Example: The band released the A-side of their new single yesterday.
Definition
"The A-side" refers to the main or featured track on a vinyl record or single, typically considered the more important or commercially viable song compared to the B-side. It is the song that artists and record labels expect to receive more radio play and attention.
The term "the A-side" originates from the era of vinyl records, where singles were pressed with two sides: the A-side and the B-side. The A-side was designated for the primary song intended for promotion, while the B-side contained a secondary track. Did you know that sometimes B-sides became unexpectedly popular, challenging the dominance of the A-side?
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"The A-side" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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