Taylor Swift is currently signed to Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group, after signing with them in November 2018. This marked a significant change in her career after departing from her long-time label Big Machine Records, where she recorded her first six studio albums.

At Republic Records, Swift has released several critically acclaimed albums including "Lover" (2019), "folklore" (2020), "evermore" (2020), and "Midnights" (2022). She's also released re-recorded versions of her earlier albums, including "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" and "Red (Taylor's Version)" in 2021, and "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" and "1989 (Taylor's Version)" in 2023.

The switch to Republic Records was particularly notable because it gave Swift something she didn't have before - ownership of her master recordings for all new music created under the label. This was a crucial point in her contract negotiations, following the controversial sale of her previous master recordings at Big Machine Records.

Here's a timeline of Taylor Swift's record label history:

2005-2018: Big Machine Records
2018-present: Republic Records (Universal Music Group)

Under her agreement with Republic Records, Swift has complete control over her music and has achieved unprecedented success, including breaking numerous streaming and sales records. The deal allows her to own all of her master recordings moving forward, which was a key factor in her decision to sign with the label.

I should note that this partnership has proven highly successful for both parties, with Swift consistently breaking records and achieving new milestones in her career while maintaining artistic and business control over her music catalog.

This arrangement with Republic Records represents a new era in Swift's career, characterized by both creative freedom and business autonomy. It's a partnership that has already produced multiple Grammy-winning albums and record-breaking releases, demonstrating the success of this collaboration.

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