Taylor Swift continues to surprise fans with the announcement of a special alternate edition of her upcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” During her recent Melbourne show, Swift revealed the existence of a new deluxe edition of the album, titled the “Bolter Edition,” featuring a different bonus track and cover art.
The new deluxe edition includes a previously unannounced track titled “The Bolter,” which will replace the bonus track “The Manuscript” featured in all other CD and vinyl editions. Swift made the announcement on her social media accounts and during her Melbourne performance, where she also performed the acoustic segment.
Fans eager to get their hands on this exclusive edition will have a limited window to purchase it, as it will only be available on Swift’s website until 2 p.m. ET on Monday. The release includes not only the alternate track but also exclusive bonus items such as a polyester patch, bookmark, and photo cards featuring excerpts of “The Bolter” lyrics.
While the webstore page does not explicitly label it as the “Bolter Edition,” Swift referred to it as such during her Melbourne show. As with previous limited releases, there is a possibility that the edition may reappear in the future.
“The Tortured Poets Department” is set to feature 16 tracks in its standard digital download and streaming edition, with “The Bolter” serving as the 17th track in the Bolter Edition. With Swift’s knack for surprises and fan engagement, this special edition is sure to be a sought-after collector’s item among Swifties worldwide.