LP

[ɛl ˈpiː]
nounpl: LPs
LP (álbum de vinil)
1. Long Play; a vinyl record that plays at 33⅓ revolutions per minute, typically containing 20-30 minutes of music per side
He collected vintage LPs from the 1970s and 1980s.
Ele colecionava LPs antigos dos anos 1970 e 1980.
2. An album or extended play recording format, often referring to full-length studio albums
The band released their debut LP last month.
A banda lançou seu LP de estreia no mês passado.
3. In modern usage, any full-length album regardless of physical format
Her latest LP is available on all streaming platforms.
Seu LP mais recente está disponível em todas as plataformas de streaming.
LPs were the standard format for music distribution from the 1950s through 1980s. While largely replaced by digital formats, vinyl records and LPs have experienced a revival among audiophiles and collectors in both Brazil and the USA, valued for their sound quality and nostalgic appeal. In Brazil, collectors and DJ communities continue to actively seek out vintage LPs, particularly bossa nova, samba, and tropicália albums.
NYC Slang
wax, vinyl, record, platter
Synonyms / Sinônimos
albumrecordvinyllong-play record33
Antonyms / Antônimos
singleEP45

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
LP; álbum de vinil; disco de vinil
Commonly used among music enthusiasts and collectors
Rio de Janeiro
LP; disco
Informal use of 'disco' for vinyl records common among older generations
São Paulo
LP; álbum
More formal usage; 'álbum' often used interchangeably
Portugal
LP; disco de vinil; álbum
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; vinyl collecting is niche hobby

Related Words

vinylrecord playerturntablealbummusicdiscographysoundtrack

Related Idioms & Phrases

drop an LP - to release an album
spin an LP - to play a vinyl record
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