A Beginner’s Guide To The History Of Vinyl And How It’s The New Retro Thing

Fifth Symphony

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The first ever 12-inch recording of a vinyl was created in 1931. It had 10-inch discs, which were used for popular music and 12-inch discs were for classical music.

The Fifth Symphony by Beethoven was the first 12-inch recording which was performed by the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra.

Just ahead, an easier way to listen to records that’s far from the gramophone days.