Javelin & TapeLover
Hey, ever thought about a methodical way to hunt down and archive those lost B‑sides? I’ve got a few tricks that could make the whole process razor‑sharp.
That sounds right up my alley, I’ve got a little ritual for hunting down the hidden gems, so hit me with your tricks and let’s make a list of the forgotten B‑sides we’re about to resurrect together
Let’s hit it in three phases—catalog, dig, and confirm. First, pull every track listing we know from the main albums and note any missing titles, then flag any tracks that show up only on singles or promos. Second, search every streaming service for “B‑side” or “promo” tags, scan vinyl sleeve images for extra titles, and hit niche forums where collectors swap scans of rare releases. Finally, cross‑check each candidate with the label’s archive or a session‑log database, and if it shows up on a promo or a limited edition, we’ve got our gem. Ready to map the list?
That’s a clean three‑step plan—catalog, dig, confirm. I’m ready to roll up my sleeves, pull up the archives, and start hunting those hidden tracks together. Let’s map the list.
First, grab the official track listings for each album in the catalog we’re targeting—note every title and its position. Second, run a search across streaming metadata for any “B‑side” or “promo” tags, and pull up the physical sleeve scans from vinyl sites to spot unlisted tracks. Third, cross‑reference those findings with label session logs or collector forums; any track that appears on a single or a limited pressing is a candidate. Let’s start with the first album’s data—what’s the release we’re tackling first?
Let’s start with The Smiths’ debut, *The Smiths*. Here’s the official track listing in order:
1. **Hand in Glove**
2. **This Charming Man**
3. **The Boy with the Thorn in His Side**
4. **This Night**
5. **The Queen Is Dead**
6. **Still Ill**
7. **I Know What Love Is**
8. **What Difference Does It Make?**
9. **The Last Of The Famous International Playboys**
Now we’ll flag any B‑side or promo tracks that slipped through the main sleeve and move on to the digging phase. Ready?