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B-sides that deserved to be A-sides

Records that enjoyed a reversal of fortune

B-sides that deserved to be A-sides
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Paul Bernhardt
27/09/2024 14:30 ‧ 8 months ago | StarsInsider

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Back in the day, music fans would eagerly await the next single release from their favorite artist. The A-side—the song intended to be a hit—was backed up by a B-side, invariably a lesser-known track quite often selected as filler or throwaway. But there have been occasions when the flipside has overshadowed the track it's meant to be supporting. This reversal of fortune is exemplified by numerous tracks that made the cut despite being consigned to "side two." So, what are the B-sides that deserved to be A-sides?

Click on and take a spin through this back catalogue of vintage vinyl.

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