No, you're correct, it was a new release, just like the just announced album is a new release. I'll expect some kind of signed version at some point for this new album since, as you said, it's not a rerelease.
Jason above did not specifically mention rereleases, he hypothesized that her massive autograph releases are over, not rereleases. Since that has been how she has always done things, I would expect it to continue. But once again, we shall see.