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Jack Longstaff & Zosia Eyres

Asda puts Taylor Swift's new album Lover up for sale 12 hours before release date

Bristol music fans got a sneak preview of a pop superstar's latest album when a supermarket put it out on the shelves early by mistake.

Taylor Swift's album Lover was officially released at 5am this morning (August 23) but some people got to hear it last night.

One of Taylor's superfans, Seb Woolcock, "couldn't believe" when he saw the record on the shelves at Asda's Bedminster store.

The 27-year-old picked up a copy of the 18-track CD and got to listen to it almost 12 hours before anyone else.

He said there were four of the albums on the shelf.

The IT worker from Swindon described Swift's latest offering as "really good".

Asda Bedminster (Dave Betts)

He said: "I couldn't believe it. I was super excited.

"I went into the shop to ask if they'd be selling it tomorrow.

"I never expected it to actually be on sale. I'm a massive fan and I can't believe my luck."

'It's absolutely crazy'

"I am probably the first person in the world to have a copy. It's absolutely crazy to think that.

"From what I have heard so far the album is really good, it's as good as I hoped it would be."

Seb picked up a copy of Lover just after 5.30pm today and listened to some of the tracks whilst driving to the gym.

He said he was planning to listen to the album in full on his way home later that night.

Seb said: "I'll get chance to enjoy it properly and listen to it in full when I drive home.

"I can't wait to sit down and listen to it all.

"It's pretty crazy, I feel very lucky."

A spokesperson For Asda said: "This was an isolated incident and the album is now off sale."

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