L-P

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Definition

Noun: A type of analog sound storage medium, specifically a vinyl phonograph record designed to be played at a rotational speed of 33⅓ revolutions per minute (rpm). It typically contains a full album's worth of music, offering longer continuous playback time compared to earlier formats like 78 rpm records or singles.

Usage

The term "LP" refers specifically to the physical record format. It is often used in contexts discussing music collection, audio technology, and music history. * My father has a large collection of classic rock LPs from the 1970s. * Many artists are now releasing new albums on LP as well as digitally. * The sound quality of a well-maintained LP is highly valued by audiophiles.

Advanced Usage
  • "On LP": This phrase indicates the format on which music is available or was originally released.
    • The album was first released on LP in 1967.
  • The term is often used contrastively with other formats (e.g., "CD," "streaming," "cassette," "45" or "single").
Variants and Related Words
  • Long-playing record: The full term for which "LP" is the abbreviation.
  • Album: While often used synonymously with "LP" in a physical context, "album" can also refer to a collection of songs released together in any format (CD, digital, etc.). An LP is a specific type of physical album.
  • Vinyl: A common modern synonym for LP, referring to the material from which the records are made. (e.g., "I bought the new release on vinyl.").
  • 33⅓ (rpm): The playback speed specification for an LP.
  • EP (Extended Play): A vinyl record format, typically 7 inches in diameter and played at 45 rpm or 33⅓ rpm, which contains more music than a single but less than a full LP.
Synonyms
  • Vinyl record
  • Long-playing record
  • Album (in the physical, analog context)
  • Platter (slang)
Notes

"LP" is an initialism for "Long-Playing" or "Long Play." It is a standardized term for a specific analog audio format that enjoyed dominance from the mid-1950s until the rise of the cassette and compact disc. It has seen a significant resurgence in popularity in the 21st century.

Noun
  1. a long-playing phonograph record; designed to be played at 33.3 rpm

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