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EP

Distribution and releasing

Also known as: extended play

A shorter release, typically with 4 to 6 recordings and up to about 30 minutes long.

An EP (extended play) sits between a single and an album. It suits a smaller collection of related recordings or a taster before an album.

Not to be confused with

  • Single – A release with one to three recordings, typically up to about 10 minutes long.
  • Album – A longer release, usually with 7 or more recordings and 30 minutes or more.

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