7-inch record
[/ˈsɛvən ɪntʃ ˈrɛkərd/]
nounpl: 7-inch records
disco de sete polegadas
1. A vinyl record with a 7-inch diameter, typically played at 45 rpm, commonly used for single releases
The band released their hit single on a 7-inch record in 1975.
A banda lançou seu sucesso em um disco de sete polegadas em 1975.
2. A small phonograph record format featuring one song per side, popular in the mid-20th century
He collected 7-inch records from various rock and roll artists.
Ele coletava discos de sete polegadas de vários artistas de rock and roll.
The 7-inch record was pivotal in music history, especially for rock and roll and pop music distribution from the 1950s through 1980s. In Brazil, these records were popular for samba, forró, and tropicália releases. Collectors still value vintage 7-inch records for their historical and musical significance. The format is experiencing a minor resurgence in vinyl culture among independent artists and collectors.
NYC Slang
45, single, or seven-inch
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