DJ copy

English

Noun

DJ copy (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.
   • 1966 May 14, Billboard, page 10:

     On the Brass' next single, the company is considering sending out DJ copies with one song on both sides.

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

     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.

   • 1982, Journal - Association for Recorded Sound Collections:

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