We will travel to your home, office or even the nearest coffee shop to take a look at your collection.
So after reading our guide above, have you figured out what records Grandma and Grandpa have hidden in that big old box in the basement? If not, don't worry! Just call Paul to set up a free consultation. Also, picture vinyl records are not uncommon, but they tend to lack good quality sound. While the groove is what gives the vinyl record it's sound, some bands still choose to cut a specific shape into the non-grooved outer section of the vinyl record.
It's not unusual to see some vinyl records in different sizes, shapes or even colors and pictures printed on them. While the four types of vinyl records are most common. They also are designed for 33 1/3 rpm or 45 rpm. EPs are pretty flexible as they come in 7 inches or 12 inches.
But they also had less music than a full length 12 inch Album or LP. They typically had more songs than a 12 inch single vinyl record or 7 inch single vinyl record. EPs or Extended PlayĮlvis Presley, Love in Las Vegas EP Vinyl Record 45 RPMĮxtended Play or EP records were the cross between the LPs and Singles. This meant the jukebox could easily grab and play the record. Since the vinyl records were smaller with a larger hole. 7 inch Singlesĭiana Ross, Gettin' Ready For Love 7-inch Singleīecause of the size of this vinyl record, it typically had only one song on each side.
They are mostly purchased and used by DJs and collectors. 12 Inch Single Vinyl Records are still made today. The other B-side was used for the other songs on the album, remixes or live recordings. A-side typically had one song from an album or a single release. Oftentimes, these had an "A Side" and "B Side". All vinyl records are designed to play at one of three speeds: This is how many times the platter will spin completely in one full minute. RPM is short for "Revolutions Per Minute". The spinning rate or speed of the vinyl record can effect the sound quality. Most of the time, LP plays at 33 1/3 rpm. These are thick, black vinyl record albums commonly known as LPs. The Beatles, Revolver LP Vinyl Album 33 RPM These are the Four Types of Vinyl Records that are widely recognized today: Is that even considered a Vinyl Record? For the most part, they all fit into 1 of 4 categories.ĭid you know? The groove of a vinyl record is like a drawing of the sound wave in a single continuous line through the entire side. Wow! There is even a Beatles record back when they were called Quarry Men. What's in there? You slide it out and open the flaps. You move the baseball bat off to the side and some old Christmas decorations - Finally, you find a big, cardboard box hidden in the corner. So you decide to help your grandparents clean out there basement one weekend.