In music, what is a 'single'?
AnswerA song released on its own, apart from an album
A single is a song released separately, often to promote an album.
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Singles facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about music singles and records, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What does 'LP' stand for on a vinyl album?
AnswerLong-playing
LP records held far more music per side than earlier discs.
Going deeper
Before vinyl, singles came on brittle shellac discs spinning at about what speed?
Answer78 rpm
Shellac 78s were the standard format for recorded music before vinyl.
What is an EP?
AnswerExtended play: longer than a single, shorter than an album
EPs typically hold a handful of tracks, between a single and a full album.
What was a 'double A-side' single?
AnswerA single with both songs promoted as main tracks
A double A-side gave equal billing to both songs instead of treating one as the B-side.
Expert level
Why do many 7-inch singles have a large center hole?
AnswerTo fit jukebox and automatic changer spindles
The 1.5-inch hole suited the automatic record changers and jukeboxes that played singles.
What is the run-out groove at the end of a record side?
AnswerA silent groove that guides the needle to the center
The run-out (lead-out) groove carries the needle inward after the music ends.
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