Taylor Swift is currently signed with Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group, which became her record label in November 2018. However, her recording career history includes significant changes in label partnerships.

Swift began her music career with Big Machine Records in 2005, where she released her first six studio albums. These include "Taylor Swift" (2006), "Fearless" (2008), "Speak Now" (2010), "Red" (2012), "1989" (2014), and "reputation" (2017).

In 2018, after her contract with Big Machine Records expired, Swift made a major career move by signing with Republic Records. This new deal gave her something she didn't have before - ownership of her master recordings for all new music created under the label.

Following the controversial sale of Big Machine Records to Scooter Braun's company in 2019, Swift announced her plans to re-record her first six albums. These re-recordings, known as "Taylor's Version," are being released through Republic Records, giving her full ownership of these new master recordings.

Since joining Republic Records, Swift has released several highly successful albums including:

"Lover" (2019)
"folklore" (2020)
"evermore" (2020)
"Midnights" (2022)
"Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" (2023)
"1989 (Taylor's Version)" (2023)

The switch to Republic Records marked a significant turning point in Swift's career, providing her with greater creative control and ownership rights over her music. This partnership has proven highly successful, with multiple record-breaking releases and critical acclaim.

Swift's current agreement with Republic Records also allows her to maintain ownership of her intellectual property while giving Universal Music Group the right to license her music. This arrangement represents a more artist-friendly deal compared to traditional recording contracts in the music industry.

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