"Who's afraid of little old (Taylor's version)?": The impact of Taylor Swift's re-recordings on recording contracts and the music industry

Discusses, with reference to Taylor Swift's re-recording of her albums, which was permitted by copyright law, to regain control of her work, the wider implications of such a strategy for the music industry. Examines whether revised re-record clauses in artists' contracts may be a restraint of trade.

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UCL Discovery (University College London)
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2025-04-01
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Copyright and Intellectual Property
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"Who's afraid of little old (Taylor's version)?": The impact of Taylor Swift's re-recordings on recording contracts and the music industry

UCL Discovery (University College London)
Copyright and Intellectual Property
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"Who's afraid of little old (Taylor's version)?": The impact of Taylor Swift's re-recordings on recording contracts and the music industry

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Abstract

Discusses, with reference to Taylor Swift's re-recording of her albums, which was permitted by copyright law, to regain control of her work, the wider implications of such a strategy for the music industry. Examines whether revised re-record clauses in artists' contracts may be a restraint of trade.

UCL Discovery (University College London)
Openalex Percentile: Top 33%
Copyright and Intellectual Property
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