You remember a song arriving just before the end of an album, but the copy in front of you puts it somewhere else. Before blaming your memory, check the actual running order of each edition.
Copy the sequence as printed
Record the edition identifiers and track lists separately. Include side breaks where the format has them. Keep bonus material distinct from the main sequence when the release itself makes that distinction.
Do not assume two items with the same cover contain identical programmes. Equally, a different track spelling does not automatically mean a different recording. Leave uncertain matches marked for checking.
Listen to the joins
Choose one transition that differs between the editions. Play the end of the preceding track and the beginning of the next. Describe what changes in your experience: pace, density, mood or simply the amount of space between songs.
Your response is a listening observation, not proof that one sequence was intended to be superior. Historical claims about an edition need documentation beyond the order printed on your copy.
Keep the distinction in your catalogue
Add a short note such as “Different sequence; compare tracks four to six.” Our guide to checking versions before declaring duplicates helps with the wider record. A useful catalogue preserves the difference that made you notice the edition in the first place.