Postalbums
Postalbums is a term that emerged in the late 1990s and early 2000s to describe a phenomenon in music where artists released collections of songs that were either outtakes, B-sides, or unreleased material after the official release of their primary studio albums. These collections often provided fans with a deeper look into the creative process and the breadth of an artist's work beyond their commercially released albums.
The concept of releasing bonus tracks or B-sides was not new, but postalbums often presented these as
Postalbums could take various forms, including compilations, EPs, or even digital-only releases. They varied in scope,