2.12g Import/domestic singles (Smashing Pumpkins)
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This article is from the Smashing Pumpkins FAQ, by Mike Hamilton michaelh@ualberta.ca with numerous contributions by others.
2.12g Import/domestic singles (Smashing Pumpkins)
Differences in singles are quite common- generally US and UK singles are
limited to two or three B-sides, for chart/ratings purposes- including
more songs would change their status from 'single' to 'EP', which would
mean they couldn't be counted in certain charts. Usually, where
different versions of a single exist, the US version will simply omit
certain B- sides, UK releases will be split into two parts, and Japanese
or central European releases (Germany, Holland, etc.) will include all
tracks.
CD singles for I Am One, Cherub Rock, Rocket, Bullet with Butterfly
Wings, and Zero either exist only in one form (from one country), or have
the same number of tracks on each release (except that the box set
release of BwBW also includes 5 cover songs).
Disarm is in two parts from the UK, labelled "Heart" and "Smile".
Tonight, Tonight, Thirty-Three, and Perfect, as well as having 2-part
UK singles, also have a US counterpart with omitted B-sides.
1979, Tonight, Tonight, and Perfect have central-Europe releases with all
B-sides included. 1979 and Perfect also have US releases with omitted
B-sides.
Today and Tonight, Tonight also have Japanese import versions: Today
features Hello Kitty Kat, Obscured, French Movie Theme, and Apathy's Last
Kiss (only otherwise available on the Today 7"). Tonight, Tonight has
the same tracks as the central-Europe release (i.e. all 6 B-sides).
For detailed information on singles and the different versions, consult
either discography.
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