Music Basics
Music labels such as single, EP, album, mix, and compilation carry useful clues, but their boundaries are not always universal. Context matters. Music Basics explains the common meaning first, then flags where artists, eras, formats, and services use the term differently.
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Music Basics
EP vs. Album: What the Labels Usually Mean
An EP—short for extended play—is generally a multi-track release with more scope than a single but less than a full album.