While the "Meow Mix" is a popular fan version, it is distinct from the official releases of the song:

: An official 12-inch "Extended Mix" was released in 1986 to promote the band's greatest hits album, '81–'85 . This version lasts about 5:30 minutes and was mixed by band member Greg Ham .

: This specific title was a naming convention adopted by the remixer to distinguish their new style of fan-made remixes.

: The creator used isolated audio stems (separate tracks for vocals, bass, drums, and instruments) to rebuild the track from the ground up rather than just editing the existing full song.