Songs on cassette/album release, but not CD
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Songs on cassette/album release, but not CD
The other night, I was looking up information on one of my favorite albums, III Sides To Every Story by Extreme from 1992. I read a review I found, and was surprised to read that there was apparently a song on the cassette/album release that was cut for the CD release, because of the old time constraints they used to have on compact discs. I actually still have the old cassette of this album, since it was what I purchased before I started buying CD's. It's been so long since I've listened to the cassette that I no longer even knew what the song sounded like. So, I popped it in the stereo and was blown away by the fact that not only did I remember the song again instantly, but I remembered all the words as well...and it's been years since I've listened to it! I totally forgot the song ever existed!
I'm surprised they didn't re-release the album once technology caught up with the times, and they were able to put more songs on a CD. The only other album I can think of that is related to this is Prince's 1999, which saw the omission of "D.M.S.R." for the compact disc release. Although, that song eventually found its way onto future pressings.
Did this happen a lot back then, with songs being omitted for CD releases? Like I said, I can only think of the two instances. I'm interested to learn how often this occurred.
I'm surprised they didn't re-release the album once technology caught up with the times, and they were able to put more songs on a CD. The only other album I can think of that is related to this is Prince's 1999, which saw the omission of "D.M.S.R." for the compact disc release. Although, that song eventually found its way onto future pressings.
Did this happen a lot back then, with songs being omitted for CD releases? Like I said, I can only think of the two instances. I'm interested to learn how often this occurred.
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I've heard of things being the other way around...more songs on a CD release, but never songs included on tape but not on CD.
I've also heard of songs being on vinyl and left off CD.
I've also heard of songs being on vinyl and left off CD.
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Originally Posted by UAIOE
I've heard of things being the other way around...more songs on a CD release, but never songs included on tape but not on CD.
I've also heard of songs being on vinyl and left off CD.
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Metallica's first album Kill 'em All had Am I Evil? and Blitzkrieg which were both covers if I recall. I have two copies of the cassette, one with and one without, and I believe they are omitted on the CD as well.
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The cassette version of The Cure's "Staring at the Sea" ("Standing on a Beach") contained fewer A sides than the CD version but 12 cool B sides on the second side. Lots of those songs are really worth hearing.
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Speaking of The Cure, has Carnage Visors made its way to DVD yet?
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L.L. Cool J's "Walking With a Panther" has 2 songs on the cassette that didn't make the CD, "Crime Stories" and "Jack the Ripper."
Digital Underground had 4 cassette only tracks (Hip Hop Doll, Gutfest '89 (full version), Sound of the Underground and A Tribute to the Early Days) on their debut "Sex Packets" that didn't make the CD.
Digital Underground had 4 cassette only tracks (Hip Hop Doll, Gutfest '89 (full version), Sound of the Underground and A Tribute to the Early Days) on their debut "Sex Packets" that didn't make the CD.
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Wasn't "Little Drummer Boy" removed from later releases of Joan Jett: I Love Rock and Roll?
Although technically, I think it was removed from a re-release of the LP.
Although technically, I think it was removed from a re-release of the LP.
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Originally Posted by wendersfan
Speaking of The Cure, has Carnage Visors made its way to DVD yet?
Unfortunately, that in no way answers your question...
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Originally Posted by dgmayor
Metallica's first album Kill 'em All had Am I Evil? and Blitzkrieg which were both covers if I recall. I have two copies of the cassette, one with and one without, and I believe they are omitted on the CD as well.
There's plenty of songs that are not on CD but only appear on vinyl versions of the album. Mainly punk/indie bands. Just off the top of my head:
The Hellacopters do a version of "City Slang" that is on the "Payin' The Dues" LP, but not on CD.
The Wildhearts have a live version of "Weekend" that is only on the vinyl version of "Strike Back".
I know the Donnas have a song or two that only appear on vinyl.
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So were all these songs you're mentioning not released on the CD releases because of time constraints, or other reasons?
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Originally Posted by dgmayor
Metallica's first album Kill 'em All had Am I Evil? and Blitzkrieg which were both covers if I recall. I have two copies of the cassette, one with and one without, and I believe they are omitted on the CD as well.
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Originally Posted by dgmayor
Metallica's first album Kill 'em All had Am I Evil? and Blitzkrieg which were both covers if I recall. I have two copies of the cassette, one with and one without, and I believe they are omitted on the CD as well.
I also have a Kill 'Em All CD on the Megaforce label.
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There are several double live albums that had songs removed for cd so it would fit on a single disc. In a few cases there are three different versions: original double album complete on 2 cds, edited version on 1 cd, and complete original + bonus tracks on 2 cds. Is there a complete "Uriah Heep-Live"? Only version I've found has the Rock 'n' Roll Medly from end of side 4 missing on 1 cd.
Also seen some of those 2 albums on 1 cd where a few songs were cut to make it fit.
Also seen some of those 2 albums on 1 cd where a few songs were cut to make it fit.
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Digital Underground had 4 cassette only tracks (Hip Hop Doll, Gutfest '89 (full version), Sound of the Underground and A Tribute to the Early Days) on their debut "Sex Packets" that didn't make the CD.
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Hammer Too Legit To Quit
Rollin' On (Bonus on side one)
Street Soldiers (Saxapella Reprise) (Bonus on side two)
Addams Groove (Bonus on side two, later added to CD release)
I could swear DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince had some bonus tracks on a couple of albums, but I can't find any confirmation of this...
Rollin' On (Bonus on side one)
Street Soldiers (Saxapella Reprise) (Bonus on side two)
Addams Groove (Bonus on side two, later added to CD release)
I could swear DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince had some bonus tracks on a couple of albums, but I can't find any confirmation of this...
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Thanks, but I broke out my conversion software, hooked up the tape player to the computer, and made an mp3 out of it already. I'm good to go.
#22
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Originally Posted by achau9598
10,000 Maniacs' version of "Peace Train" is on the cassette, but sadly missing from the CD version of "In My Tribe."
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I bought "In My Tribe" on cd shortly after it was released and "Peace Train" is there. I recall that the band had it removed from the album after Cat Stevens said something supporting the fatwa against Salman Rushdie.
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Originally Posted by JP5683
I could swear DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince had some bonus tracks on a couple of albums, but I can't find any confirmation of this...