radio edit

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛdɪt

Etymology

From radio +‎ edit. First use appears c. 1982 in Billboard. See cite below.

Noun

radio edit (plural radio edits)

1. (music, radio) A modified version of a song, typically truncated or censored, intended to make it more suitable for airplay.
   • July 3, 1982, Brian Chin, Billboard, page 40:

     The contest calls for a 15 to 17 minute mixed program (on cassette or 7½ ips quarter-track tape reel) of West End material only, and a five minute radio edit, marked with the DJ's name and address on the box.

   Synonym: radio mix