long-play record

[/lɔːŋ pleɪ ˈrekərd/]
nounpl: long-play records
disco de longa duração
1. a vinyl record that plays at 33⅓ revolutions per minute (rpm) and typically contains 20-30 minutes of music per side, allowing for longer playing time than earlier 78 rpm records
The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was a groundbreaking long-play record released in 1967.
O disco Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band dos Beatles foi um disco de longa duração revolucionário lançado em 1967.
2. an album format that became the standard for commercial music distribution from the 1950s through the 1980s
Before the invention of the long-play record, musicians were limited to recording only a few minutes of music per side.
Antes da invenção do disco de longa duração, os músicos eram limitados a gravar apenas alguns minutos de música por lado.
The long-play record revolutionized the music industry by allowing artists to create concept albums and extended works. In Brazil, as in many countries, vinyl records experienced a resurgence in popularity among music collectors and audiophiles in the 21st century, despite the dominance of digital streaming. The term LP (from the English 'Long-Play') became standard in Portuguese-speaking countries and is often used interchangeably with 'disco de longa duração.'
NYC Slang
wax / vinyl / platter
Synonyms / Sinônimos
LPalbumvinyl record33 rpm record
Antonyms / Antônimos
singleEP (extended play)78 rpm record

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
disco de longa duração / LP
Standard term used throughout Brazil; LP is also commonly used as a direct English borrowing
Rio de Janeiro
disco de longa duração / vinil
Vinil is often used colloquially alongside the formal term
São Paulo
LP / disco de longa duração
LP is more commonly used in urban music culture and among collectors
Portugal
disco de longa duração / LP
Portuguese speakers use similar terminology; LP is understood internationally

Related Words

vinylturntablegroovestereoliner notessleeve

Related Idioms & Phrases

put on a record
spin a record
collect vinyl
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