Back to December (4:54)
• Speak Now (4:02)
• Dear John (6:45)
• Mean (3:58)
• The Story of Us (4:27)
• Never Grow Up (4:52)
• Enchanted (5:53)
• Better than Revenge (3:40)
• Innocent (5:01)
• Haunted (4:05)
• Last Kiss (6:09)
• Long Live (5:17)

4. Red (2012)

Release date: 22 October 2012

Has it been re-recorded: Yes

Singles: ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’, ‘Begin Again’, ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’, ‘22′, ‘Red’, ‘Everything Has Changed’, ‘The Last Time’

Released in 2012, Red was a whole new era for the Swifties with several hit songs released that worked as breakup anthems. With its eclectic mix of country and pop, the album featured seven singles, including the chart-topping lead single, ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together’.

Red dominated the Billboard 200 for seven weeks, making Swift the first female artist to achieve three consecutive albums spending at least six weeks at number one. It attained seven-times platinum certification from the RIAA and received numerous award nominations.

Tracklist:

• State of Grace (4:55)
• Red (3:43)
• Treacherous (4:02)
• I Knew You Were Trouble. (3:39)
• All Too Well (5:29)
• 22 (3:50)
• I Almost Do (4:04)
• We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (3:13)
• Stay Stay Stay (3:25)
• The Last Time (4:59)
• Holy Ground (3:22)
• Sad Beautiful Tragic (4:44)
• The Lucky One (4:00)
• Everything Has Changed (4:05)
• Starlight (3:40)
• Begin Again (3:58)
• The Moment I Knew (4:45)
• Come Back…Be Here (3:43)
• Girl at Home (3:40)
• State of Grace- Acoustic(5:21)
• Ronan (4:24)
• Better Man (4:57)

5. 1989 (2014)

Release date: 27 October 2014

Has it been re-recorded: Yes

Singles: ‘Shake It Off’, ‘Blank Space’, ‘Style’, ‘Bad Blood’, ‘Wildest Dreams’, ‘Out of the Woods’, ‘New Romantics’

The next Taylor Swift album in chronological order – 1989 – was truly a moment in pop culture. The album featured the infectious lead single ‘Shake It Off’, followed by hits like ‘Blank Space’, ‘Style’, ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Wildest Dreams’. These songs became anthems during the summer of 2015, dominating the airwaves and playlists worldwide.

Swift’s 1989 held the number one spot on the Billboard 200 for 11 weeks, attained nine-time platinum certification, and sold over 10 million copies globally. 

Tracklist:

• Welcome to New York (3:32)
• Blank Space (3:51)
• Style (3:51)
• Out of the Woods (3:44)
• All You Had to Do Was Stay (3:13)
• Shake It Off (3:39)
• I Wish You Would (3:27)
• Bad Blood (3:31)
• Wildest Dreams (3:40)
• How You Get the Girl (4:07)
• This Love (4:10)
• I Know Places (3:15)
• Clean (Taylor’s Version) (4:31)
• Wonderland (4:06)
• You Are in Love (4:27)
• New Romantics (3:50)

6. Reputation (2017)

Release date: 10 November 2017

Has it been re-recorded: No

Singles: ‘Look What You Made Me Do’,’ …Ready For It?’, ‘End Game’, ‘New Year’s Day’, ‘Delicate’, ‘Getaway Car’

Following the glorious success of 1989, Taylor Swift released her sixth studio album, Reputation, three years later. The sixth Taylor Swift album in chronological order, reportedly inspired by the hit show Game of Thrones, featured singles such as ‘Look What You Made Me Do’, ‘…Ready For It?’, ‘End Game’, ‘New Year’s Day’, ‘Delicate’ and ‘Getaway Car’. Unlike Taylor’s other mushy albums, Reputation explored darker themes surrounding fame, toxic relationships and life’s challenges.

The album spent four weeks atop the Billboard 200, quickly becoming the best-selling album by a female artist of 2017. At the American Music Awards (AMA) of 2018, Swift bagged four awards, including the Artist of the Year and the Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist award for Reputation. With over 4.5 million copies sold, Reputation may see a re-recording in the future, as Swift owns the masters of her post-2018 albums. 

Tracklist:

• …Ready for It? (3:28)
• End Game (featuring Ed Sheeran and Future) (4:04)
• I Did Something Bad (3:58)
• Don’t Blame Me (3:56)
• Delicate (3:52)
• Look What You Made Me Do (3:31)
• So It Goes (3:47)
• Gorgeous (3:29)
• Getaway Car (3:53)
• King of My Heart (3:34)
• Dancing With Our Hands Tied (3:31)
• Dress (3:50)
• This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things (3:27)
• Call It What You Want (3:23)
• New Year’s Day (3:55)

7. Lover (2019)

Release date: 23 August 2019

Singles: ‘Me!’, ‘You Need to Calm Down’, ‘Lover’, ‘The Man’, ‘Cruel Summer’

After letting fans enjoy a dark Taylor Swift era, the pop icon moved to her next more upbeat studio album Lover, which was released on 23 August 2019. The album embraced a more uptempo style, incorporating synthesizers, electro-pop, country, 1980s folk and funk elements. Lead singles “Me!”, “You Need to Calm Down”, “Lover”, “The Man” and “Cruel Summer” set the tone for the album, which carried a 1980s theme in both its sound and visuals.

Lover debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 and also reached number one in Australia, Canada, Mexico and the UK thrusting it to become the best-selling album of 2019.

Tracklist:

• Forgot That You Existed (2:51)
• Cruel Summer (2:58)
• Love (3:41)
• The Man (3:10)
• The Archer (3:31)
• I Think He Knows (2:53)
• Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince (3:54)
• Paper Rings (3:42)
• Cornelia Street (4:47)
• Death By a Thousand Cuts (3:19)
• London Boy (3:10)
• Soon You’ll Get Better (feat. Dixie Chicks) (3:22)
• False God (3:20)
• You Need to Calm Down (2:51)
• Afterglow (3:43)
• Me! (feat. Brendon Urie) (3:13)
• It’s Nice to Have a Friend (2:30)
• Daylight (4:53)

8. Folklore (2020)

Release date: 24 July 2020

Singles: ‘Cardigan’, ‘Betty’, ‘Exile’

Not even a year after Lover, Taylor Swift surprised fans with her eighth studio album, Folklore. Departing from the upbeat style of her last album, Folklore took a mellow, indie and alternative direction, offering a soothing blend of folk-inspired tracks. The album features three singles: ‘Cardigan’, ‘Exile’ and ‘Betty’.

Considered one of Swift’s most artistic compositions, Folklore broke records for the biggest opening day by a female artist. All three singles reached the top 10, with the album itself spending eight weeks at number one.

Folklore was awarded Album of the Year at the 2021 Grammy Awards.

Tracklist:

• The 1 (3:30)
• Cardigan (3:59)
• The last great American dynasty (3:51)
• Exile (featuring Bon Iver) (4:45)
• My tears ricochet (4:15)
• Mirrorball (3:29)
• Seven (3:28)
• August (4:21)
• This is me trying (3:15)
• Illicit affairs (3:10)
• Invisible string (4:12)
• Mad woman (3:57)
• Epiphany (4:49)
• Betty (4:54)
• Peace (3:54)
• Hoax (3:41)
• Bonus track: the lakes (3:31)

9. Evermore (2020)

Release date: 11 December 2020

Singles: ‘Willow’, ”Coney Island’, ‘No Body, No Crime’

It looks like the musician wasn’t done with just one album in 2020 and Swifties got another release from her at the end of 2020 – Evermore. The album featured three singles ‘Willow’, ‘No Body, No Crime’ and ‘Coney Island’. Considered a sister album to Folklore, Evermore continued with alternative, indie and folk themes. It explored topics like grief, infidelity and the complexities of human emotions, earning praise for its writing and storytelling.

Evermore debuted as a global number one, selling over a million copies in its first week and topping the charts for four weeks.

Tracklist:

• Willow (3:34)
• Champagne Problems (4:04)
• Gold Rush (3:05)
• ‘Tis the Damn Season (3:49)
• Tolerate It (4:05)
• No Body, No Crime ft. Haim (3:35)
• Happiness (5:15)
• Dorothea (3:45)
• Coney Island ft. The National (4:35)
• Ivy (4:20)
• Cowboy Like Me (4:35)
• Long Story Short (3:35)
• Marjorie (4:17)
• Closure (3:00)
• Evermore ft. Bon Iver (5:04)

10. Fearless (Taylor’s Version) – April 2021

Release date: 9 April 2021

Singles: ‘Today Was a Fairytale’

The 10th spot on our list of Taylor Swift albums in chronological order is taken by her first re-recorded album. In April 2021, Fearless (Taylor’s Version) was rereleased amidst a dispute over ownership of Taylor’s back catalogue. This re-release features new album artwork and enhanced production. All 19 tracks from the original Platinum Edition were re-recorded with the addition of the soundtrack single ‘Today Was a Fairytale’ for the 2010 film Valentine’s Day, a bonus track remix of ‘Love Story (Elvira remix)’ and six previously unreleased ‘From the Vault’ tracks.

Fearless (Taylor’s Version) reclaimed the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, as well as dominating the Top Country Album Chart, UK Country Albums Chart and UK Albums Chart.

Bonus tracks (From the Vault):

• Today Was a Fairytale (4:02)
• Love Story (Elvira Remix)
• Jump Then Fall (3:57)
• Untouchable (5:12)
• Forever & Always (Piano Version) (4:27)
• Come In with the Rain (3:57)
• Superstar (4:23)
  The Other Side of the Door (3:58)
• You All Over Me (featuring Maren Morris) (3:40)
• Mr. Perfectly Fine (4:37)
• We Were Happy (4:04)
• That’s When (featuring Keith Urban) (3:09)
• Don’t You (3:28)
• Bye Bye Baby (4:02)

11. Red (Taylor’s Version) – November 2021

Release date: 12 November 2021

Singles: ‘Ronan’, ‘Better Man’, ‘Babe’

Red (Taylor’s Version) was released on 12 November 2021, featuring a new hot cover and re-recorded versions of 20 songs from the deluxe edition of Red, the 2012 charity single ‘Ronan’, the 10-minute-long version of ‘All Too Well’, Swift’s own recordings of ‘Better Man’ (2016) and ‘Babe’ (2018), and six previously unreleased ‘From the Vault’ tracks. 

Unsurprisingly, the re-recorded album once again topped the Billboard Hot 100.

Bonus Tracks (From the Vault):

• Ronan (4:24)
• Better Man (4:57)
• Nothing New (featuring Phoebe Bridgers) (4:18)
• Babe (3:44)
• Message In a Bottle (3:45)
• I Bet You Think About Me (featuring Chris Stapleton) (4:45)
• Forever Winter (4:23)
• Run (feat. Ed Sheeran) (4:00)
• The Very First Night (3:20)
• All Too Well (10:13)

12. Midnights (2022)

Release date: 21 October 2022

Singles: ‘Anti-Hero’, ‘Lavender Haze’, ‘Karma’

The last and also the latest studio record on the list of Taylor Swift’s albums in order of song releases is Midnights. Released in October 2022, the album features three singles ‘Anti-Hero’, ‘Lavender Haze’ and ‘Karma’, and Swift is currently basking in the glory of Midnights taking home the Best Pop Vocal Album award at the Grammys 2024.

The accompanying Eras Tour, which commenced in 2023 and extended into 2024, further solidified Swift’s dominance in the music industry. Midnights continues Swift’s streak of number-one albums, featuring 10 top 10 songs and boasting the largest vinyl sales week of the 21st century.

Tracklist:

• Lavender Haze (3:32)
• Maroon (3:28)
• Anti-Hero (3:20)
• Snow on the Beach (ft. Lana Del Rey) (4:16)
• You’re on Your Own, Kid (3:14)
• Midnight Rain (2:54)
• Question…? (3:30)
• Vigilante Shit (2:44)
• Bejeweled (3:14)
• Labyrinth (4:07)
• Karma (3:24)
• Sweet Nothing (3:08)
• Mastermind (3:11)

13. Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) – July 2023

Release date: 7 July 2023

Singles: No new singles

Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is the third remastered and thirteenth overall Taylor Swift album in chronological order. The album features 22 tracks, including 16 from the deluxe edition of the original album and six previously unreleased ‘From the Vault’ songs. Influenced by gothic rock styles, the album is an incorporation of country pop and pop rock.

Lyrically, Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is a concept album about confessions that chronicle the volatile emotions of Swift’s adolescence. The re-recording topped charts in 10 different countries, including the United States.

Bonus tracks (From the Vault):

• Ours (3:55)
• Superman (4:34)
• Electric Touch (featuring Fall Out Boy) (4:26)
• When Emma Falls in Love (4:12)
• I Can See You (4:33)
• Castles Crumbling (5:06)
• Foolish One (5:11)
• Timeless (5:21)

14. 1989 (Taylor’s Version) – October 2023

Release date: 27 October 2023

Singles: ‘Slut!’, ‘Is It Over Now?’

With the release of Taylor’s fourth re-recorded album 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in October 2023, fans got a chance to relive the magic of their beloved songs, once again topping the Billboard Charts. The 1980s-inspired synth-pop album contains re-recorded versions of the 16 songs from 1989’s original edition and five previously unreleased ‘From the Vault’ tracks.

Extended editions of the album additionally feature re-recorded versions of ‘Sweeter than Fiction’ (from the 2013 film One Chance) and the Kendrick Lamar remix of ‘Bad Blood’ along with an acoustic version of the vault track ‘Slut!’.

Bonus Tracks:

• Slut!
• Say Don’t Go
• Now That We Don’t Talk
• Suburban Legends
• Is It Over Now?

15. The Tortured Poets Department (2024)

Release date: 19 April 2024

Singles: Yet to be revealed

We now come to the end of our list compiling all Taylor Swift albums in chronological order.

While her 2022 album Midnights continues to make waves, Swift has already announced her next album. Taking the stage to accept her award for Best Pop Vocal Album, she dropped the bomb that her next studio album titled The Tortured Poets Department will be released on 19 April 2024.

“So I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I have been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19th. It’s called ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ ” Taylor said, adding “I’m going to go and post the cover right now backstage. Thank you, I love you! Thank you!”

The now-viral post on Instagram reveals her next album’s cover, tastefully lensed by Beth Garrabrant in greyscale, which appears to feature Swift laying on pillows dressed in a sheer top and black shorts with the album’s title on the topmost edge.

The cover was accompanied by another image that shows a handwritten note that is indicative of a song’s lyrics, which read “And so I enter into evidence, My tarnished coat of arms, My muses, acquired like bruises, My talismans and charms, The tick, tick, tick of love bombs, My veins of pitch-black ink, All’s fair in love and poetry…”, suitably signed off with “Sincerely, The Chairman of the Tortured Poets Department.”

The album is reported to comprise 16 tracks in its standard version, while the deluxe edition of the CD includes a bonus track titled ‘The Manuscript’.

Tracklist:

• Fortnight (featuring Post Malone)
• The Tortured Poets Department
• My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys
• Down Bad
• So Long, London
• But Daddy I Love Him
• Fresh Out The Slammer
• Florida!!! (featuring Florence and the Machine)
• Guilty as Sin?
• Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
• I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)
• LOML
• I Can Do It With A Broken Heart
• The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
• The Alchemy
• Clara Bow

(Header and feature image courtesy: Instagram/Taylor Swift)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

– What is Taylor Swift’s latest album titled?
Taylor Swift’s upcoming album is titled The Tortured Poets Department. The last album she released before it was Midnights.

– How many songs are there in Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department album?
Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department, is reported to comprise 16 tracks in its standard version, while the deluxe edition of the CD includes a bonus track titled ‘The Manuscript’.

– How many Taylor Swift albums are there?
As of January 2024, Taylor Swift has a total of 10 studio albums, three re-recorded studio albums, five extended plays and four live albums in her catalogue. Her 11th original studio album will hit stores and streaming services on 19 April 2024.

– Why is Taylor Swift re-recording her albums?
Taylor is re-recording her albums as part of her 2018 deal with Republic Records, where she negotiated to own her masters for all the music she creates going forward. By re-recording her albums – Taylor’s Version –up to 2018, she will own the copyrights to them.