How does a vinyl record work?

Vinyl records are an analog recording medium, meaning the sound waves are recorded onto a flat disc (hence the name). The audio is recorded in such a way that when the music is reproduced, the vibrations of the sound waves are picked up by the record and sent to your ears through your speakers.

What is a vinyl record?

A vinyl record consists of a flat surface with a vinyl coating, which is made from PVC (poly vinyl chloride). The vinyl records come in a variety of colors and sizes and are produced in a variety of formats, including 12" records, 7" records, 45 RPM records, and 33 RPM records.

What is a record LP?

A record LP is a vinyl record that has a long playing time. The vinyl records that are part of a vinyl LP collection usually contain 10 to 12 songs. When a record LP is first put out, each side of the vinyl record plays for about 30 minutes. Every subsequent pressing of the record LP will play for 30 minutes less. After about 30 minutes, the LP will automatically stop playing. If a vinyl record is scratched, the sound will become distorted and won’t play properly.

What is a vinyl record smell?

Vinyl records have a unique smell that’s distinctive and pleasing, and it’s the vinyl pressing plant that’s responsible for it. A vinyl record pressing plant uses a high level of cleanliness to prevent contamination from airborne particles that could cause the vinyl records to smell like smoke. The plant also uses chemical cleaners to remove any residue that builds up on the pressers, resulting in a cleaner vinyl record finish.

What is a vinyl record cover?

A vinyl record cover is a sleeve that protects the vinyl disc from scratches and dust. The cover can also be decorated with art and graphics, which allows for a distinctive vinyl record design. Before buying a record, you can look at record sleeves online or in a vinyl record shop to get an idea of what kind of artwork is available.