B-side

American  

noun

1. flip side.

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B-side British  

noun

1. Also called: flip side.  the less important side of a gramophone record

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Etymology

Origin of B-side

First recorded in 1945–50; from B on a record label

Example Sentences

Honorary mention: If you prefer a tambourine to a synth, try “Lover” B-side “Paper Rings,” perhaps more suitable for kick-stepping than spinning but nonetheless another “Opalite” lookalike.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Three of their songs have also gone into the top 20 singles chart this week, led by Acquiesce, which was originally only a B-side, at number 17.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

Those experiences would lead to Golding writing The Specials' Why?, which is on the B-side of 1981's iconic Ghost Town.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

Originally released as a single in 1979, with a cover of Barry Manilow’s “Ready to Take a Chance Again” on the B-side, Jones’ disco-esque tune has been covered by entertainers including Charo and Olivia Newton-John.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

Then I slide it into the deck, B-side out, and shut the plastic door.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher