DJ copy

noun

A copy of a single sent out to disc jockeys, having the B-side either blank or duplicating the A-side.

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Meanings

nounDJ copy (plural DJ copies)

plural DJ copies

  1. A copy of a single sent out to disc jockeys, having the B-side either blank or duplicating the A-side.

    The second side will be blank, not a duplicate of the hit side as many DJ copies have.

    1982, Journal - Association for Recorded Sound Collections
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    On the Brass' next single, the company is considering sending out DJ copies with one song on both sides.

    1966 May 14, Billboard, page 10

    On DJ copies of singles, the "plug" side or A side is usually recorded in stereo on one side and in mono on the other side.

    1974, Robert E. Runstein, Modern Recording Techniques, page 309
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