Generally, a collection, usually of creative works. More often used to refer specifically to musical works by a band, either in reference to the full, cohesive collection of songs (as opposed to singles) or to the nostalgiac black vinyl on which music sounds best (particularly Dark Side of the Moon).

Al"bum (#), n. [L., neut. of albus white: cf. F. album. Cf. Alb.]

1. Rom. Antiq.

A white tablet on which anything was inscribed, as a list of names, etc.

2.

A register for visitors' names; a visitors' book.

3.

A blank book, in which to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing of friends, photographs, etc.

 

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