Taylor Swift's Albums Drive Vertigo Vinyl's Success: A Swiftie's Haven in Macon
Vertigo Vinyl, a shop in Macon, credits Taylor Swift's albums for keeping their business afloat. The store revealed that sales of Swift's records alone cover their yearly rent, highlighting the significant demand driven by Swifties. Last year, two of Swift's albums, "Reputation" and "The Tortured Poets Department," brought in $128,000 in sales for the store, emphasizing the impact of her music on their revenue.
Despite facing criticism for releasing multiple vinyl variants, Swift's supporters argue that limited editions are common in the industry. Vertigo Vinyl expressed gratitude for the support from Swifties and the boost in sales that her albums bring to record stores, acknowledging the positive impact on their business.
Looking ahead, Vertigo Vinyl is eager to stock Swift's upcoming release, "The Life of a Showgirl," set to debut on Oct. 3. They expressed hope that they can offer the album to their customers soon after Swift unveiled the "Tiny Bubbles in Champagne" version. Swift collaborated with producers Max Martin and Shellback on the album during her European Eras Tour, with the cover art shot by photographer duo Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
Preorders for "The Life of a Showgirl" began following Swift's announcement on the "New Heights" podcast, with a variety of vinyl and CD editions released since then. As fans eagerly anticipate the new album, Vertigo Vinyl is poised to meet the demand and continue benefiting from the popularity of Swift's music.
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