Is anybody listening to 12" vinyl 45 rpm singles?


I've gradually added a few 12" vinyl singles to my collection and am surprisingly pleased at the sonic quality of these discs. Years ago I started with a 45 RPM UK copy of Elton John's "Funeral for a friend/Loves lies bleeding on DJM records because I played it a lot on my DJ yellow copy of Goodby Yellow Brick Road and didn't want to wear it out (I know, I know..) It became and remains one of my go to demonstration discs, and no I haven't worn it out yet.  There are some songs I want on vinyl, but sometimes don't really like the remainder of the album.  Gregg Allman's "Midnight Rider" was one such song.  The remainder of that album didn't appeal to me at all, so I never bought it.  Several years ago I learned that Analogue Productions carried the 12" single and it soon ended up in my collection.  Another homerun.  Fast forward to 2 mos ago.  I was perusing the recent TAS ultimate LP list and at the end I saw Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Relax" (1983 UK  ZTT- 12 ZTAS 1)  I thought "why not" and found a clean copy on Discogs.  Unlike the the last 2 titles, this departed from the exact, but sonically improved, replication of the LP version of the song.  It was a bit of a dance mix.  After a minute I was a little disappointed until I got halfway through.  Oh Mercy, the sonics were incredible! So now, it's become a bit of a favorite.  So I'm wondering-what other sonic goodies are hiding in plain sight.  So I hunted around and there are many such titles over a wide spectrum of genres.  My limited experience is that these seem to be the best vinyl versions of these songs that I have.  This format will obviously not be for everyone due to the need to change the disc frequently.  I don't mind-the sonics are worth it.  So, does anyone else listen to these gems and do you have suggestions of personal favorites?

orthomead

A bunch of great suggestions-Thanks to all for participating.  I frequently play disc jockey for our friends, so I rarely play whole album sides on these occasions anyways.  This opens up a whole new world of possibilities.  When I'm listening solo, I sometimes will pull out an LP for a single track and this will actually streamline that process.  I've ordered "uptown funk" by Bruno Mars-my wife loves him and this keeps me in her good graces.  

Found another one ...

Brandi Carlisle "A Rooster Says"

Two track/one record side) 45RPM RSD