Craig David - The Story Goes Zip 19

However, for the serious collectors and promo hunters, there is one specific artefact that sparks endless forum threads and Discogs arguments: What is "The Story Goes... Zip 19"? Let’s clear up the confusion immediately. You will not find this in HMV or on streaming services. The "Zip 19" refers to a specific promotional CD-R (or digital promo bundle) sent exclusively to DJs, radio stations, and music journalists in late 2005.

Retail copies of the album had a hidden track ( "Do You Believe in Love" ). However, the Zip 19 promo allegedly includes a 30-second acapella snippet of a song called "Stories Untold" —a track that has never been officially released anywhere else. If you find a rip of this online, the audio quality is usually terrible (128kbps, recorded from a scratched CD-R). Craig David The Story Goes Zip 19

Most Zip 19 copies are just white label CD-Rs with a sticker. But the "holy grail" version comes in a slim cardboard sleeve with a black and white photo of Craig looking pensive, with "The Story Goes... (ZIP 19 - For Promo Use Only)" stamped in red. No barcode. No tracklist on the back. Is it worth hunting down? If you are a casual listener—no. Stick to the deluxe edition of The Story Goes... on Spotify. However, for the serious collectors and promo hunters,