Format legend
PS
  • short for picture sleeve

  • used to hold a 45 or compact 331/3

  • picture sleeves for 45 records are paper
    (a lighter weight paper stock).


  • picture sleeves for compact 331/3 and EP records are either
    made of
    posterboard or cardboard (a heavier weight paper stock).
45 picture sleeve
(lighter weight)
EP picture sleeve
(heavier weight)
45
  • short for the speed the record spins at - 45 rpm

  • vinyl record

  • 1 song per side

  • size - 7 inches

  • spins at 45 rpm (rotations per minute)
33
  • short for compact 331/3 record

  • vinyl record

  • 2 to 3 songs per side

  • size - 7 inches

  • spins at 331/3 rpm (rotations per minute)
EP
  • short for extended play record

  • vinyl record

  • 2 to 3 songs per side

  • size - 7 inches

  • spins at 45 rpm (rotations per minute)
LP
  • short for long play record

  • vinyl record

  • averages 5 to 10 songs per side (depends on length of songs) aprox. 40 to 45 minutes per side.

  • size - 12 inches

  • spins at 331/3 rpm (rotations per minute).

  • There are also 12" records that spin at 45 rpms, they're know as MaxiSingles they have 1 to 2 songs per side. If we are selling
    a MaxiSingle, it will be noted in the description detail of the product.


  • LP's are called by many names, but in our case we use LP to refere to any 12 inch vinyl record.
BX
  • short for vinyl box sets
BDD
  • short for demo discs

  • Demo Discs are advanced pressings of typically 7" 45s records that were given to the music / media industry for early promo purposes.
RCR
  • short for record club releases
MBK
  • short for memorabilia book
MCS
  • short for concert souvenirs
MGA
  • short for genuine autographs
MFC
  • short for memorabilia fan club
MMAG
  • short for memorabilia magazine
MOP
  • short for original posters
MPI
  • short for promotional items
MTC
  • short for trading cards
MTP
  • short for memorabilia toy and paraphernalia
MYS
  • short for memorabilia yellow submarine
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