Madonna - Like A Virgin -maxi Vinyl--mp3- - Up ...

In 1984, the 12" single was not just a larger disc; it was a technological statement. Spinning at 33 ⅓ or 45 RPM, the wider grooves allowed for:

Madonna’s Like a Virgin 12" Maxi (Sire/Warner Bros. – 0-20291, US pressings; or W9290T in the UK) is the definitive version for collectors. Madonna - Like A Virgin -Maxi Vinyl--MP3- - UP ...

This specific track (the Extended Dance Remix) has distinct musical features: In 1984, the 12" single was not just

The maxi vinyl’s Extended Dance Remix features Nile Rodgers’ funky guitar stabs and Tony Thompson’s massive drum hits. In analog format, the high-end sibilance of Madonna's breathy intro ("I made it through the wilderness") remains uncompressed—a quality lost in early CD transfers. Madonna’s Like a Virgin 12" Maxi (Sire/Warner Bros

The term "Maxi Vinyl" in the filename indicates this is not the standard radio edit found on the Like a Virgin album. It refers to the 12-inch Single (Extended Remix).