Question Smiths not on album compilation

[richardbajor]

I have had a good look round the forum as I'd think this was certainly something many fans would have done but not been able to find a listing.

I'm basically trying to compile my own compilation of any Smiths tracks that were officially released on b-sides, compilations, 12 Inches etc, and including alternative versions, that were not featured on the standalone albums with an identical track (The Smiths, Meat Is Murder, Queen Is Dead & Strangeways). I'm not looking for demos or unreleased which would be a separate project.

Going through discogs and perhaps also needing to compare versions to the album versions would be a long drawn out process if someone has already done this. So if someone can link me to a list or has already produced a list they can cut and paste on here that would save me hours and hours of time- thanks.

 

[Famous when dead]

Go here:

Category:The Smiths Discography - Morrissey-solo Wiki

www.morrissey-solo.com

Then 'singles' and you can then go through them and see what you consider meets your criteria.

Or,
All songs listed to pick through (minus live versions etc).

Category:The Smiths Songs - Morrissey-solo Wiki

www.morrissey-solo.com

Or,

I'd recommend this collection (done per single) as it's very thorough and includes a good rationale for each single's extra tracks.

The Smiths "Extra Track (and a tacky badge)" - Archive collection download

The incredible project that everyone should own. The blog site that launched this project has been dead for 7 years now. Given the detail in the information and the general amazing quality of the restoration, I humbly present the entire collection via static links. The collection's tagline: "A...

www.morrissey-solo.com

Regards,
FWD.

 

[richardbajor]

Thanks- I reckon the 3rd one may be the best and feels relatively easy to sift through- certainly going to be an improvement on discogs. As you hinted probably a bit of work to do on what fits my criteria but I could always add a live version CD to stop too much repetition on the core stuff.
Thanks for taking the time out to reply.

 

[Anonymous]

Smiths songs and versions

 

[Skylarker]

Not sure if you are on Spotify but even if you're not you can still use this as a quick and concise reference guide to (pretty much) all of the officially released material (b-sides, non album singles, etc) that was never on a studio album.

And again, I'll clarify, there are a few that slipped through the cracks but VERY few.

 

[richardbajor]

Thanks- that could be a very useful list and it's well referenced to stuff I will mostly have in my collection anyway so easy to grab for a compilation.