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Do vinyls have different sizes?
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 size is a normal vinyl record?
As a brief overview: There are three sizes of vinyl records being 7”, 10” and 12”. There are three speeds at which vinyl records are to be played, being 33 RPM, 45 RPM and 78 RPM.
Are records usually 33 or 45?
Generally speaking, all of the records that you would see down in a local record store (or a Barnes and Noble) are 33 RPM, 12-inch releases. There are some examples of 45 RPM records in the 12” form factor. They are often part of audiophile pressings or special releases.
Do all vinyls fit all record players?
All record players do not play every single size of vinyl record. All record players will play the two most common sizes of vinyl record, those being 12-inch and 7-inch, but it is far less likely they will be able to play a 10-inch record.
Can you use any size vinyl on a record player?
What is the biggest vinyl record size?
– Commercial vs. Promotional Issues. One factor that can affect vinyl records value is if the record in question is a promotional issue, as opposed to a commercial, or “stock,” copy – Small Label vs. Major Label. Jim Reeves first album on the small Abbott label. – Mono vs. Stereo vs. Quadraphonic.
What are the measurements of a vinyl record?
When the disk’s weight increase,the grooves become thicker
Do all record players use the same size vinyl?
There are only three commonly available vinyl record sizes; 7 inch, 10 inch, and 12 inch. Most record players can accept all three sizes. In the early days of the 45-RPM singles developed by RCA they also made record players specifically designed for 7 inch singles.
What are the different types of vinyl records?
Long-playing vinyl records (LP)