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A record is an analog recording, usually of music, recorded onto an oil-based disc (often called a phonograph record, a vinyl, a record, or by their size or speed). Records must be played at various speeds, as well, giving them the monikers of either LP (long-play) or EP (extended play).
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A '''vinyl record''' is an analog recording, usually of music, recorded onto an oil-based disc (often called a phonograph record, a vinyl, a record, or referred to by their size or speed). Vinyl records are separated into three different types of releases:
 
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* Album: [[Wikipedia:LP Record|LP]], 10", and 12"
=== Sizes ===
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* Mini-Album: [[Wikipedia:Extended play|EP]]
The record size is the record's diameter in inches. While there is a huge variety of sizes, some of the most common are listed below:
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* [[Wikipedia:Single (music)|Single]]: 7" and 12"
* 7"
 
* 10"
 
* 12"  
 
  
 
=== Speeds ===
 
=== Speeds ===
 
Records are also played at various speeds, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). Most often they are one of the following:
 
Records are also played at various speeds, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). Most often they are one of the following:
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* 78 RPM
 
* 33 1/3 RPM
 
* 33 1/3 RPM
 
* 45 RPM  
 
* 45 RPM  
  
 
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[[Category:Format]]

Latest revision as of 12:10, 17 December 2016

A vinyl record is an analog recording, usually of music, recorded onto an oil-based disc (often called a phonograph record, a vinyl, a record, or referred to by their size or speed). Vinyl records are separated into three different types of releases:

  • Album: LP, 10", and 12"
  • Mini-Album: EP
  • Single: 7" and 12"

Speeds

Records are also played at various speeds, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM). Most often they are one of the following:

  • 78 RPM
  • 33 1/3 RPM
  • 45 RPM