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    Is there a list of ‘singles’ that had a physical release?

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    • G
      Greenmetalsuit last edited by

      Phew! I didn’t really know how to phrase this post.

      I used to be able to go Woolworths or another record shop and purchase Paul’s latest. I’d then go home and carefully place it on the record player and listen while looking at the sleeve and artwork. Great stuff. Side B’s were really a treasure as they used to be unavailable elsewhere. I remember walking into town on the dark, on a mission to buy 7” ‘Once upon a long ago’ and waiting until the last possible moment so my purchase would be registered on the Christmas chart.

      anyway, blah blah blah... You all know this. But I went into HMV last year to ask for ‘Come On To Me’ as a CD single but was told is was not available in this format.

      A 7” single used to be a precious source for new material, so it was an essential purchase.

      Is there a list of physical 7” releases? And also CD singles? When was the first and last cassingle? When was the first download only song? Etc etc.

      If I had some more time to spend, then I guess I'd be with you my friend.

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      • Kestrel
        Kestrel last edited by

        This is a useful site to work your way through as far as Paul's releases are concerned. However, in recent years, his 'singles' have been download only it seems other than promotional cd-r's.

        https://www.discogs.com/artist/35301-Paul-McCartney?subtype=Singles-EPs&filter_anv=0&type=Releases&page=1

        Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

        'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

        'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

        Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

        Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

        O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

        O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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        • Bruce M.
          Bruce M. last edited by

          For better or worse, physical singles are nearly dead, except for occasional special deals like Record Store Day. Hell, physical albums are in major decline, too. Those of us dinosaurs who like to own physical copies of our music are approaching extinction.

          "The only true patriotism, the only rational patriotism is loyalty to the nation all the time, loyalty to government when it deserves it."

          \--Mark Twain

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          • Nancy R
            Nancy R last edited by

            Bruce M. wrote:

            For better or worse, physical singles are nearly dead, except for occasional special deals like Record Store Day. Hell, physical albums are in major decline, too. Those of us dinosaurs who like to own physical copies of our music are approaching extinction.

            I hope not too soon. I’m nearly 64 and hoping for another 25-30 years! I have some good genes though - mom’s dad lived to 96, dad’s dad lived to 102, dad lived to nearly 90, and mom is still with us at 88. 🤞

            Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

            GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

            Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

            FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

            Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

            Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

            Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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            • Kestrel
              Kestrel last edited by

              Bruce M. wrote:

              Those of us dinosaurs who like to own physical copies of our music are approaching extinction.

              If music ceases to be made available in a physical format I'll simply stop buying it. I have hundreds of cds and vinyl that really need revisting anyway.

              But the good news is that like vinyl, cassettes are making a come back too so I'm hopeful that cds at least will be around for some time to come.

              Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

              'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

              'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

              Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

              Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

              O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

              O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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              • oobu24
                oobu24 last edited by

                Kestrel wrote:

                Bruce M. wrote:

                Those of us dinosaurs who like to own physical copies of our music are approaching extinction.

                If music ceases to be made available in a physical format I'll simply stop buying it. I have hundreds of cds and vinyl that really need revisting anyway.

                But the good news is that like vinyl, cassettes are making a come back too so I'm hopeful that cds at least will be around for some time to come.

                What about 8 tracks? lol

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                • Nancy R
                  Nancy R last edited by

                  oobu24 wrote:

                  Kestrel wrote:

                  Bruce M. wrote:

                  Those of us dinosaurs who like to own physical copies of our music are approaching extinction.

                  If music ceases to be made available in a physical format I'll simply stop buying it. I have hundreds of cds and vinyl that really need revisting anyway.

                  But the good news is that like vinyl, cassettes are making a come back too so I'm hopeful that cds at least will be around for some time to come.

                  What about 8 tracks? lol

                  I have one 8 track tape I saved - the music from a movie Ringo was in (Son Of Dracula) Have nothing to play it on though. 😂

                  Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                  GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                  Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                  FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                  Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                  Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                  Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                  • Kestrel
                    Kestrel last edited by

                    oobu24 wrote:

                    Kestrel wrote:

                    Bruce M. wrote:

                    Those of us dinosaurs who like to own physical copies of our music are approaching extinction.

                    If music ceases to be made available in a physical format I'll simply stop buying it. I have hundreds of cds and vinyl that really need revisting anyway.

                    But the good news is that like vinyl, cassettes are making a come back too so I'm hopeful that cds at least will be around for some time to come.

                    What about 8 tracks? lol

                     Well, perhaps not 8 tracks or 78rpms for that matter either.

                    Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

                    'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

                    'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

                    Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

                    Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

                    O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

                    O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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                    • Bruce M.
                      Bruce M. last edited by

                      Kestrel wrote:

                      Bruce M. wrote:

                      Those of us dinosaurs who like to own physical copies of our music are approaching extinction.

                      If music ceases to be made available in a physical format I'll simply stop buying it. I have hundreds of cds and vinyl that really need revisting anyway.

                      But the good news is that like vinyl, cassettes are making a come back too so I'm hopeful that cds at least will be around for some time to come.

                      I sorta understand the modest revival of vinyl (still a very small volume in the music industry overall), but renewed interest in cassettes baffles me. They were a horrible, problem-prone medium whose only value was that you could play them in your car -- a function that's now covered by either CDs or streaming. Why would anyone willingly buy music on cassette?

                      "The only true patriotism, the only rational patriotism is loyalty to the nation all the time, loyalty to government when it deserves it."

                      \--Mark Twain

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                      • Nancy R
                        Nancy R last edited by

                        Bruce M. wrote:

                        Kestrel wrote:

                        Bruce M. wrote:

                        Those of us dinosaurs who like to own physical copies of our music are approaching extinction.

                        If music ceases to be made available in a physical format I'll simply stop buying it. I have hundreds of cds and vinyl that really need revisting anyway.

                        But the good news is that like vinyl, cassettes are making a come back too so I'm hopeful that cds at least will be around for some time to come.

                        I sorta understand the modest revival of vinyl (still a very small volume in the music industry overall), but renewed interest in cassettes baffles me. They were a horrible, problem-prone medium whose only value was that you could play them in your car -- a function that's now covered by either CDs or streaming. Why would anyone willingly buy music on cassette?

                        Bruce, this is becoming a habit, me agreeing with you! 😂

                        Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                        GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                        Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                        FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                        Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                        Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                        Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                        • oobu24
                          oobu24 last edited by

                          Bruce M. wrote:

                          Kestrel wrote:

                          Bruce M. wrote:

                          Those of us dinosaurs who like to own physical copies of our music are approaching extinction.

                          If music ceases to be made available in a physical format I'll simply stop buying it. I have hundreds of cds and vinyl that really need revisting anyway.

                          But the good news is that like vinyl, cassettes are making a come back too so I'm hopeful that cds at least will be around for some time to come.

                          I sorta understand the modest revival of vinyl (still a very small volume in the music industry overall), but renewed interest in cassettes baffles me. They were a horrible, problem-prone medium whose only value was that you could play them in your car -- a function that's now covered by either CDs or streaming. Why would anyone willingly buy music on cassette?

                          And speaking of ways to ply them...it's becoming more difficult to find a car/suv that even has a cd player. I'm happy that my new car has one.

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