ANSWERED: What does b/w and c/w mean on old 45 RPM 7-inch singles?
Andy from the FensePost Indie Music & Vinyl Blog answers the question: What does b/w and c/w mean on old 45 RPM 7-inch singles?
B/W is an abbreviation short for “backed with” and C/W is short for “coupled with” or “combined with.” The term refers to the B-side of what’s typically a two song 7-inch single vinyl record.
Back in the day, these 7-inch singles were often promotional to 1) hype a key song to the consumer, and 2) provide radio stations and DJs with highlight tracks to play on their radio shows.
The A-side was typically the standout track the band and label wanted to push, where the B-side often allowed for more artistic expression and was a track that didn’t fit on the album, or was a live cut, demo, alternate tack, or a new sound the band was experimenting with.
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