Long-playing records, vinyl records that typically play at 33⅓ RPM and contain full albums.
Acronym for 'Long Playing', introduced by Columbia Records in 1948. The term distinguished these 33⅓ RPM records from earlier 78 RPM singles that played for only a few minutes.
LPs revolutionized music by allowing artists to create cohesive album experiences rather than just collections of singles. This format birthed the concept of the 'album as art form' and changed how we think about musical storytelling.
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