Glossary: release, test pressing, promo copy

Some time ago I came up with the idea of making a glossary of terms that are found in electronic music and in this blog. After all, I constantly write about releases, test pressings, white labels, majors and promo copies. I will gradually post fragments of the glossary here, and if there are any inaccuracies or additions that should be made to the wording, let me know.

Release

This is used to mean both the date of appearance on shelves—“The release of the record is scheduled for January”—and the disc, record, album, compilation. For example, “Support the release”, or “But there is nothing much to say about this release”.