So, to conclude, you guys are generally between two different theories about why we don't have the nice version of the song. You agree that the song wasn't intentionally "hidden", but you give contradicting opinions about why the recording is missing.


1) Because the tape got destroyed by some flood or sth like that.

2) Because the tape was never there at the first place, since this song was an upgrading of the previous version, meant as a guide for Cher's recording, and Obie never had hold of the original tape for that.


And I add also that yes, it is nice to hear many different versions of a song, but the one which is cool and complete, is good to have in a descent sound quality, so it can be played in a more social context also, amongst other songs, and not only for personal listening.