Taylor Swift is currently signed to Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group, after leaving her longtime label Big Machine Records in 2018. This switch marked a significant moment in her career, as it gave her ownership of her master recordings for all new music created under the Republic Records contract.

Prior to joining Republic Records, Swift was with Big Machine Records from 2005 to 2018. During her time there, she released six studio albums, from her self-titled debut "Taylor Swift" to "Reputation." However, the masters of these albums remained under Big Machine's ownership, leading to a highly publicized dispute when the label was sold to Scooter Braun's company in 2019.

Under Republic Records, Swift has released:

"Lover" (2019)
"folklore" (2020)
"evermore" (2020)
"Midnights" (2022)
Re-recorded versions of her earlier albums: "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" and "Red (Taylor's Version)"
"Speak Now (Taylor's Version)"
"1989 (Taylor's Version)"

The deal with Republic Records allows Swift to own all of her master recordings moving forward, giving her complete control over her music's use in commercials, movies, TV shows, and streaming platforms. This arrangement represents a significant improvement over her previous contract terms.

Republic Records, founded in 1995, is one of the most successful record labels in the industry, housing other major artists such as The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Post Malone. The label is known for giving artists more creative control and favorable contract terms compared to traditional record deals.

This partnership has proven incredibly successful, with Swift breaking numerous records and achieving unprecedented commercial success with her releases under Republic Records. The label continues to support her endeavor to re-record her earlier albums, known as "Taylor's Version," which allows her to regain control of her entire musical catalog.

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