The 12" single came in a special record sleeve designed by renowned graphic designer Peter Saville, one that looked like an 8-inch/5.25 floppy disc (the larger version of the 3.5-inch design that ...

From the mid-1970s, the humble 45 rpm 7 inch vinyl single was joined by a much grander relative: the 12 inch single. Blue Monday by New Order (pictured) was released as 12 inch single in 1983. Music ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Following some whispers and rumours, it's been confirmed that Burial — the enigmatic and secretive British producer — will be releasing new music on XL Recordings after making his name on Hyperdub. XL ...

Blondie will release a 12-inch single for their new Christmas song "Yuletide Throwdown." That's out today in Europe via Capitol records, with Norht American distribution expected soon. The record ...

Paul Morley explores the impact of the 7-inch single's grand relative and its peak in the 80s. From March 2012. Show more From the mid-1970s the humble 7-inch vinyl single was joined by a much grander ...