long-play
Full vinyl disc
Long-play describes a vinyl record designed for extended playback at 33⅓ revolutions per minute, typically holding 20-25 minutes per side—far more than earlier 78 rpm records.
The format dominated album releases from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Usually abbreviated LP: Their debut LP sold a million copies.
Preserved account or achievement
- albumUnified collection of recordings
- LPExtended vinyl recording
- turntableRotating music player
- phonographGrooved disc audio player
gramophone · needle · groove · sleeve · jacket · gatefold · hi-fi · stereo
Capacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
tenacity · perseverance · durability · patience · grit · steadfastness · dedication · consistency
record
Preserved account or achievement
phonograph · gramophone · needle · groove · sleeve · jacket · gatefold · hi-fi · stereo · analog
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
fortitude · tenacity · perseverance · durability · patience · grit · steadfastness · dedication · consistency · sustained