TL;DR: Red (Taylor’s Version) keeps the magic of the OG Red intact while adding in subtle changes that show off Swift’s growth and maturity.

Here are the biggest differences between Red (Taylor’s Version) and Red:

1. 9 new Vault tracks to love

Kinda obvious, but…the biggest difference? More Taylor songs to love!

Red (Taylor’s Version) includes all the original tracks from Red, plus nine extra tracks “From the Vault”, including:

  1. “Nothing New (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault) (Ft. Phoebe Bridgers)”
  2. “Run (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault) (Ft. Ed Sheeran)”
  3. “The Very First Night (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)”
  4. “Forever Winter (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)”
  5. “Babe (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)”
  6. “Better Man (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)”
  7. “I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault) (Ft. Chris Stapleton)”
  8. “Message in a Bottle (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)”
  9. “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)”

For more from the vault, check out how we ranked the Red (Taylor’s Version) vault tracks.

2. Taylor’s Ownership

This version is super special because Taylor owns the rights to these recordings as part of her album re-record project. So, when you’re jamming to Red (Taylor’s Version), you’re also supporting Taylor’s quest to take control of her music.

3. Guest Artists

Red (Taylor’s Version) features some cool collaborations that weren’t in the original. For instance, the legendary Phoebe Bridgers joins Taylor on “Nothing New,” and Chris Stapleton adds his touch to “I Bet You Think About Me.”

We also get another track from a Swift collab fave, Ed Sheeran, in “Run”.

Watch the “I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From the Vault)” music video:

4. All Too Well (10 Minute Version)

This is a big one! In a much-anticipated move, Taylor released the long-elusive 10-minute “All Too Well”, which is packed full of new lyrics and tells a more detailed story.

It’s an emotional rollercoaster and obviously a fan favorite. Plus, Taylor directed a short film for this version, making it a whole Experience™️.

Watch All Too Well: The Short Film:

5. Updated Sound

While the essence of Red remains, there’s a fresh touch to the sound in Taylor’s Version. You might notice some slight differences in the instrumentals or Taylor’s vocals, which show how her voice and style have matured over the years.

Overall, Red (Taylor’s Version) is like a celebration of the original, with extra goodies that make it a new experience for Swifties.