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Posted: 27 September 2021 at 11:20am | IP Logged Quote aaronk
As I revisited this one today, here's a summary of the various versions:

1. US promo 45 "Long Version" (no RE in the catalog #), 5:52 printed; 5:55 actual
2. US promo 45 "Edit" (no RE in the catalog #), 4:38 printed; 4:37 actual
3: US promo 12" "Long Version" 6:00 printed; 5:59 actual (runs about 4 seconds longer than promo 45 due to a later fade)
The above three versions are of the UK hit recording, which is not the same as the LP recording. The "Edit" has the channels reversed compared to the long version, and it also runs faster. There is one edit and an early fade on the "Edit."

4. US promo 45 "Edit" (with RE in the catalog #) 4:44 printed; 4:43 actual
This is an edit of the LP version.

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Posted: 14 January 2022 at 11:38am | IP Logged Quote davidlg1971
edogak2000 wrote:
The long "gruff" version now has been released in digital format on amazon Germany and amazon UK, maybe on iTunes too.
[along with Eastbound Train (Live Version)].

Sultans Of Swing runs here 5:54.

I also own the WBS 8736-Promo,the long gruff version runs here 5:55,and the EDIT on the B-Side runs 4:38.

As an FYI for anyone interested, I found the "gruff" version digital single in lossless on Qobuz:

Sultans Of Swing (Alternate Version)
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Posted: 14 January 2022 at 4:01pm | IP Logged Quote aaronk
Thanks for the link! I'm glad they finally made it available in the US.

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Posted: 15 January 2022 at 5:10pm | IP Logged Quote C J Brown
Is the "Gruff" version one of the four tracks mentioned in
Ed's September post above?
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Posted: 15 January 2022 at 11:54pm | IP Logged Quote aaronk
That was my post (not Ed's), and yes, the "gruff" version is the one in the link and mentioned in #1-3 above.

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OK thanks
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Posted: 24 January 2022 at 4:45pm | IP Logged Quote whyaduck
davidlg1971 wrote:
edogak2000 wrote:
The long "gruff" version now has been released in digital format on amazon Germany and amazon UK, maybe on iTunes too.
[along with Eastbound Train (Live Version)].

Sultans Of Swing runs here 5:54.

I also own the WBS 8736-Promo,the long gruff version runs here 5:55,and the EDIT on the B-Side runs 4:38.

As an FYI for anyone interested, I found the "gruff" version digital single in lossless on Qobuz:

Sultans Of Swing (Alternate Version)



How do I purchase Qobuz if i am in USA? I've been unable to do so.

Edited by whyaduck on 24 January 2022 at 5:11pm
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whyaduck wrote:
davidlg1971 wrote:
edogak2000 wrote:

The long "gruff" version now has been released in digital
format on amazon Germany and amazon UK, maybe on iTunes
too.
[along with Eastbound Train (Live Version)].

Sultans Of Swing runs here 5:54.

I also own the WBS 8736-Promo,the long gruff version runs
here 5:55,and the EDIT on the B-Side runs 4:38.

As an FYI for anyone interested, I found the "gruff"
version digital single in lossless on Qobuz:

eastbound-train-dire-straits/e41e4lht2cfca">Sultans Of
Swing (Alternate Version)



How do I purchase Qobuz if i am in USA? I've been unable
to do so.


Do they allow PayPal payment? If so, then PayPal will
convert any currency to US dollars.

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Posted: 25 January 2022 at 8:38am | IP Logged Quote whyaduck
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Edited by whyaduck on 25 January 2022 at 8:47am
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Posted: 25 January 2022 at 8:42am | IP Logged Quote whyaduck
It's not available on Qobuz US and I'm unable to create an account with Qobuz UK, getting message saying I'm in the USA - which I am. I also tried via VPN using a UK IP however they do not permit registration via VPM. Almost like Qobuz is saying they don't want or need the business.

:sigh: One of the multitude of reasons folks pirate is that even when you are eager to hand over currency to purchase music they won't even take it.







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Posted: 25 January 2022 at 8:44am | IP Logged Quote whyaduck
dupe post sorry

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Edited by whyaduck on 25 January 2022 at 8:46am
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Posted: 25 January 2022 at 8:57am | IP Logged Quote aaronk
Ah, you're right. That link above does indeed lead to Qobuz UK.

It's not that they don't want to sell to you. It's a rights/licensing issue. They can't even if they wanted to.

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Posted: 25 January 2022 at 9:02am | IP Logged Quote whyaduck
aaronk wrote:
Ah, you're right. That link above does indeed lead to Qobuz UK.

It's not that they don't want to sell to you. It's a rights/licensing issue. They can't even if they wanted to.


Just found out a buddy of mine has a pristine 45 I will needle drop it instead since no one wants my money :)

Sorry for the multiple posts not sure but when I used edit feature sometimes that happens rather than an edit



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Posted: 25 January 2022 at 9:08am | IP Logged Quote whyaduck
why do these dupes happen? I did choose "edit" :)

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Posted: 25 January 2022 at 12:40pm | IP Logged Quote davidlg1971
Hi whyaduck - sorry for the confusion. I was able to buy it from the US, but I wasn't logged in to Qobuz at the time - I was using my wife's laptop, and I paid with Paypal - I just checked, and sure enough they charge me in British Pounds, not US dollars.

I was just so elated to get the tracks in FLAC format, I didn't notice or care!

So yeah - I recommend shopping in "in-private" mode, or "Incognito" mode without your Qobuz login, and use Paypal to pay.

Good luck!
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Posted: 25 January 2022 at 12:44pm | IP Logged Quote aaronk
Good tip. I didn't realize that was possible.

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Posted: 25 January 2022 at 1:28pm | IP Logged Quote whyaduck
Got it. Thanks folks!

This explains why many years ago I though I heard a different version on then local rock station, with "good night, thank you, now it's time to go home"

I then figured it was some live or demo version and never heard it again.



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