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Taylor Swift's 'Opalite' Single Drops February 6, Preorder Vinyl Now!

2/5/2026

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Swift Announces Opalite Release

Taylor Swift confirmed Opalite is the second single from The Life of a Showgirl.
The video will premiere on February 6 at 8 a.m. ET, exclusively on Apple Music and Spotify Premium, before becoming available on YouTube on February 8.
A blue pearlescent Opalite vinyl is available for preorder at $10.99, with shipping February 9.
Opalite debuted at No. 2 and is now No. 10 on the Billboard charts.

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Swift Premieres Opalite

Taylor Swift, the artist, will premiere 'Opalite' on Spotify and Apple Music February 6 and on YouTube February 8.
The Life of a Showgirl debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200 and spent 12 weeks atop.
It set 4.002 million first-week equivalent album units.
YouTube withdrew streaming data from Billboard charts, altering how streams are weighted.
A 7-inch vinyl of 'Opalite' will be available for 48 hours on Swift's website.

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Historical Context

In 2018, Billboard revised its chart methodology, excluding YouTube streaming data, which significantly affected rankings. This change followed a series of adjustments since 2005, including the incorporation of digital downloads and streaming. Taylor Swift's album, The Life of a Showgirl, achieved 4.002 million first-week equivalent album units, highlighting the ongoing evolution of music consumption and its impact on artists' release strategies.

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Swift Announces Opalite Release

Taylor Swift confirmed Opalite is the second single from The Life of a Showgirl.
The video will premiere on February 6 at 8 a.m. ET, exclusively on Apple Music and Spotify Premium, before becoming available on YouTube on February 8.
A blue pearlescent Opalite vinyl is available for preorder at $10.99, with shipping February 9.
Opalite debuted at No. 2 and is now No. 10 on the Billboard charts.

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