Single, Ep, & Album -What's the Difference?
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In this video, I discuss the difference between albums, ep's, singles, and mixtapes, and how to decide which option is best for you. I have included a link to a great podcast by cdbaby which covers the topic more in depth. I hope the information helps you in your own songwriting journey.
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0:35 Single
1:43 EP
2:16 Album
2:31 LP and EP
3:07 Mixtape 📼
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3:46
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5:23
5:55
6:15
7:32 Mixtape Release
Why doesnt this channel have more subscribers
Thanks for the comment. I've been low key for a while but I'm working on some new content for the fall. Stay tuned.-BA
Bori Afolabi thanx for help man❤
You're Welcome. Glad you got something out of it.- BA
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If you've been waiting patiently and even doubting that it would ever happen, wait and doubt no more. The promised EP is finally out... nearly a year and a half late but it's done. Thanks for the patience and all the positive feedback on the video. Once I get my nights back and my little guy starts sleeping well, I'll be back to posting new and regular content. Till then enjoy the music and let me know if you dig it. Link is in the description. Love you guys. -BA
There's a breakdown to a singles...
Promotional Single (PRO CDS) - TRADITIONALLY Is the lead single from an upcoming body of work (LP, EP, Soundtrack or Compilation Album). Multiple singles can be lifted from a body of work to promote the album. Promo Singles are sent to radio stations and DJ's for promotional play through radio or nightclubs. Promotional Singles often carry the radio formatted version (aka Radio Edit), if the radio formatted version is different from the LP Version, it will often contain the LP Version as the second track, and the third track is typically an Instrumental (no vocals). Sometimes, depending on the genre of music, the "Acapella" version is included on the pressing of a PRO CDS. These formats are not for sale to the public.
Commercial Single (CDS) - TRADITIONALLY is an individual song taken from a body of work (LP, EP, Soundtrack or Compilation Album). Prior to the Digital Era a CDS was the commercial release of a PROCDS. A commercial single (depending on the region of the world you're in) contained the radio formatted version of the single (or the LP Version) and either one or two B-side's that are not included on the album. Three tracks is the max for a CDS, anymore than three, it becomes a CDM.
Commercial Maxi Single (CDM) - TRADITIONALLY is an individual song containing multiple versions of the main track on the radio. A CDM is over four tracks, and usually contains alternative mixes of the title song (aka the club mixes).
Extended Play Record (EP) - Is a body of work that runs 24 minutes (or contains four tracks that are not alternative versions of one song - see CDM).
Long Play Record (LP) - is a body of work that traditionally ran 23 minutes, but was expanded to 30 minutes (standard) when vinylys were able to contain more tracks. LP's can be eight to nine tracks depending on the length of a song - as long as it meets the 30 minute mark (or more) it qualifies as a full length LP and not an EP.
Mixtapes - Originally "Demo/Work In Progress Album" is a body of music containing the main tracks intended for the commercial release of an album. These "WIP Albums" often contain alternative mixes for the Label Executives to determine which version would be most appropriate for the commercial release. As times evolved, demo albums started to morph into mixtapes. Mixtapes are often used (like he said) within the Urban community. They were often used as fillers by an artists when they were in between labels. As times have changed, mixtapes have become their own "thing" away from a Work In Progress album. However Mixtapes are known to contain songs that make final cuts to new albums, but the version on the mixtape will either be a demo version, while the commercial version might be more cleaned up for release.
Wow, thanks for the informative input man. Some gold here. -BA
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underrated, you deserve soooo many more subscribers... i love your content bro.. keep doing these great videos! ;)
I thought Ep means episode so I released an ep
Welp at least I can call it ep
You explained this crystal clear. I want to make my own music and didn't know what to start with, a single, an album or an EP. I also didn't really understand an EP and you explained it for me, thank you. I think I'll take your advice by doing maybe 2 or 3 singles over a few weeks time and then drop an EP. And in the future an album. So again THANK YOU!!! I'm also going to check out more of your videos for more advice, tips and tricks.
Very good teacher. Looking forward to your EP!
So, they’re basically all albums
How?
Big brain time
No.
🤣😝😆no broooo😐
They’re not all albums 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
great video cant wait for the EP!! keep up the grind!!
Amazing video! And I'm definitely cheking out your EP. You absolutely deserve way more subs!!
That makes perfect sense I’ve seen albums that are 57 minutes and 46 minutes and I’ve seen albums that are 1 hour long but it does count as a lp stands for long play or length play.
Forget that last comment. You answered it. I should have listened to the whole video before writing a comment. Good video, thanks.
I like how you had a character and voice for each type of release.
Great info. This channel is going to Blow
I would release a couple of mixtape to get some buzz and build a fan base, then release my debut single and see how that does. Then put out a debut EP and see how well it does, if my mixtapes, single and EP do very well, i'll release my debut LP (If I was a rapper starting, thats what I would do)
Thats one way to do it for sure. Test the waters so to speak. Thanks for the feedback. -BA
Thats alright, also how many songs can you have on a mixtape? :-)
I skipped the mixtape lol I just jumped into an EP. My first 2 singles ever r doing decent I suppose..
Grant Moore yeah I agree. I’m planning on 5 eps before my debut mixtape called my name is Damo
I have a vinyl album-The Best Of Bing Crosby-Sides 1 & 2 both have 10 songs! 20 songs! Probably over 40 minutes long! Still have it, and occasionally play it! 😊
Thank you I'm working on my EP this year.
Man great video!!! I'm a brand new artist and was looking for videos explaining this man, and because of your video I am now ready to make my move in the music biz. Thanks again man, and keep in touch!
Glad it was helpful to you. Thanks for the comment, and good luck with the music biz moves man. -BA
This is very clear although it's an old video...Thank you very much.
You've seriously just helped me! Thank you so much from - relevant in 2019!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching. -BA
You're amazing man. THANKS for this
Most underrated CZcams channel.
Thanks for sharing. This is very valuable info for new and season creatives.
Indeed. Thanks for checking it out. -BA
Yay! looking forward to hearing it.
Thanks for watching. Can't wait to get it done and out to you. -BA
Pretty good job explaining album and mixtapes
Thanks! -BA
I really wanted to know about it and your explanation was excellent bro thank you so much and this is your new subscriber
Glad to hear you found it helpful. Thanks for the comment and sub. -BA
My Nigeria guy Afolabi
You are great
The first half of this video was really helpful, and the second would have been very helpful if i actually made music. Keep on posting BA, we love it!
Thank you for this awesome video I didn’t know what the difference was thank you for this helpful video
you're very welcome my friend. I'm glad it helped. Thanks for watching. -BA
Love your videos bro 🤙 best of luck in your music
Thanks my friend. I appreciate the love. -BA
Very very helpful video, thank you so much! 🙏🏼
Hey man. Thank you for this! I thought I was dumb for just looking this up but you explain it perfectly.
Glad to help with knowledge and clearly you're not dumb. Thanks for watching. -BA
Thanks bro knowledge is key 🔑
Thanks man I’m just starting to rap and I made a song already but I wasn’t sure what the difference was of an ep or a single but now I know this helped a lot thanks again man subbed
Glad to be of service. All the best with your music journey. -BA
Thank you really helped me I needed to hear this message
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. -BA
Great video, thanks!
Great explanation Bori, thank you so very much!
Thanks for watching Mark. I appreciate the comment -BA
So great and informative
This video is very informative! Thank you so much!
You're Welcome. Glad you found it useful, and thanks for the comment. -BA
Thank you. I found my answer for my questions here
glad you found it helpful! -BA
great video real stuff man.
Thanks for giving me this information
Just subscribed 💯
You're welcome, thanks for watching -BA
Straight to the point thank you I noticed Digital Platforms Will format your content to Single, album and Ep.. I recently dropped a Ep in June with 7 tracks but they qualified it as an album even tho I wrote Ep on my cover .
Yes, depending on which one you use, they all have varying taxonomy styles. It can be frustrating at times. -BA
Great explanation, thanks for that. Best of luck with your work.
Much appreciated. Same to you. P.S, I actually finished writing and recording my ep but didn't get to mixing it yet. Life kicked in but its still coming. -BA
May 18thhh wasssup twin💯💯💯 aye I’m a young artist from North Carolina the name Jit Miestro I stumble upon your video cause I was looking for clarity on the difference between the bodies of work I can release as a musician. Thanks for helping me out, you make me wanna drop an ep on our birthday as well!!!!! 💯
Great vid!
So an ep is basically just a short album?
More or less - BA
Bori Afolabi ok
Thank you ☺️ for what is a album 💿 bori.
Some people are just talented explaining things 👏
Thank for explaining that term.
So so so useful ❤️❤️🙏🏼
Man this video is too dope.
This was helpful to me. I want to do an E.P this year in my Campus
Hey, thanks for watching. Glad you found it helpful. Best of luck on your project as well. -BA
Damn this channel needs to get bigger
Awesome explanation bro.
Thanks! -BA
It makes sense that a album or lp is a collection of music 🎼 🎶 🎵 that is longer than a single or a ep and album could also mean collection of recordings by a artist issued as a single idem or issued as a collection on cd 💿 vinyl or cassette tape and that’s why I love 💗 💕 ❤️ album 💿 so much and runtime music 🎼 🎶 🎵 starts at 0:00 and it ends when the audio is finished and the audio has been officially completed and I think 🤔 that you should do a CZcams video that explains runtime and why runtime is so important on album 💿 and why that every song 🎵 🎧 🎶 should be on runtime and that’s my theory on music 🎼 🎶 🎵.
Great work bro ....#aj production
You sir, Just gained a subscriber ., Much Love
Heyyyy great vibes and video 😊
Thanks for watching. I appreciate the love. -BA
You explained this very well cause I been wondering
Thanks for the comment. Glad it helped. -BA
Good information
Thank you! Very informative
Glad to hear. Thank you. -BA
Thanks for the bonus
Respect G. My EP COMING OUT NOVEMBER 23RD.
what's the exact difference between live, studio and video albums?
Thank you for what’s the difference between a single,ep,and album do you know what’s the difference between a aside and a b side?
Great explanation
helpful and insightful, many thanks
Ko buru. -BA
Thankssss for the VIDEO!!! Is that your studio?
Wow super informative
Thanks bro i just started
Thanks Bori!
Thank YOU! -BA
Thanks bro 🙂🎼🎙💯
Is mini album same as ep andd can you make a single album an album with two singles?
Sir can you plz tell me.what the meaning of album seeling ?? Its the DVD / Caset / or what ??plz rpy sir
As shown on 2:40-3:03 yep thats definitely sounds right biro but can you please do a CZcams video about runtime?
Thank you
Thank you for explaining.
Thanks for watching. -BA
What about different mixtapes and an album
Tip: I would show the black screens with the text a little bit longer 🖤
I’d release a mixtape or an EP to get some buzz. and then my debut single and see if it’ll blow, and make new material for my album
Thanks for the info! You got a new subbie! 🙌❤
Glad you found it! -BA
Thanks for this!
Thanks for the comment. Glad you got something out of the video. Stay tuned as I am working on some new content for the new year. -BA
This was very informative thank you i subbed you
Glad to hear you found it useful. Thanks for the sub and thanks for watching. -BA
Awww.. mann I love this guy
The feeling is mutual. Thanks for watching. -BA
I’m your 700th sub for this helpful video
Salute! -BA
So this goes for pretty much all genre's right ?
Is it ok to have an EP of time length around 10 minutes?
This helped a lot. Thanks!
Glad to hear you found it helpful. Thanks for watching. -BA
Yo dude you’re awesome 👏 thank you!
you're more awesome..er. Thanks for love. -BA
Can someone explain the singles again?
Thank you for the info.
No prob. Thanks for watching. -BA
Thank you bro.
Salute! -BA
Great thanks alot for this
No prob. Thanks for watching. -BA
So EP means like mini-album?
Please response hehe, I wanna be an successful singer and dancer soon!
I have 7 songs that the whole running time equals 24 minutes. Would you consider it a ep or album?
Coo bro thanks for the info 👊🏽
Come back please
So, thank you for what you do. I just discovered this channel and the content is so helpful. I definately am a big supporter of songwriters getting attention. This has given me some food for thought in terms of direction for 2018. I would love it if you could check out Closer and tell me what you think?
happy to hear you find the content useful Keep up the good work and thanks for watching -BA