demo-itis
nounUK /dɛməʊˈaɪtɪs/ · US /dɛmoʊˈaɪtɪs/
Etymology From demo + -itis.
1
Attachment to the way the unpolished demo version of a song sounds, which forms as an artist or fan listens to that version repeatedly, and which causes them to disprefer a later, better (studio) recording of the song.
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