THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT: THE ANTHOLOGY (Target Exclusive) (2024)

The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology (Target Exclusive) is a special 2024 physical edition of Taylor Swift’s acclaimed eleventh studio album. Released digitally on April 19, 2024, the anthology expands the original album’s tracklist from 16 to 35 songs, including 15 new “Anthology” tracks like “The Black Dog,” “The Albatross,” “The Bolter,” and “The Manuscript,” along with acoustic versions of “Fortnight,” “Down Bad,” “But Daddy I Love Him,” and “Guilty as Sin?”. The Target-exclusive version became available on November 29, 2024 (Black Friday), as a limited in-store release, followed by online availability the next day.

The original album debuted to enormous commercial success, topping the Billboard 200 for 17 weeks and becoming the highest-selling album of 2024 globally. Critics noted the album’s lyrical depth and emotional complexity, though some initially felt it was long-winded—an impression that was softened by the thematic cohesion and storytelling in the Anthology version. The Target exclusive sparked a new wave of fan enthusiasm, with swift sellouts across stores and a surge in vinyl demand, confirming Taylor Swift’s enduring cultural impact.