Copies recordings except for intro (4)

I believe the answer is:

apes

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'copies' is the definition.
('ape' can be a synonym of 'copy')

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for apes that I've seen before include "Copies the primates?" , "Parrots" , "Mimics like primates" , "Peas (anag)" , "Imitates like primates" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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