LPlevyjen

LPlevyjen is a term that refers to vinyl records, also known as LPs or long-playing records. These are analog sound storage media that consist of a flat disc of plastic, typically polyvinyl chloride, with a continuously spiral groove etched into each side. The groove contains a series of modulations that represent the sound waves. When a stylus, or needle, is drawn through the groove, it vibrates and these vibrations are amplified to produce sound. Vinyl records were the dominant format for recorded music from the mid-20th century until the rise of digital audio formats like CDs and streaming.

The LP format typically plays at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute (RPM) and can hold approximately 20-25 minutes of music per side, hence the term "long-playing." Earlier formats, like the 78 RPM record, held less music and were more fragile. The introduction of the LP in 1948 by Columbia Records revolutionized the music industry by allowing for full albums to be released on a single disc, moving away from the earlier practice of releasing music as a series of shorter singles. Vinyl records are known for their warm sound quality, which some audiophiles prefer over digital formats. The act of playing a vinyl record involves placing it on a turntable, lowering the stylus into the lead-in groove, and allowing it to track the music. Vinyl records have experienced a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with many new releases being made available on the format, alongside reissues of classic albums.