The LP (from long playing [2] or long play) is an analog sound storage medium, specifically a phonograph record format characterized by: a speed of 331⁄3 rpm; a 12- or 10-inch (30- or 25 …

Aug 20, 2021 · LP stands for “long play.” LP records are physically larger, and hold enough music to house entire albums or about an hour. EP stands for “extended play.” EP records are …

EPs (Extended Play) held 3-6 tracks with a 20-minute playtime, while LPs (Long Play) held 7-12 tracks with a 40-minute playtime. But today streaming platforms have changed the nuances …

Mar 15, 2023 · LP records are typically 12 inches in diameter and play at a speed of 33 1/3 revolutions per minute (RPM). Thanks to the slower playback speed and new microgroove …

Jan 17, 2024 · An LP record, short for Long Play record, is a vinyl record format characterized by its rotational speed of 33 1/3 revolutions per minute (rpm) and its larger size compared to the …

Dec 29, 2020 · An LP essentially referred to a full album worth of music, while an EP referred to any release that sat somewhere between a single and album in terms of content and length …

A record designated as “LP” means that the vinyl held a full album’s worth of music, while an EP record referred to any vinyl that held more music than a single but less than an album in terms …

Apr 28, 2025 · An LP vinyl record is a full-length album, usually 12 inches in size, that spins at 33 ⅓ revolutions per minute (RPM) — often referred to as the 33 record size.

Jun 25, 2021 · In this post, we’ll be primarily focusing on “LP,” one of the most common pieces of record lingo out there. You’ll hear this term thrown around everywhere you go in the music …

Dec 26, 2023 · LP stands for “Long Play” and it’s essentially a full-length vinyl record that’s 12 inches in diameter and spins at 33 and 1/3 revolutions per minute. Invented in 1948 and …