Side One

Side One typically refers to the first side of a vinyl record or cassette tape. In the context of analog audio media, content is physically recorded onto two sides of the medium. Side One is the starting point for playback and usually contains the initial tracks or songs of a larger musical work. The order of tracks on Side One is often carefully considered by the artist and producer to create a specific listening experience. The term is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to the initial phase or first part of something, drawing a parallel to the beginning of a record or tape. With the advent of digital music formats, the term "Side One" is less commonly used in its literal sense but may still be employed nostalgically or artistically.