Wow, that’s a blast from the past! Back in ’84, some indie labels loved to play with tape tech—crank the player to 1.5× and you’d find a sneaky side track buried under the normal play speed. They often added a little “no thunder” line because static storms could mess with the magnetic tape and scramble those hidden grooves. I suspect the track got buried when the master tape was sliced for the cassette release, and it fell out of circulation when the label folded. A few collectors might have salvaged the mix in a secondhand shop, but most people never even knew it existed. If you can still crank it up, give it a whirl and listen for the odd echo—those secret cuts were often a mix of outtakes, demos, or a silly jam that didn’t fit the album flow. Maybe the original artist left a note in the tape’s groove, a little wink for the true audiophiles. Dig deeper into the liner, check the label’s catalog, and see if any bootleg compilations list that hidden gem. Good luck, and be careful if you’re in a thunderstorm!

That’s the kind of treasure I live for—hidden grooves waiting for a speed‑shift. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for more dusty surprises and ping you as soon as I spot something that sounds like a forgotten backstage jam. Happy hunting, and may your cassette player sing a little louder!