re-record

[ree-ri-kawrd]

verb (used with object)

1. to record (something) another time.

2. to transfer (a recording) from one process to another, as from shellac to long-playing record.

re-record

verb

1. to make a recording of (something recorded before) again

   they had to re-record it in the studio

Word History and Origins

Origin of re-record¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

For instance, 14-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift had to re-record her albums to own all her music, while several other musicians have started their own labels to retain full or partial control over their work.

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After her original masters sold, she vowed to re-record all six albums, which became known as "Taylor's Versions".

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That meant he needed contemporary musicians who understood the records and could re-record Ritchie’s songs and reach an audience that was listening to Michael Jackson, Madonna and George Michael.

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He cast contemporary performers who could re-record their material too: Marshall Crenshaw as Buddy Holly, Brian Setzer as Eddie Cochran and Howard Huntsberry as Jackie Wilson.

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Swift responded to the original sale of her masters by vowing to re-record those records, effectively diminishing the value of those master tapes, and putting ownership back in her hands.

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