backlist

Meanings

1. A list of older books available from a publisher, as opposed to the frontlist of more recent titles.
2. Expected to achieve years of adequate sales while on a backlist, and to be profitable on that basis, even if predicted not to sell in huge numbers when new.

1. To hold back a student's application (to a college etc.) based on whether a preferred candidate declines their offer.
2. To place (a book) on a backlist.

Etymology

From back + list.