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

Matt Graves|Pop Culture|10 Jul 2018

War Of The Speeds

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Vinyl records are produced to be played at one of three speeds: 33 1/3 RPM, 45, and 78 RPM.

You won’t find too many 78’s, but most full-size records are 33 1/3 RPM. Some EPs and singles released by artists will be at 45 RPM.