Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Taylor Swift has sparked criticism after releasing limited-edition vinyl featuring early recordings from her album The Life of a Showgirl. Some social media users called the recordings overpriced and accused the singer of trying to profit from her devoted fan base. However, other fans have welcomed the release as a rare look into her creative process.

The 36-year-old singer appears to have made the early song recordings available as part of the album's extended promotional campaign. While some fans value the material as a collectible, critics argue that the recordings sound like unfinished voice memos rather than polished music. The release has reignited debate over the growing number of special editions and merchand...