While users often search for torrents to find older albums, is widely available on major legal platforms, often including "Collector" or "Deluxe" editions with bonus tracks. Spotify Includes the 23-track Edition Collector. Qobuz High-Res Download DRM-free files in FLAC, ALAC, and WAV. Amazon Music Streaming/Purchase Available for digital purchase or Unlimited streaming. YouTube Video/Streaming Official tracks available via the Deluxe playlist. Tracklist (Standard Edition)
Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing was the standard for digital procurement of large files. Unlike a direct download from a server, torrents allowed users to download pieces of the album from multiple other users (peers) simultaneously. This often resulted in faster download speeds and, importantly for audiophiles, allowed for the distribution of high-quality formats like FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec).
For a Zaz album, where the instrumentation and vocal texture are paramount, many downloaders were looking for FLAC versions of Recto Verso rather than standard MP3s. A search for was often a search for the highest fidelity version of the music available, preserving the "warmth" of the analog sound that Zaz emulate.
| # | Track Title | Likely Origin | |---|---|---| | 1 | Torrent (Intro) | Studio outtake, instrumental | | 2 | On Ira (Live @ Lyon, 2013) | Radio France recording | | 3 | Gamine (Acoustic Demo) | Unreleased demo version | | 4 | La Lessive (Bootleg Edit) | B-side from Recto Verso sessions | | 5 | Dans Ma Rue (Studio Raw) | Alternate mix | | 6 | Le Long De La Route (En Voyage) | Live from Festival de Nîmes | | 7 | Torrent (Reprise) | Short piano version |