What are the 3 sizes of records?
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What are the 3 sizes of records?
Vinyl records also come in three standard diameters: 7-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch. The larger the diameter, the longer the groove can be and the greater the possible playing times, dependent upon rotational speed. (The actual playing time is a ratio between speed and the length of the grooves.)
What is the biggest vinyl record size?
12-inch
The largest record size is a 12-inch album. Each side can generally store up to 22 minutes of music.
What’s the difference between 33 45 and 78 records?
78s hold about five minutes of music, while 33s hold up to approximately 20 minutes. 78 RPM records have a faster RPM speed than both 33 and 45 RPM records. 78s have wider grooves than vinyl records, which means that the stylus also needs to be wider. 78 RPM records are mono and are only heard through one channel.
Are most vinyls 33 or 45?
The majority of 12-inch long play (LPs) are 33 1/3 RPMs, and most 7-inch extended play (EPs) or singles are 45 RPMs. However, 10-inch discs are common at both speeds and there are exceptions (e.g. 12-inch 45 RPM discs).
What is a 45 record called?
As an example, a 7” single featuring a single song is often referred to simply as “a 45”, or a shellac disc is often called a “78”.
What were 78 records called?
After about 1925, 78s were recorded by the artist singing or speaking into a microphone and amplifier which then cut the master record. This allowed a wider range of sound to be recorded. Records recorded by this process are called “electrical” recordings.
What is a 45 album?
The 45 was smaller than the 33; it was a 7-inch record, while the 33 was 10 or 12. They also varied in speed – the 33 was slower than the 45. 45 records were more popular than the 33s because of LPs. They allowed for full album versions instead of more individual songs per side.
How do you play 78 records?
To play 78s you need the following equipment:
- A turntable with variable speed adjustment, covering a range from about 60 to 90 rpm.
- A good quality tone arm, containing a stereo cartridge, and styli that have been retipped for playing 78s.
- An amplifier, preferably one capable of selecting mono as well as stereo.
Are 45 records worth anything?
Rock and roll and R&B 45s with picture sleeves that were pressed in the 1950’s have a value of at least $10, with many being valued at more than $100. EPs were only made in the 50’s and 60’s. Rock and roll and R&B 45s with the cardboard sleeves are worth at least $20, with many being worth more than $200.
Do I need a special needle to play 78s?
If you don’t have an Ortofon stylus, then you’ll need to have a 78 stylus fitted and calibrated by your dealer.
