What does double LP mean on vinyl?

The format of 2xLP simply means that there are two LP records. Album means that they each have the format ‘Album’ – it doesn’t differ between a single album over multiple records or multiple albums on individual records.

How many minutes per side does an LP have?

LP record

A 12-inch LP vinyl record
Media type Audio playback
Encoding Analog groove modulation
Capacity Originally 23 minutes per side, later increased by several minutes, much longer possible with very low signal level
Read mechanism Microgroove stylus (maximum tip radius 0.001 in or 25 μm)

What does P mean on vinyl?

© Copyright & ℗ Phonographic copyright The ℗ ‘P in a circle’, is referred to as the sound recording, phonorecords, phonogram or phonographic copyright symbol. Sound recordings have a separate copyright that is distinct from that of the underlying work.

What does SP mean vinyl?

Single Play
SP or Single (Eng. Single Play) – originally a record, on each side of which was placed only one musical composition.

What’s the difference between LP and vinyl?

What is an LP? An LP, in music, is a long-playing vinyl record. Often, the term LP is used to refer to a 33 and one-third rpm microgroove vinyl record.

How long is the groove on an LP?

An LP typically contains 18-22 minutes of music per side. For a 20 minutes long side, the spiral groove is around 427 meters (467 yd.) long and consists of 667 threads.

What does VG mean in vinyl?

Very Good
Very Good (VG) A VG-rated vinyl has experienced a lot of use. It’s still useable, but it’ll carry a few distortions. Ranked above a G-rated record, a VG-rated record often carries light pops and clicks. It might have light visible scratches, and it may have split edges.

What are 78 records?

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.

Why is vinyl called LP?

LP stands for ‘Long Play. ‘ These are longer than EP’s, originally needing two vinyl per release until the 33 1/3rpm 12-inch record was released. LP’s can have 20+ songs on each release and the definitions can vary depending on who you ask.