From wiki:-
“The earliest version of This Charming Man was recorded on 14 September 1983, in Maida Vale Studio 4, for John Peel’s radio programme (first broadcast: 21 September 1983). Produced by Roger Pusey, and assisted by Ted De Bono, this version of the song was first included on the 1984 compilation Hatful of Hollow. On 28 October 1983, the “Manchester” version was released in the UK in 7-inch and 12-inch formats, reaching number 25 in the UK charts
In December 1983, DJ François Kevorkian released a “New York” mix of the single on Megadisc records. Kevorkian geared the song for nightclub dancefloors. The track was intended to be pressed in limited numbers for New York club DJs. However, Rough Trade boss Geoff Travis liked the mix and gave the release wide distribution in the UK. Morrissey publicly disowned the mix, and urged fans not to purchase copies. Travis later claimed, “It was my idea, but they agreed. They said ‘Go ahead’, then didn’t like it so it was withdrawn.” He also said, “Nothing that ever happened in the Smiths occurred without Morrissey’s guidance; there’s not one Smiths record that went out that Morrissey didn’t ask to do, so there’s nothing on my conscience.”
Of course I rushed out and bought it!!!! I loved the way the Rough Trade logo had been bastardised for the American market.
And, it goes without saying, that I loved this remix and the instrumental version on the b-side.
mp3 : The Smiths – This Charming Man (New York Vocal)
mp3 : The Smiths – This Charming Man (New York Instrumental)
THE NEW VINYL VILLAIN 
Decent bass player in that band. Guitarist could play a bit too. In coincidence news, my bike got a puncture on a (not that desolate) hillside yesterday.
It’s a great remix by the equally great Francois K.
Thanks for posting this , I haven’t heard this super remix in a long time.
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That is a cool logo, JC. And a snip at £1.49. Related to this bargain:
I was way, way late to The Smiths, but in 1993 I did nab a 12”, on Sire, of This Charming Man original versions and remixes.
I knew the lass at the HMV counter and she put it through for 99p (I think it was supposed to be £6.99). I still have the record – and the receipt.
On the sleeve, to the right of the band’s name, reads the legend ‘Specially Priced Maxi-Single’. Well, it certainly was that day. Thanks, ‘F’, if you’re reading this.
And chaval: hope your flat tyre is mended.
Never heard or even knew of these remixes, but that bass line is so…insistent.
Slightly off topic but Jeane and Accept Yourself from this single might be my favorite B-sides from the band… and that’s saying something. I believe our pal Dirk might agree.
I think ALL Smiths songs should be available sans vocals…