Which streaming service's exclusive release strategy with Taylor Swift's '1989' album in 2014 forced a major shift in how music retailers approached inventory management and artist relationships?

The music industry has undergone massive transformation due to digital disruption. Physical album sales once dominated the retail landscape, but streaming services have fundamentally altered how music is distributed, consumed, and monetized. This trivia question examines a pivotal moment in music retail's recent history and how it reshaped the industry's supply chain dynamics.

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Apple Music's three-month exclusive streaming rights, which led to major retailers threatening to boycott physical copies
Spotify's initial refusal to carry the album, which caused physical retailers to overstock in anticipation of increased demand
Amazon Music's bundled pricing strategy that combined physical and digital formats, undercutting traditional music retailers
Tidal's high-fidelity exclusive, which prompted traditional retailers to create premium physical editions to compete