Listening parties will be taking place to celebrate the launch of Taylor Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department.

At the events, Swifties can listen to the much-anticipated new LP back-to-back, take part in Taylor-themed quizzes, trade friendship bracelets and more. In some events the album will also be available to buy.

In Liverpool, events are taking place in the likes of the Camp and Furnace on Saturday, April 20, taking place between 11am until 4pm, with tickets priced from £11. Also in 11 HMV shops across the UK and Ireland there will be parties on, Friday, April 19 while eight shops will host them on Saturday, April 20.

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At all HMV shops, fans will be able to purchase The Tortured Poets Department on both vinyl and CD (whilst stocks last), as well as a limited edition Phantom Clear vinyl, available for £44.99 from Friday.

The full list of hmv Shops taking part in Taylor Swift listening parties:

Friday , April 19

hmv Shop Bexleyheath: 15:00

hmv Shop Brighton: 16:00

hmv Shop Oxford Street: 16:00

hmv Shop Glasgow Argyle: 15:30

hmv Shop Bromley: 15:00

hmv Shop Canterbury: 15:00

hmv Shop Staines: 16:00

hmv Shop Bluewater: 18:00

Fopp Edinburgh: 14:00

hmv Shop Birmingham Bullring: 15:00

hmv Shop Newbury: 09:00

Saturday, April 20

hmv Shop Basildon: 14:00

hmv Shop Oxford Street: 16:00

hmv Shop Nuneaton: 10:00

hmv Shop Henry Street, Dublin: 14:00

hmv Shop Oxford: 13:00

hmv Shop Aberdeen: 14:00

hmv Shop Woking: 09:00

hmv Shop Wigan: 15:30

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