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by sanswork 4023 days ago
Because that is the one streaming services are most interested in getting so it gives her the most leverage.
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It's also very possible that Swift doesn't have control over where the other albums appear, since they're from old deals she made before she had much leverage.

Most likely, it's a combination of all three possible explanations: some albums are from old deals she has no control over, others (1989) she wants to make more money on, and she's also disgusted with Apple's treatment of artists and taking a stand.

People don't need a single pure motivation for their actions to be legitimate.