The LP, or long-play, 33 1/3 rpm (rotations per minute) vinyl phonograph record was introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, and lasted as the primary medium for recorded music until its displacement the 1980s.
Left for dead after the advent of the compact disc, vinyl LPs have recently been making a comeback, both vintage original pressings and new issues. Call it nostalgia, or maybe its the cover art, or better sound quality, or wide availability at low prices, or that cracking sound before the music starts, but there's more collector interest in LP records than ever.
Ted Staunton's fabulous record label collection spanning six decades (1900-1960). Browsable by decade or label name… [more]
A quick tour of 45rpm label designs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Do the whole slide show or use the alphabetical in… [more]
Jesse Barron's collection of Beatles 45s, picture sleeves, magazines, books, and memorabilia. Browse singles and al… [more]
Even more compelling than Adam Miller’s collection of 78 rpm record labels from New Zealand and Australia are hi… [more]
David Greenfield's gallery of rare Asian Pop record covers from the 1960s and 1970s. Browse the groovy graphics one… [more]
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