I’m a big fan of 12″ singles – the maxi-singles largely of a bygone era that include not only B-sides, but alternate mixes and edits of my favorite tracks. And when it comes to 12″ singles, there are a few artists I obsess over, but none more than Madonna.

Madonna is the greatest solo artist of my generation, and her amazing and substantial catalog of singles backs that up; “Vogue,” “Like A Virgin,” “Material Girl,” “Hung Up,” “Crazy For You,” the list of unforgettable classics is nearly endless. And nearly all of these legendary tunes have remixes and edits associated with them, mixes that sometimes radically alter a song or make it even better.

And they can be a real pain in the ass to find. While many artists who started in the 80s have embraced the retrospective box set and collection model, releasing all (or at least the best) versions of their singles in easy-to-buy formats, Madonna’s singles discography remains stubbornly scattered across countless records, CDs and cassette tapes. And since a lot of her songs have a shockingly large number of remixes (easily sometimes going into the double digits) this can be a real problem to those obsessive fans like myself, who want every version possible.

This list is an attempt to make it a little easier to track down these mixes, by cataloging every official mix and edit of every song Madonna has released as a single. It is a work in progress, and I am not immune to making mistakes, so if you feel I that I have made an error, please detail it in the comments and I will do my best to fix it. I’m also not going to detail exactly where you can find each mix, Discogs can be your guide for that, I’m just letting you know they exist.

I hope this list is helpful to my fellow obsessive Madonna collectors.

And I hope my friends don’t think I’m insane for putting this together.

 

“Everybody” (1982)

Album Version [4:57] – Available on any pressing of Madonna’s self-titled debut that was released before 2001. Since then it has been replaced by the 12″ remix.
Celebration Edit [4:12] – An edited version of the original 12″ remix. On Celebration.
Dub [9:23]– Available on many different 12″ singles.
Original 12″ Version [6:02] – Unlabeled as a remix. This is the version that is on all current editions of the self-titled album. It can also be found on US 12″ singles and the CD single.
Instrumental [6:17] – an edit of the nine-minute dub version, only available on the Italian 12″ single.
UK Remix [6:16] – Unlabeled remix only available on the UK 12″ single.
UK Remix Dub [5:59] – B-side to the UK 12″ single.
UK Remix Edit [3:20] – Unlabeled remix only available on the UK 7″ single.
UK Remix Dub Edit [4:40] – B-side to the UK 7″ single.
You Can Dance Remix [6:44] – For the remix album You Can Dance. Included on all versions of the album regardless of format, is mixed as part of a continuous mix.
You Can Dance Remix Edit [4:34] – Shortened edit created exclusively for the You Can Dance (Single Edits of Album Remixes) promotional 12″ .

 

“Burning Up” (1983)

Album Version [3:45] – Available on all CD and digital editions of Madonna’s self-titled debut as well as most vinyl pressings.
Alternate Album Version [4:48] – This alternate version is on some pressings of the debut album. It’s also included on Madonna: The First Album, a Europe-only repressing of the self-titled debut released after the success of Like A Virgin. It’s difficult to tell which versions of Madonna have this version as many are mislabeled. You just have to play it to find out! You can also find it on some 12″ singles and as the B-side to “Angel.”
Alternate Album Mix Edit [3:14] – Apparently this is exclusive to the Philippines 7″ single.
12″ Version [6:00] – On most 12″ and CD singles and is also included as a bonus track on any CD or digital version of the self-titled album released after 2001.
7″ Version [3:50] – Included on various 7″ singles.
Japanese 7″ Version [3:55] – Only available on the Japanese 7″ single and on the Japanese only 40CD Madonna Singles Box Set.

 

“Physical Attraction” (1983)

[technically the B-side to “Burning Up,” it was featured as a double-A side in some territories]
Original Album Version [6:40] – Available on Madonna’s 1982 self-titled debut album on all formats.
7″ Version [3:54] – Included as b-side to various 7″ singles of “Burning Up.”
You Can Dance Remix [6:40] – On the remix album You Can Dance. Included on all versions of the album regardless of format.
You Can Dance Remix Edit [3:45] – Shortened edit created exclusively for the You Can Dance (Single Edits of Album Remixes) promotional 12″.

 

“Holiday” (1983)

Original Album Version [6:11] – Available on any edition of Madonna’s self-titled debut, as well as the 2009 greatest hits compilation Celebration.
7″ Version [3:50] – On the 7″ single and is the B-side to at least one 12″ single
Extended Remix [6:59] – An incredibly rare remix only available on the 1987 “Holiday/Over And Over” promo 12″ single
Dub [6:57] – Can be found on the CD and tape editions of You Can Dance, the “Holiday/Over And Over” promo as well as an all dub promo 12″ single
Immaculate Collection Remix [4:06] – Close in length to the single edit, but a different version made for the Immaculate Collection.

 

“Lucky Star” (1984)

Original Album Version [5:38] – Available on any edition of Madonna’s self-titled debut.
7″ Remix [3:44] – Included on various 7″ singles.
US/New Remix [7:15] – Originally released as the A-side to some editions of the 12″ and CD singles under the title “US Remix.” Since 2001, it’s been included as a bonus track to the digital and CD editions of Madonna under the name “New Remix.” It’s also included on the iTunes edition of the Immaculate Collection.
Immaculate Collection Remix [3:55] – You can only find this on physical copies of The Immaculate Collection, as mentioned before, the iTunes edition does not include it.
Celebration Edit [3:40] – A nearly identical version to the one included on The Immaculate Collection, it’s exclusive to Celebration.

 

“Borderline” (1984)

Original Album Version [5:21] – Available on any edition of Madonna’s self-titled debut.
7″ Remix – Included on various 7″ singles.
US/New Mix [6:57] – Same case as “Lucky Star” the “New” and “US” remixes are one in the same and were issued with either name in different territories. On 12″ and CD singles.
Dub/Instrumental [5:41] – Only included on some 12″ singles – many have “Lucky Star” as the B-side instead. Usually labeled as a dub, some singles call it an instrumental.
Immaculate Collection Remix [3:57] – Included on physical copies of The Immaculate Collection and all versions of Celebration.
Immaculate Collection Remix 2nd Version [5:18] – Exclusive to the iTunes edition of The Immaculate Collection

 

“Like a Virgin” (1984)

Original Album Version [3:39] – Available on the album of the same name.
Extended Dance Version [6:10] – 12″ dance remix on 12″ singles and CD singles. Also included as a bonus track on any digital or CD version of Like A Virgin from 2001 on.
Immaculate Collection Remix [3:11] – Included on all editions of The Immaculate Collection and Celebration.

 

“Material Girl” (1984)

Original Album Version [4:02] – Available on Like A Virgin.
Extended Dance Mix [6:07] – 12″ dance remix on 12″ singles and CD singles. Also included as a bonus track on any digital or CD version of Like A Virgin from 2001 on.
Immaculate Collection Remix [4:01] – Included on all editions of The Immaculate Collection and Celebration.

 

“Crazy for You” (1985)

Album Version [4:08] – Available on the soundtrack to Vision Quest as well as the 1985 12″ and 7″ singles.
Immaculate Collection Remix [3:46] – Included on all editions of The Immaculate Collection and Celebration. It can also be found on the ballad collection Something To Remember, and is featured on the 1991 12″ and CD singles for the song (pictured).

 

“Angel” (1985)

Album Version [3:57] – Available on Like A Virgin and Celebration.
7″ Edit [3:40] – Included on various 7″ singles.
Extended Dance Mix [6:11] – 12″ dance remix on 12″ singles and CD singles.
Dance Mix Edit [4;57] – a 7″ edit of the 12″ remix. On some 7″ singles.

 

“Into the Groove” (1985)

Album Version [4:46] – Included on some editions of Like A Virgin, it can also be found on Celebration.
Extended Remix/Shep Pettibone Remix [8:30] – 12″ dance remix on 12″ singles and CD singles.
Remix Dub [6:23] – Available on the 12″ and CD singles as well as all versions of You Can Dance.
You Can Dance Remix [8:27] – Can be found on all versions of You Can Dance.
Immaculate Collection Remix [4:10] –  Included on all versions of The Immaculate Collection.
You Can Dance Remix Edit [4:45] – Shortened edit created exclusively for the You Can Dance (Single Edits of Album Remixes) 12″ promotional LP.

 

“Dress You Up” (1985)

Album Version [4:02] – Available on Like A Virgin.
The 12″ Formal Mix [6:17] – 12″ dance remix on 12″ singles and CD singles.
The Casual Instrumental Mix [4:37] – An instrumental remix that is on most 12″ and CD singles.
Celebration Edit [4:03] – On Celebration. A slightly different mix, but this may really just be nothing more than a mastering error.

 

“Gambler” (1985)

Album Version [3:54] – Available on the soundtrack to Vision Quest.
Extended Dance Remix [5:39] – Only available on 12″ single.
Instrumental [3:53] – Only available on the 12″ single.

 

“Live to Tell” (1986)

Album Version [5:49] – Available on True Blue, Something To Remember and Celebration.
Single Edit [4:37] – On the 7″ and 12″ and CD single.
Instrumental [5:49] – On the 7″ and 12″ and CD single.
Live Version [8:22] – The B-side to the 12″ single to “You’ll See.”
Live Version Edit [6:22] – Shortened version that was on a few 7″ singles for “You’ll See.”
Immaculate Collection Remix [5:19] – Included on all editions of The Immaculate Collection.

 

“Papa Don’t Preach” (1986)

Album Version [4:29] – Available on True Blue and Celebration.
Extended Version [5:39] – on the 12″ and CD singles.
Immaculate Collection Remix [4:09] – Included on all editions of The Immaculate Collection.

 

“True Blue” (1986)

Album Version [4:19] – Available on True Blue.
The Color Mix/Extended Remix [6:39] – Two different names for the same remix. Can be found on various 12″ and CD singles.
Remix Edit [4:27] – Can be found on many 7″, 12″ and CD singles.
Instrumental [6:50] – Can be found on many 7″, 12″ and CD singles.

 

“Open Your Heart” (1986)

Album Version [4:14] – Available on True Blue.
Extended Remix [10:35] – on the 12″ and CD single.
Dub [6:39] – on the 12″ and CD single.
Immaculate Collection Remix [3:51] – Included on all editions of The Immaculate Collection and Celebration.

 

“La Isla Bonita” (1987)

Album Version [4:03] – Available on True Blue and Celebration.
Extended Remix [5:26] – On various 12″ and CD singles as well as the 2001 remastered version of True Blue.
Instrumental [5:20] – On various 12″ and CD singles.
7″ Instrumental [4:20] – Only on the 7″ single.

 

“Who’s That Girl” (1987)

Album Version [3:58] – On the Who’s That Girl soundtrack and Celebration.
Extended Version [6:29] – On various 12″ and CD singles.
Dub [5:05] – On some 12″ singles, but not all.

 

“Causing a Commotion” (1987)

Album Version [4:03] – On the Who’s That Girl soundtrack.
Silver Screen Mix [6:39] – On various 12″ and CD single.
Movie House Mix [9:45] – On various 12″ and CD singles.
Dub [7:09] – On various 12″ and CD singles.
Silver Screen Single Mix [4:00] – Only on the 7″ single.

 

“The Look of Love” (1987)

Album Version [4:03] – On the Who’s That Girl soundtrack and all singles, regardless of format. No other versions of this song exist.

 

“Spotlight” (1988)

Album Version [6:24] – On the remix album You Can Dance.
Album Remix Single Edit [4:32] – Shortened edit created for the You Can Dance (Single Edits of Album Remixes) 12″ promotional record. Also released on 7″ and CD singles for the song, making this the only track from that promotional 12″ that is available elsewhere.
Dub [4:49] – on a few different 12″ singles

 

“Where’s The Party” [Promo only] (1988)

Album Version [4:21] – On True Blue.
Remix [7:17] – Remix for the remix album You Can Dance.
Extended Remix [7:13] – Special 12″ remix based on the You Can Dance remix that is complete and unmixed (You Can Dance is a continuous mix). On the “Where’s the Party/Spotlight” 12″ promo single.
Dub [6:22] – Originally included on the “Where’s the Party/Spotlight” 12″ promo single. Can also be found on the CD and tape editions of You Can Dance.
Album Remix Single Edit [4:13] – Shortened edit created exclusively for the You Can Dance (Single Edits of Album Remixes) 12″ promotional single. Also on the Japanese 7″ single.

 

“Over and Over” [Promo Only] (1988)

Album Version [4:12] – On Like A Virgin.
Remix [7:11] – On You Can Dance.
Extended Remix [7:11] – Special 12″ remix based on the You Can Dance remix that is complete and unmixed (You Can Dance is a continuous mix). Only on the promo only “Holiday/Over and Over” 12″ single.
Dub [????] – Only found on an all-dub promo 12″ single.
Album Remix Single Edit [3:55] – Shortened edit created exclusively for the You Can Dance (Single Edits of Album Remixes) 12″ promotional single.

 

“Like a Prayer” (1989)

Album Version [5:42] – On the album Like A Prayer and Celebration.
7″ Version [5:19] – On most 7″ singles and some CD singles.
7″ Version Fade Out [5:06] – On the Japanese 7″ and some CD singles.
7″ Remix Edit [5:45] – On many 7″, 12″ and CD singles. Also on the Remixed Prayers mini-album
7″ Dance Edit [5:20] – On some CD singles.
12″ Dance Mix [7:56] – On many 12″ and CD singles. Also on the Remixed Prayers mini-album.
12″ Extended Remix [7:25] – On many 12″ and CD singles. Also on the Remixed Prayers mini-album. 
12″ Club Version [6:36] – On many 12″ and CD singles. Also on the Remixed Prayers mini-album.
Instra Dub [6:15] – Only available on 12″ promo singles.
Churchapella [6:08] – On many 12″ and CD singles. Also on the Remixed Prayers mini-album.
Bass Dub [5:47] – Only available on 12″ promo singles.
Dub Beats [4:40] – Only available on 12″ promo singles.
Immaculate Collection Remix [5:51] – Included on all editions of The Immaculate Collection.

 

“Express Yourself” (1989)

Album Version [4:39]  – On the album Like A Prayer.
7″ Remix [4:30] – On many 7″ and CD singles.
Non-Stop Express Mix [7:57] – On many 12″ and CD singles. Also on the Remixed Prayers mini-album.
Stop & Go Dubs [10:49] – On many 12″ and CD singles. Also on the Remixed Prayers mini-album.
Local Mix [6:26] – On many 12″ and CD singles. Also on the Remixed Prayers mini-album.
Celebration Edit [4:01] – A modified version of the video version, only on Celebration.
Immaculate Collection Remix [4:04]– Included on all editions of The Immaculate Collection.

 

“Cherish”  (1989)

Album version [5:04] – On the album Like a Prayer.
7″ Version [4:03] – On nearly all 7″, 12″ and CD singles.
Extended version [6:18] – On nearly all 12″ and CD singles. Also on some singles of “Keep It Together.”

 

“Oh Father” (1989)

Album version – [4:58] – On the album Like a Prayer.
Single edit [4:20] – The only remix/edit is found on all singles.

 

“Dear Jessie” (1989)

Album version [4:20] – On the album Like a Prayer, and all singles regardless of format. No other versions exist.

Part two can now be found here!