Coupling
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /kup-ling/
Also spelled or known as: Coupled Release
Plural: Couplings
Related: Compilation Album
What does Coupling mean? The act of combining two or more musical recordings onto a single physical or digital release.
Coupling is commonly used for reissues, singles with B-sides, catalog releases, budget albums, and compilation projects.
Coupling synonyms: Coupled Release, Combined Release, Paired Release
Example sentence: “The label issued a coupling of the artist’s first two albums.”
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