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Want Taylor Swift’s new album right when it drops? These Idaho Targets will have it

Swifties in Idaho: take note.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift is dropping her latest album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Oct. 3, and if you live near a Target store — or don’t mind taking a road trip — you have the chance to get your hands on a physical copy when the clock strikes midnight.

Select Target stores, including four in Idaho, will be open at midnight local time Oct. 3 so fans can “be the first to get Taylor Swift’s newest album on three Target-exclusive CDs,” the retailer said on its website.

Here’s what you need to know:

What is ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ by Taylor Swift?

Swift’s 12th studio album has 12 tracks, including the titular “The Life of a Showgirl” with Sabrina Carpenter.

Swift recently shared some details about the album on “New Heights,” a podcast co-hosted by her newly-minted fiance, Travis Kelce, including that she worked on it during her record-breaking Eras tour.

Fans cheer at Levi’s Stadium during Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour on July 28, 2023, in Santa Clara, California.
Fans cheer at Levi’s Stadium during Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour on July 28, 2023, in Santa Clara, California. Kevin Neri kneri@sacbee.com

How do you preorder ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ online?

The three Target exclusive editions of the album come with a poster and collectible disc art, cover art and booklet, Target said.

The editions are: “It’s Frightening,” “It’s Rapturous” and “It’s Beautiful.”

You can preorder them online now for $14.99, not counting shipping, for delivery Oct. 3 or close to it, per Target’s website.

Another version, “Sweat and Vanilla Perfume,” also is available for pre-order now in CD, cassette and vinyl form via Swift’s website, starting at $12.99, not including shipping. Target has that CD and vinyl version available for pre-order as well.

Which Idaho Targets are doing midnight releases?

If you want a physical copy of the new album at midnight Oct. 3, here are the Idaho stores participating, according to Target’s website:

  • Boise: 6280 N. Eagle Road, Boise
  • Idaho Falls: 2171 S. 25th E., Idaho Falls
  • Moscow: 2132 W. Pullman Road, Moscow
  • Twin Falls: 1611 Blue Lakes Blvd N., Twin Falls
Sara Schilling
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Sara Schilling is a former journalist for mcclatchy-newsroom
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