Cassingle

Definition

A single song released on a compact cassette tape, typically in the 1980s and early 1990s before digital distribution became standard. A hybrid format between the single and cassette media.

Example Usage

I bought the band's cassingle at the record store and played it constantly on my Walkman.

Origin

Portmanteau of 'cassette' and 'single,' emerging in the 1980s as a commercial format.

Fun Fact

Cassingles are now collector's items, with vintage examples fetching significant prices on the used market despite their originally disposable nature.

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