Atlanta Rhythm Section The Polydor Years

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   Just got the new Atlanta Rhythm Section box set titled "The Polydor Years" and have a a number of questions I would like to pose.

So Into You -- the box set has 3 entries for this song a) the LP version, b) the mono edit, c) the single version.  I was not aware that there was a 45 version as the database currently states 45 length so can anyone point out why this song is not simply a fade of the LP version?  Since this 45 version is in mono on the box set what is the difference between the mono edit and the 45 version?

Imaginary Lover -- the box set again has 3 entries for this song a) the LP version, b)the mono edit, c) the single version.  Again I was not aware of a single version as I think the single is just an early fade of the LP so can anyone point out why this song qualifies as a 45 version?  And the mono edit appears to be the same as the mono 45 so how are they different?

I'm Not Going To Let It Bother Me Tonight -- the box set again has 3 entries for this song a) the LP version, b) the mono edit, c) the single version.  All 3 of these run (4:06) and in the database the actual 45 run time is (3:40) and is an edit of the LP version.  So I have the same questions as for the other two songs.  How does the single version differ from the LP version on this box set and since the 45 was in stereo why did they include a mono edit when there was never a mono LP or 45?

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Pat Downey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 01 October 2003 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pat Downey Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Atlanta Rhythm Section The Polydor Years Posted: 10 July 2019 at 7:32pm
	Just got the new Atlanta Rhythm Section box set titled "The Polydor Years" and have a a number of questions I would like to pose. So Into You -- the box set has 3 entries for this song a) the LP version, b) the mono edit, c) the single version. I was not aware that there was a 45 version as the database currently states 45 length so can anyone point out why this song is not simply a fade of the LP version? Since this 45 version is in mono on the box set what is the difference between the mono edit and the 45 version? Imaginary Lover -- the box set again has 3 entries for this song a) the LP version, b)the mono edit, c) the single version. Again I was not aware of a single version as I think the single is just an early fade of the LP so can anyone point out why this song qualifies as a 45 version? And the mono edit appears to be the same as the mono 45 so how are they different? I'm Not Going To Let It Bother Me Tonight -- the box set again has 3 entries for this song a) the LP version, b) the mono edit, c) the single version. All 3 of these run (4:06) and in the database the actual 45 run time is (3:40) and is an edit of the LP version. So I have the same questions as for the other two songs. How does the single version differ from the LP version on this box set and since the 45 was in stereo why did they include a mono edit when there was never a mono LP or 45?

Santi Paradoa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 17 February 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Santi Paradoa Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 July 2019 at 5:24am
	Pat: Check the two edits of "I'm Not Going To Let It Bother Me Tonight" and you will see they do run (3:40). I believe some if not all of the promo 45s for the three songs you mention had mono and stereo sides. When these were included in the box set they must have labeled the mono versions as mono edits. The stereo sides of the promo edits are labeled as single versions (whether they are actually early fades or edits). There are many commercial 45s from this era where the label stated "edit" but in reality they are just early fades of the longer LP version. I'm willing to bet the box set labeled these just as they appeared on the 45s issued back then.
	Santi Paradoa Miami, Florida

Pat Downey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 01 October 2003 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pat Downey Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 July 2019 at 7:31am
	Hmmm maybe there are two pressings of this box set as my times on I'm Not Going To Let It Bother Me Tonight" run (4:06). What about the other two songs I mentioned are they really a version or a length?

Paul C Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 23 October 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul C Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 July 2019 at 7:58am
	The two single edits of “I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight” run (3:40) on my box set, but what I have is an EU pressing. The “single edits” of “So In To You” and “Imaginary Lover” are what we would call “single lengths”. For some reason, my box set does not include “Doraville” in its true 45 form, as the only “single version” it contains is mono.

Pat Downey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 01 October 2003 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pat Downey Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 July 2019 at 1:28pm
	I believe mine is also an EU pressing on the Caroline label which I assumed would be picked up as is for US distribution but perhaps not. Edited by Pat Downey

Pat Downey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 01 October 2003 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pat Downey Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 July 2019 at 1:36pm
	Just to confuse matters further, as Santi wrote he expected a mono and stereo version of the single edit as the box states but looking carefully at my notes for So Into You the box states "mono edit" and "single edit" BOTH of which are mono. Exactly the same story for "Imaginary Lover" so that seems very strange.

Santi Paradoa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 17 February 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 20	Post Options Post Reply Quote Santi Paradoa Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 July 2019 at 4:43pm
	My box is also an EU pressing on the Caroline label. So the stereo edits/lengths are actually mono? I need to listen closely to them, but if they are then they really dropped the ball as both "Imaginary Lover" and "So Into You" already appear on CD in stereo. Paul: The 45 version of "Doraville" already appears in stereo on another CD so I'm not upset.
	Santi Paradoa Miami, Florida

Paul C Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 23 October 2006 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote Paul C Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12 July 2019 at 9:28am
	On my copy, the "single edits" that are supposed to be stereo are definitely stereo. The paragraph to the right of the barcode on the lower flap of the cover of the box gives an address in The Netherlands and says "Made in EU".

Pat Downey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 01 October 2003 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pat Downey Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 July 2019 at 10:28am
	I have it all straightened out now and the results will be posted shortly in the database.