June 18, 1948
Finally, the 12-inch (30 cm) Long Play (LP) 331⁄3 rpm microgroove record album was introduced by Columbia Records at a New York press conference on June 18, 1948.

When was the 12 LP invented?

1948
Columbia — and specifically engineer Peter Carl Goldmark — is credited with introducing the 33-1/3 rpm 12-inch LP in 1948. It became the most popular format for recorded music for some two decades — until the compact disc (which, by the way is 120 mm in diameter) took hold in the early 1980s.

What is the rarest LP?

10 Rarest Vinyl Records Ever Released

• Aphex Twin’s Caustic Window Test Recording.
• The Beatles “Till There Was You” and “Hello Little Girl”
• Sealed Copy of The Beatles Yesterday and Today.
• Sealed Copy of Rammellzee Vs K-Rob’s “Beat Bop”
• Frank Wilson’s “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)”

When was the 78 rpm record invented?

Any flat disc record, made between about 1898 and the late 1950s and playing at a speed around 78 revolutions per minute is called a “78” by collectors. The materials of which discs were made and with which they were coated were also various; shellac eventually became the commonest material.

How much did an LP cost in 1975?

Not sure about the start of the decade, but I do remember that circa 1975 LPs were about 18 to 20 Dutch guilders. That’s about 8 or 9 euros, which, with today’s currency exchange, comes down to about 11 or 12 dollars.

Do 12 singles sound better?

12 inch singles will usually sound much better. Since the grooves are farther apart on a 12 inch single it can be mastered at a higher volume. Also many 7 inch singles were made if styrene instead of vinyl. These typically sound worse when played and will wear much faster.

What is the gender of LP?

The openly gay, gender-neutral singer is also an LGBT role model, connecting with fans everywhere through her signature androgynous style and heartfelt lyrics about her relationships past, present and future.

Are old LPs worth anything?

Rare and Valuable LPs (33 RPM) Many have values that exceed $100. Some sell for $1000 or more. “Most collected artists” records have the highest values. Most “Fans” LPs made after 1970 sell for $10 or more and some made before 1970 sell for $100+.

How much are old LPs worth?

The average eBay selling price for vinyl records is around $15, though vinyl record values vary significantly: from 50 cents to $50 or more. You need to do some research to determine exactly how much your vinyl records are worth. Here are some highly-valuable vinyl records.