#112 theory

[supernaturallyliterate]

I noticed a pattern with album releases this year. We know that Taylor Swift’s 12th album The Life of a Showgirl (TLOAS) is being released on 10/3/25.

It has exactly 12 tracks, which she said on the New Heights podcast was very intentional.

We don’t have a runtime of the album yet.

I noticed that other artists that have history or friendship with Taylor are also releasing albums this year that are exactly 12 tracks. This feels extremely intentional.

First, Sabrina Carpenter’s album Man’s Best Friend released 8/29/25. It has exactly 12 tracks, and a runtime of 38 minutes. (Karlie Kloss’s birthday is 8/3, and Taylor references 8/3 a lot.)

Then, Ed Sheeran’s latest album, Play, releases 9/12/25. It has 12 tracks + an Opening track, so technically 13? But arguably 12 tracks.

[missy832001]

wait what’s 112 theory? I only know about 83

The 112 theory is the release dates for her albums and re-releases. I've been watching Nikki's videos since summer of 2023 when I started really getting into Taylor. Especially since the tour screen started with 224 x 2 countdown.

This was the chart that started it all for me, from right after 1989TV announcement:

Somewhere it gets off track for TTPD, but she even played 448 surprise and at the eras tour. Nikki has a whole playlist on tiktok.

I can't find the screenshot but I think it does match up with her releasing 2 rerecords, then an album, then two rerecords, then an album, which would mean we get 2 rerecords this year if Taylor is the numbers gal we think she is. And then an album next year.

(if that's what she wants to do and no judgment if she doesn't. Not yelling MORE! just following patterns)

It's fun to follow the numbers and see what lines up and make guesses off it!