extended play
Between single, album
Extended play describes a music release longer than a single but shorter than a full album, typically containing four to six tracks.
Usually abbreviated EP: The band released an EP before their debut album.
The term originated with vinyl records that played longer than standard singles at the same speed.
Short music collection
- vinylSynthetic resin plastic
- 7-inchVinyl single dimension
- 12-inchOne foot measurement
- tracklistAlbum's song index
A-side · 45rpm · compact disc · cassette · digital release · streaming · follow-up · sophomore
Secondary songs on singles
- raritiesUncommon or scarce items
- outtakesUnused recorded material
- demosPromotional trial versions
- unreleased tracksRecordings never made available
acoustic versions · live recordings · alternate takes · hidden tracks · deep cuts · deluxe edition · expanded edition · reissue
First public appearance
- indieProduced outside majors
- singlesUnattached individuals
- recordingCaptured audio or video
- artistMaker of creative works
demo · release date · pre-order · announcement · rollout · promotional · advance copy · distribution
Modify something already made
- club mixDance-oriented song version
- radio editSanitized recording for broadcast
- bootleg remixUnlicensed musical reinterpretation
- mashupCombined creative fusion
dance remix · house remix · instrumental version · reimagined · reinterpretation
EP
Short music collection
tracklist · A-side · 45rpm · compact disc · cassette · digital release · streaming · follow-up · sophomore · colored vinyl
B-sides
Secondary songs on singles
unreleased tracks · acoustic versions · live recordings · alternate takes · hidden tracks · deep cuts · deluxe edition · expanded edition · reissue · bonus disc
debut
First public appearance
artist · demo · release date · pre-order · announcement · rollout · promotional · advance copy · distribution · label
rework
Modify something already made
- club mixDance-oriented song version
- radio editSanitized recording for broadcast
- bootleg remixUnlicensed musical reinterpretation
mashup · dance remix · house remix · instrumental version · reimagined · reinterpretation
- oldiesElvis, golden oldies, Hound Dog, oldies, Johnny B. Goode
- overtimeovertime pay, overtime hours, overtime rate, overtime rules, double overtime
- tiebreakerssudden death, penalty shootout, overtime, tiebreak, extra innings
- singlessingle, bachelor, bachelorette, unmarried, unwed
extended playLP
Extended vinyl recording
album · double album · single · studio album · box set
extended playLP
Extended vinyl recording
magnum opus · complete works · double album · concept album · anthology
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