Template:Did you know nominations/Pre-release cover version

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The result was: promoted by Allen3 ^talk 11:49, 8 October 2013 (UTC)

Pre-release cover version[edit]

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... that pre-release cover versions are common in the UK because songs by big acts get weeks of airplay before being released?

Created by Launchballer (talk). Self nominated at 11:04, 22 September 2013 (UTC).

I discussed the article with the creator previously on my talk page. I think it meets the DYK criteria and is ready to post. One minor observation: the sentence "While not technically illegal[3], they are operating in a very tricky area of licensing.[12]" is almost verbatim copied and pasted from the sources No. [3] and [12]. It is just one sentence, not a serious issue, but I think it should be tweaked or rewritten a bit. Interesting topic, thanks User:Launchballer for writing it. --Vejvančický (talk / contribs) 11:36, 22 September 2013 (UTC)
Perhaps I'm too pedantic ... --Vejvančický (talk / contribs) 11:39, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

It's better to be safe than sorry. I've reworded both slightly. Is that better?--Laun chba ller 11:42, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

Perfect. Thanks. --Vejvančický (talk / contribs) 11:47, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

What about linking airplay in the blurb? It was an unknown term to me. But I understand that it can be superfluous for native English speakers. --Vejvančický (talk / contribs) 11:51, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

I've added the link in.--Laun chba ller 11:53, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

I've noticed another thing, Launchballer. Your blurb says that "pre-release cover versions are common in the UK", however, it isn't anywhere in the article. Could you adjust, please? --Vejvančický (talk / contribs) 15:12, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

Vejvančický: Fixed.--Laun chba ller 17:53, 22 September 2013 (UTC)

I would prefer stating something in the sense that the situation in UK is unique ... I'm not sure if pre-release cover versions are common - the article and the sources list only few examples of successful cover versions. But I'm no expert. I think we should wait for another editor/independent reviewer. --Vejvančický (talk / contribs) 14:12, 30 September 2013 (UTC)

Done--Laun chba ller 13:10, 1 October 2013 (UTC)