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57277777f1498d1400e8f8e7 | Which year did vinyl records leave the main steam media market? | 1991 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century, replacing the phonograph cylinder record–with which it had co-existed from the late 1880s through to the 1920s–by the late 1920s. Records retained the largest market share even when ne... |
57277777f1498d1400e8f8e8 | From the 1990s to 2010s who was the primary consumer of vinyl records? | disc jockeys (DJ)s | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century, replacing the phonograph cylinder record–with which it had co-existed from the late 1880s through to the 1920s–by the late 1920s. Records retained the largest market share even when ne... |
57277777f1498d1400e8f8e9 | Approximately how many phonograph records were sold in 2014? | 9.2 million | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century, replacing the phonograph cylinder record–with which it had co-existed from the late 1880s through to the 1920s–by the late 1920s. Records retained the largest market share even when ne... |
57277777f1498d1400e8f8ea | What is the niche market of phonograph record fans known as? | audiophiles | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe phonograph disc record was the primary medium used for music reproduction until late in the 20th century, replacing the phonograph cylinder record–with which it had co-existed from the late 1880s through to the 1920s–by the late 1920s. Records retained the largest market share even when ne... |
572778755951b619008f8ab7 | What was the original intent of the phonautograph? | visual analysis | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe phonautograph, patented by Léon Scott in 1857, used a vibrating diaphragm and stylus to graphically record sound waves as tracings on sheets of paper, purely for visual analysis and without any intent of playing them back. In the 2000s, these tracings were first scanned by audio engineers ... |
572778755951b619008f8ab8 | In what years where phonautograms converted to audible sound? | 2000s | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe phonautograph, patented by Léon Scott in 1857, used a vibrating diaphragm and stylus to graphically record sound waves as tracings on sheets of paper, purely for visual analysis and without any intent of playing them back. In the 2000s, these tracings were first scanned by audio engineers ... |
572778755951b619008f8ab9 | What year were the earliest known recordings of sound? | 1857 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe phonautograph, patented by Léon Scott in 1857, used a vibrating diaphragm and stylus to graphically record sound waves as tracings on sheets of paper, purely for visual analysis and without any intent of playing them back. In the 2000s, these tracings were first scanned by audio engineers ... |
572778755951b619008f8aba | By whom was the phonautograms patented? | Léon Scott | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe phonautograph, patented by Léon Scott in 1857, used a vibrating diaphragm and stylus to graphically record sound waves as tracings on sheets of paper, purely for visual analysis and without any intent of playing them back. In the 2000s, these tracings were first scanned by audio engineers ... |
572778755951b619008f8abb | In what year was phonautograms patented? | 1857 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe phonautograph, patented by Léon Scott in 1857, used a vibrating diaphragm and stylus to graphically record sound waves as tracings on sheets of paper, purely for visual analysis and without any intent of playing them back. In the 2000s, these tracings were first scanned by audio engineers ... |
57277b12708984140094decb | In what year did Thomas Edison invent the phonograph? | 1877 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Unlike the phonautograph, it was capable of both recording and reproducing sound. Despite the similarity of name, there is no documentary evidence that Edison's phonograph was based on Scott's phonautograph. Edison first tried recording sound on ... |
57277b12708984140094decc | How did the phonograph differ from the phonautograph? | capable of both recording and reproducing sound | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Unlike the phonautograph, it was capable of both recording and reproducing sound. Despite the similarity of name, there is no documentary evidence that Edison's phonograph was based on Scott's phonautograph. Edison first tried recording sound on ... |
57277b12708984140094decd | What was unique about Einsteins invention? | reproducing sound | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Unlike the phonautograph, it was capable of both recording and reproducing sound. Despite the similarity of name, there is no documentary evidence that Edison's phonograph was based on Scott's phonautograph. Edison first tried recording sound on ... |
57277b12708984140094dece | At what era was the recorded sound market introduced? | 1880s | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1877, Thomas Edison invented the phonograph. Unlike the phonautograph, it was capable of both recording and reproducing sound. Despite the similarity of name, there is no documentary evidence that Edison's phonograph was based on Scott's phonautograph. Edison first tried recording sound on ... |
572789cd708984140094e043 | What is the name of lateral cut disc records? | gramophone | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nLateral-cut disc records were developed in the United States by Emile Berliner, who named his system the \"gramophone\", distinguishing it from Edison's wax cylinder \"phonograph\" and Columbia's wax cylinder \"graphophone\". Berliner's earliest discs, first marketed in 1889, but only in Europ... |
572789cd708984140094e044 | What was an issue found with Berliner's records initially? | poor sound quality | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nLateral-cut disc records were developed in the United States by Emile Berliner, who named his system the \"gramophone\", distinguishing it from Edison's wax cylinder \"phonograph\" and Columbia's wax cylinder \"graphophone\". Berliner's earliest discs, first marketed in 1889, but only in Europ... |
572789cd708984140094e045 | Where were lateral cut disc records developed? | United States | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nLateral-cut disc records were developed in the United States by Emile Berliner, who named his system the \"gramophone\", distinguishing it from Edison's wax cylinder \"phonograph\" and Columbia's wax cylinder \"graphophone\". Berliner's earliest discs, first marketed in 1889, but only in Europ... |
572789cd708984140094e046 | What is 'Victor Talking Machine now known as? | RCA Victor | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nLateral-cut disc records were developed in the United States by Emile Berliner, who named his system the \"gramophone\", distinguishing it from Edison's wax cylinder \"phonograph\" and Columbia's wax cylinder \"graphophone\". Berliner's earliest discs, first marketed in 1889, but only in Europ... |
572789cd708984140094e047 | Where is the museum dedicated to Berliner located? | Montreal | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nLateral-cut disc records were developed in the United States by Emile Berliner, who named his system the \"gramophone\", distinguishing it from Edison's wax cylinder \"phonograph\" and Columbia's wax cylinder \"graphophone\". Berliner's earliest discs, first marketed in 1889, but only in Europ... |
57278b575951b619008f8cf7 | What was the name of the discs Edison introduced in 1909? | Blue Amberol cylinders | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1901, 10-inch disc records were introduced, followed in 1903 by 12-inch records. These could play for more than three and four minutes respectively, while contemporary cylinders could only play for about two minutes. In an attempt to head off the disc advantage, Edison introduced the Ambero... |
57278b575951b619008f8cf8 | What year did the patent for lateral cut discs expire? | 1919 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1901, 10-inch disc records were introduced, followed in 1903 by 12-inch records. These could play for more than three and four minutes respectively, while contemporary cylinders could only play for about two minutes. In an attempt to head off the disc advantage, Edison introduced the Ambero... |
57278b575951b619008f8cf9 | What format dominated the market in the late 1980s? | digital compact disc | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1901, 10-inch disc records were introduced, followed in 1903 by 12-inch records. These could play for more than three and four minutes respectively, while contemporary cylinders could only play for about two minutes. In an attempt to head off the disc advantage, Edison introduced the Ambero... |
57278b575951b619008f8cfa | What disc format was the least fragile prior to 1919? | Amberol cylinder | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1901, 10-inch disc records were introduced, followed in 1903 by 12-inch records. These could play for more than three and four minutes respectively, while contemporary cylinders could only play for about two minutes. In an attempt to head off the disc advantage, Edison introduced the Ambero... |
57278b575951b619008f8cfb | What was the playing surface of the blue amerbol cylinder discs made of? | celluloid | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1901, 10-inch disc records were introduced, followed in 1903 by 12-inch records. These could play for more than three and four minutes respectively, while contemporary cylinders could only play for about two minutes. In an attempt to head off the disc advantage, Edison introduced the Ambero... |
57278ca1708984140094e099 | What were two drawback of early recordings? | Sensitivity and frequency range were poor | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nEarly recordings were made entirely acoustically, the sound being collected by a horn and piped to a diaphragm, which vibrated the cutting stylus. Sensitivity and frequency range were poor, and frequency response was very irregular, giving acoustic recordings an instantly recognizable tonal qu... |
57278ca1708984140094e09a | How would one make to early recordings? | face in the recording horn | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nEarly recordings were made entirely acoustically, the sound being collected by a horn and piped to a diaphragm, which vibrated the cutting stylus. Sensitivity and frequency range were poor, and frequency response was very irregular, giving acoustic recordings an instantly recognizable tonal qu... |
57278ca1708984140094e09b | What types of violins worked best with early recordings? | Stroh violins | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nEarly recordings were made entirely acoustically, the sound being collected by a horn and piped to a diaphragm, which vibrated the cutting stylus. Sensitivity and frequency range were poor, and frequency response was very irregular, giving acoustic recordings an instantly recognizable tonal qu... |
57278ca1708984140094e09c | What instruments did not record well? | Lower-pitched orchestral instruments | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nEarly recordings were made entirely acoustically, the sound being collected by a horn and piped to a diaphragm, which vibrated the cutting stylus. Sensitivity and frequency range were poor, and frequency response was very irregular, giving acoustic recordings an instantly recognizable tonal qu... |
57278ca1708984140094e09d | How was the frequency response in early recordings? | very irregular | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nEarly recordings were made entirely acoustically, the sound being collected by a horn and piped to a diaphragm, which vibrated the cutting stylus. Sensitivity and frequency range were poor, and frequency response was very irregular, giving acoustic recordings an instantly recognizable tonal qu... |
57278d8e5951b619008f8d4f | What tool was used to improve sound quality in early recordings for special effects? | moveable platform | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nContrary to popular belief, if placed properly and prepared-for, drums could be effectively used and heard on even the earliest jazz and military band recordings. The loudest instruments such as the drums and trumpets were positioned the farthest away from the collecting horn. Lillian Hardin A... |
57278d8e5951b619008f8d50 | Where were loud instruments best placed for good sound quality? | farthest away from the collecting horn | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nContrary to popular belief, if placed properly and prepared-for, drums could be effectively used and heard on even the earliest jazz and military band recordings. The loudest instruments such as the drums and trumpets were positioned the farthest away from the collecting horn. Lillian Hardin A... |
57278d8e5951b619008f8d51 | How far away has a trumpeter been known to stand? | fifteen feet | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nContrary to popular belief, if placed properly and prepared-for, drums could be effectively used and heard on even the earliest jazz and military band recordings. The loudest instruments such as the drums and trumpets were positioned the farthest away from the collecting horn. Lillian Hardin A... |
57278d8e5951b619008f8d52 | Were drums heard on early jazz recordings? | drums could be effectively used | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nContrary to popular belief, if placed properly and prepared-for, drums could be effectively used and heard on even the earliest jazz and military band recordings. The loudest instruments such as the drums and trumpets were positioned the farthest away from the collecting horn. Lillian Hardin A... |
57278d8e5951b619008f8d53 | What was the item called that recorded the sounds? | collecting horn | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nContrary to popular belief, if placed properly and prepared-for, drums could be effectively used and heard on even the earliest jazz and military band recordings. The loudest instruments such as the drums and trumpets were positioned the farthest away from the collecting horn. Lillian Hardin A... |
57278ed7dd62a815002ea04e | What was an early took used to amplify sounds? | vacuum tubes | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nDuring the first half of the 1920s, engineers at Western Electric, as well as independent inventors such as Orlando Marsh, developed technology for capturing sound with a microphone, amplifying it with vacuum tubes, then using the amplified signal to drive an electromagnetic recording head. We... |
57278ed7dd62a815002ea04f | What company was vital in progression of quality sound recordings? | Western Electric | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nDuring the first half of the 1920s, engineers at Western Electric, as well as independent inventors such as Orlando Marsh, developed technology for capturing sound with a microphone, amplifying it with vacuum tubes, then using the amplified signal to drive an electromagnetic recording head. We... |
57278ed7dd62a815002ea050 | How early were electrically recorded discs made available for purchase? | 1925 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nDuring the first half of the 1920s, engineers at Western Electric, as well as independent inventors such as Orlando Marsh, developed technology for capturing sound with a microphone, amplifying it with vacuum tubes, then using the amplified signal to drive an electromagnetic recording head. We... |
57278ed7dd62a815002ea051 | What was new about the way Western Electrics method of capturing sound? | microphone | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nDuring the first half of the 1920s, engineers at Western Electric, as well as independent inventors such as Orlando Marsh, developed technology for capturing sound with a microphone, amplifying it with vacuum tubes, then using the amplified signal to drive an electromagnetic recording head. We... |
57278ed7dd62a815002ea052 | How could the sounds produced by Western Electric be described? | fuller, clearer and more natural | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nDuring the first half of the 1920s, engineers at Western Electric, as well as independent inventors such as Orlando Marsh, developed technology for capturing sound with a microphone, amplifying it with vacuum tubes, then using the amplified signal to drive an electromagnetic recording head. We... |
5727903ddd62a815002ea084 | What was a drawback of early home recording systems? | high cost | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nElectrical recording preceded electrical home reproduction because of the initial high cost of the new system. In 1925, the Victor company introduced the Victor Orthophonic Victrola, an acoustical record player that was specifically designed to play electrically recorded discs, as part of a li... |
5727903ddd62a815002ea085 | What was the initial cost range of early recording devices? | US$95 to US$300 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nElectrical recording preceded electrical home reproduction because of the initial high cost of the new system. In 1925, the Victor company introduced the Victor Orthophonic Victrola, an acoustical record player that was specifically designed to play electrically recorded discs, as part of a li... |
5727903ddd62a815002ea086 | What year was the Victor Orthophonic Victrola released? | 1925 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nElectrical recording preceded electrical home reproduction because of the initial high cost of the new system. In 1925, the Victor company introduced the Victor Orthophonic Victrola, an acoustical record player that was specifically designed to play electrically recorded discs, as part of a li... |
5727903ddd62a815002ea087 | What was the typical weekly pay of a worker in 1925? | $20 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nElectrical recording preceded electrical home reproduction because of the initial high cost of the new system. In 1925, the Victor company introduced the Victor Orthophonic Victrola, an acoustical record player that was specifically designed to play electrically recorded discs, as part of a li... |
5727903ddd62a815002ea088 | What options were available that effected the cost of the Victor Orthophonic Victorla? | cabinetry | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nElectrical recording preceded electrical home reproduction because of the initial high cost of the new system. In 1925, the Victor company introduced the Victor Orthophonic Victrola, an acoustical record player that was specifically designed to play electrically recorded discs, as part of a li... |
572792d6dd62a815002ea0c6 | What materials were discs made of in 1889-1894? | hard rubber | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe earliest disc records (1889–1894) were made of various materials including hard rubber. Around 1895, a shellac-based compound was introduced and became standard. Exact formulas for this compound varied by manufacturer and over the course of time, but it was typically composed of about one-... |
572792d6dd62a815002ea0c7 | What was the standard material for discs around 1895? | a shellac-based compound | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe earliest disc records (1889–1894) were made of various materials including hard rubber. Around 1895, a shellac-based compound was introduced and became standard. Exact formulas for this compound varied by manufacturer and over the course of time, but it was typically composed of about one-... |
572792d6dd62a815002ea0c8 | What company was known for laminate construction of discs? | Columbia Records | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe earliest disc records (1889–1894) were made of various materials including hard rubber. Around 1895, a shellac-based compound was introduced and became standard. Exact formulas for this compound varied by manufacturer and over the course of time, but it was typically composed of about one-... |
572792d6dd62a815002ea0c9 | What material give the vinyl records their known black color? | carbon | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe earliest disc records (1889–1894) were made of various materials including hard rubber. Around 1895, a shellac-based compound was introduced and became standard. Exact formulas for this compound varied by manufacturer and over the course of time, but it was typically composed of about one-... |
572792d6dd62a815002ea0ca | What material is used in order to release the vinyl records from their molds? | lubricant | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe earliest disc records (1889–1894) were made of various materials including hard rubber. Around 1895, a shellac-based compound was introduced and became standard. Exact formulas for this compound varied by manufacturer and over the course of time, but it was typically composed of about one-... |
57279468dd62a815002ea106 | What was a major downfall of the success of Durium records? | Great Depression | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFlexible or so-called \"unbreakable\" records made of unusual materials were introduced by a number of manufacturers at various times during the 78 rpm era. In the UK, Nicole records, made of celluloid or a similar substance coated onto a cardboard core disc, were produced for a few years begi... |
57279468dd62a815002ea107 | What year were Durium records no longer released in the US? | 1932 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFlexible or so-called \"unbreakable\" records made of unusual materials were introduced by a number of manufacturers at various times during the 78 rpm era. In the UK, Nicole records, made of celluloid or a similar substance coated onto a cardboard core disc, were produced for a few years begi... |
57279468dd62a815002ea108 | What are most 78 rpm records made of? | shellac compounds | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFlexible or so-called \"unbreakable\" records made of unusual materials were introduced by a number of manufacturers at various times during the 78 rpm era. In the UK, Nicole records, made of celluloid or a similar substance coated onto a cardboard core disc, were produced for a few years begi... |
57279468dd62a815002ea109 | What was a common problem found in early flexible records? | surface noise | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFlexible or so-called \"unbreakable\" records made of unusual materials were introduced by a number of manufacturers at various times during the 78 rpm era. In the UK, Nicole records, made of celluloid or a similar substance coated onto a cardboard core disc, were produced for a few years begi... |
57279468dd62a815002ea10a | What was the thin translucent plastic most successfully used to make discs called? | Durium | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFlexible or so-called \"unbreakable\" records made of unusual materials were introduced by a number of manufacturers at various times during the 78 rpm era. In the UK, Nicole records, made of celluloid or a similar substance coated onto a cardboard core disc, were produced for a few years begi... |
5727973bf1498d1400e8fcfe | What material was used by RCA Victor for special purpose records? | vinyl-based Victrolac compound | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1931, RCA Victor introduced their vinyl-based Victrolac compound as a material for some unusual-format and special-purpose records. By the end of the 1930s vinyl's advantages of light weight, relative unbreakability and low surface noise had made it the material of choice for prerecorded ra... |
5727973bf1498d1400e8fcff | What was Metrolite and Sav-o-flex materials primarily used for? | children's records | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1931, RCA Victor introduced their vinyl-based Victrolac compound as a material for some unusual-format and special-purpose records. By the end of the 1930s vinyl's advantages of light weight, relative unbreakability and low surface noise had made it the material of choice for prerecorded ra... |
5727973bf1498d1400e8fd00 | What year was the Victrolac compound released? | 1931 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1931, RCA Victor introduced their vinyl-based Victrolac compound as a material for some unusual-format and special-purpose records. By the end of the 1930s vinyl's advantages of light weight, relative unbreakability and low surface noise had made it the material of choice for prerecorded ra... |
5727973bf1498d1400e8fd01 | What were advantages of vinyl in the 1930's? | light weight, relative unbreakability and low surface noise | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1931, RCA Victor introduced their vinyl-based Victrolac compound as a material for some unusual-format and special-purpose records. By the end of the 1930s vinyl's advantages of light weight, relative unbreakability and low surface noise had made it the material of choice for prerecorded ra... |
5727973bf1498d1400e8fd02 | What was a downfall of ordinary 78 rpm vinyls in household house? | higher cost | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1931, RCA Victor introduced their vinyl-based Victrolac compound as a material for some unusual-format and special-purpose records. By the end of the 1930s vinyl's advantages of light weight, relative unbreakability and low surface noise had made it the material of choice for prerecorded ra... |
572798b8dd62a815002ea17e | What was the most popular sized disc by 1910? | 10-inch | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1890s, the recording formats of the earliest (toy) discs were mainly 12.5 cm (nominally five inches) in diameter; by the mid-1890s, the discs were usually 7 in (nominally 17.5 cm) in diameter. By 1910 the 10-inch (25.4 cm) record was by far the most popular standard, holding about three... |
572798b8dd62a815002ea17f | How long could a recording be on a 10 inch disc in the 1903? | four to five minutes of music per side | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1890s, the recording formats of the earliest (toy) discs were mainly 12.5 cm (nominally five inches) in diameter; by the mid-1890s, the discs were usually 7 in (nominally 17.5 cm) in diameter. By 1910 the 10-inch (25.4 cm) record was by far the most popular standard, holding about three... |
572798b8dd62a815002ea180 | How small were the earliest discs released? | 12.5 cm | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1890s, the recording formats of the earliest (toy) discs were mainly 12.5 cm (nominally five inches) in diameter; by the mid-1890s, the discs were usually 7 in (nominally 17.5 cm) in diameter. By 1910 the 10-inch (25.4 cm) record was by far the most popular standard, holding about three... |
572798b8dd62a815002ea181 | What was one requirement issue with discs popular in Britain? | modification of the equipment | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1890s, the recording formats of the earliest (toy) discs were mainly 12.5 cm (nominally five inches) in diameter; by the mid-1890s, the discs were usually 7 in (nominally 17.5 cm) in diameter. By 1910 the 10-inch (25.4 cm) record was by far the most popular standard, holding about three... |
572798b8dd62a815002ea182 | Which disc could hold about three minutes of recording on either side? | 10-inch | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1890s, the recording formats of the earliest (toy) discs were mainly 12.5 cm (nominally five inches) in diameter; by the mid-1890s, the discs were usually 7 in (nominally 17.5 cm) in diameter. By 1910 the 10-inch (25.4 cm) record was by far the most popular standard, holding about three... |
572799a9dd62a815002ea1ae | What factors would effect playing time of a phonograph? | turntable speed and the groove spacing | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe playing time of a phonograph record depended on the turntable speed and the groove spacing. At the beginning of the 20th century, the early discs played for two minutes, the same as early cylinder records. The 12-inch disc, introduced by Victor in 1903, increased the playing time to three ... |
572799a9dd62a815002ea1af | What was the playing time common in the early 20th century? | two minutes | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe playing time of a phonograph record depended on the turntable speed and the groove spacing. At the beginning of the 20th century, the early discs played for two minutes, the same as early cylinder records. The 12-inch disc, introduced by Victor in 1903, increased the playing time to three ... |
572799a9dd62a815002ea1b0 | How many recordings did Kind Oliver's Creole Jazz band require? | 13 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe playing time of a phonograph record depended on the turntable speed and the groove spacing. At the beginning of the 20th century, the early discs played for two minutes, the same as early cylinder records. The 12-inch disc, introduced by Victor in 1903, increased the playing time to three ... |
572799a9dd62a815002ea1b1 | What was the normal size disc for popular music? | 10-inch | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe playing time of a phonograph record depended on the turntable speed and the groove spacing. At the beginning of the 20th century, the early discs played for two minutes, the same as early cylinder records. The 12-inch disc, introduced by Victor in 1903, increased the playing time to three ... |
572799a9dd62a815002ea1b2 | What was the recording time available on a 12 inch disc? | three and a half minutes | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nThe playing time of a phonograph record depended on the turntable speed and the groove spacing. At the beginning of the 20th century, the early discs played for two minutes, the same as early cylinder records. The 12-inch disc, introduced by Victor in 1903, increased the playing time to three ... |
57279b65ff5b5019007d90da | On which label did Frank Sinatra release his recording of Soliloquy? | Columbia's Masterwork label | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn January 1938, Milt Gabler started recording for his new label, Commodore Records, and to allow for longer continuous performances, he recorded some 12-inch records. Eddie Condon explained: \"Gabler realized that a jam session needs room for development.\" The first two 12-inch recordings di... |
57279b65ff5b5019007d90db | What was a typical recording time of a song in 1948? | about 3:30 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn January 1938, Milt Gabler started recording for his new label, Commodore Records, and to allow for longer continuous performances, he recorded some 12-inch records. Eddie Condon explained: \"Gabler realized that a jam session needs room for development.\" The first two 12-inch recordings di... |
57279b65ff5b5019007d90dc | What was a way musicians got sounds such short recording times? | release a set of records | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn January 1938, Milt Gabler started recording for his new label, Commodore Records, and to allow for longer continuous performances, he recorded some 12-inch records. Eddie Condon explained: \"Gabler realized that a jam session needs room for development.\" The first two 12-inch recordings di... |
57279b65ff5b5019007d90dd | How many sides of a disc commonly held a recording? | two sides | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn January 1938, Milt Gabler started recording for his new label, Commodore Records, and to allow for longer continuous performances, he recorded some 12-inch records. Eddie Condon explained: \"Gabler realized that a jam session needs room for development.\" The first two 12-inch recordings di... |
57279cc0708984140094e23d | What was unique about Odeon's 1909 release of the Nutcracker Suite? | 4 double-sided discs in a specially designed package | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nGerman record company Odeon is often said to have pioneered the album in 1909 when it released the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky on 4 double-sided discs in a specially designed package. (It is not indicated what size the records are.) However, Deutsche Grammophon had produced an album for it... |
57279cc0708984140094e23e | What was one of the first releases with a photo on the cover? | The Mikado (Gilbert & Sullivan) | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nGerman record company Odeon is often said to have pioneered the album in 1909 when it released the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky on 4 double-sided discs in a specially designed package. (It is not indicated what size the records are.) However, Deutsche Grammophon had produced an album for it... |
57279cc0708984140094e23f | When were albums said to be pioneered? | 1909 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nGerman record company Odeon is often said to have pioneered the album in 1909 when it released the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky on 4 double-sided discs in a specially designed package. (It is not indicated what size the records are.) However, Deutsche Grammophon had produced an album for it... |
57279cc0708984140094e240 | What was one of the very first albums released? | Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nGerman record company Odeon is often said to have pioneered the album in 1909 when it released the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikovsky on 4 double-sided discs in a specially designed package. (It is not indicated what size the records are.) However, Deutsche Grammophon had produced an album for it... |
57279d66ff5b5019007d9118 | When could record album covers first be found? | 1910 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nBy about 1910,[note 1] bound collections of empty sleeves with a paperboard or leather cover, similar to a photograph album, were sold as record albums that customers could use to store their records (the term \"record album\" was printed on some covers). These albums came in both 10-inch and ... |
57279d66ff5b5019007d9119 | What were early record album covers made of? | empty sleeves with a paperboard or leather cover | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nBy about 1910,[note 1] bound collections of empty sleeves with a paperboard or leather cover, similar to a photograph album, were sold as record albums that customers could use to store their records (the term \"record album\" was printed on some covers). These albums came in both 10-inch and ... |
57279d66ff5b5019007d911a | What sizes were record album covers available in? | 10-inch and 12-inch sizes | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nBy about 1910,[note 1] bound collections of empty sleeves with a paperboard or leather cover, similar to a photograph album, were sold as record albums that customers could use to store their records (the term \"record album\" was printed on some covers). These albums came in both 10-inch and ... |
57279d66ff5b5019007d911b | How were record album covers intended to be stored? | upright | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nBy about 1910,[note 1] bound collections of empty sleeves with a paperboard or leather cover, similar to a photograph album, were sold as record albums that customers could use to store their records (the term \"record album\" was printed on some covers). These albums came in both 10-inch and ... |
57279d66ff5b5019007d911c | What was the purpose of record album covers? | protecting them | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nBy about 1910,[note 1] bound collections of empty sleeves with a paperboard or leather cover, similar to a photograph album, were sold as record albums that customers could use to store their records (the term \"record album\" was printed on some covers). These albums came in both 10-inch and ... |
57279e2cff5b5019007d9122 | When were albums as we currently know them widely released? | 1930s | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1930s, record companies began issuing collections of 78 rpm records by one performer or of one type of music in specially assembled albums, typically with artwork on the front cover and liner notes on the back or inside cover. Most albums included three or four records, with two sides e... |
57279e2cff5b5019007d9123 | What is typically found on the front cover of an album? | artwork | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1930s, record companies began issuing collections of 78 rpm records by one performer or of one type of music in specially assembled albums, typically with artwork on the front cover and liner notes on the back or inside cover. Most albums included three or four records, with two sides e... |
57279e2cff5b5019007d9124 | How may records were commonly found in an album? | three or four | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1930s, record companies began issuing collections of 78 rpm records by one performer or of one type of music in specially assembled albums, typically with artwork on the front cover and liner notes on the back or inside cover. Most albums included three or four records, with two sides e... |
57279e2cff5b5019007d9125 | When did the vinyl LP records Era begin? | 1949 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1930s, record companies began issuing collections of 78 rpm records by one performer or of one type of music in specially assembled albums, typically with artwork on the front cover and liner notes on the back or inside cover. Most albums included three or four records, with two sides e... |
57279e2cff5b5019007d9126 | How many songs did most albums contain? | six or eight | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1930s, record companies began issuing collections of 78 rpm records by one performer or of one type of music in specially assembled albums, typically with artwork on the front cover and liner notes on the back or inside cover. Most albums included three or four records, with two sides e... |
57279f213acd2414000de811 | What are reasons for recent releases of 78 rpm speed vinyls? | collectable or nostalgia purposes | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFor collectable or nostalgia purposes, or for the benefit of higher-quality audio playback provided by the 78 rpm speed with newer vinyl records and their lightweight stylus pickups, a small number of 78 rpm records have been released since the major labels ceased production. One of the first ... |
57279f213acd2414000de812 | What is a benefit of newer releases of 78 rpm speed vinyls? | higher-quality audio playback | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFor collectable or nostalgia purposes, or for the benefit of higher-quality audio playback provided by the 78 rpm speed with newer vinyl records and their lightweight stylus pickups, a small number of 78 rpm records have been released since the major labels ceased production. One of the first ... |
57279f213acd2414000de813 | Who released 7" microgrooved records in the 1950s? | Bell Records | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFor collectable or nostalgia purposes, or for the benefit of higher-quality audio playback provided by the 78 rpm speed with newer vinyl records and their lightweight stylus pickups, a small number of 78 rpm records have been released since the major labels ceased production. One of the first ... |
57279f213acd2414000de814 | What benefits to vinyl have been found in the 1950s? | wider range of audio | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFor collectable or nostalgia purposes, or for the benefit of higher-quality audio playback provided by the 78 rpm speed with newer vinyl records and their lightweight stylus pickups, a small number of 78 rpm records have been released since the major labels ceased production. One of the first ... |
57279f213acd2414000de815 | Who founded Audiophile Records? | Ewing Dunbar Nunn | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nFor collectable or nostalgia purposes, or for the benefit of higher-quality audio playback provided by the 78 rpm speed with newer vinyl records and their lightweight stylus pickups, a small number of 78 rpm records have been released since the major labels ceased production. One of the first ... |
5727a043ff5b5019007d9140 | In what year did Reprise plan to release a series of 78 rpm singles? | 1968 | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1968, Reprise planned to release a series of 78 rpm singles from their artists on their label at the time, called the Reprise Speed Series. Only one disc actually saw release, Randy Newman's I Think It's Going to Rain Today, a track from his self-titled debut album (with The Beehive State o... |
5727a043ff5b5019007d9141 | Which disc did Reprise release in 78 rpm format? | Think It's Going to Rain Today | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1968, Reprise planned to release a series of 78 rpm singles from their artists on their label at the time, called the Reprise Speed Series. Only one disc actually saw release, Randy Newman's I Think It's Going to Rain Today, a track from his self-titled debut album (with The Beehive State o... |
5727a043ff5b5019007d9142 | What two songs were featured on the 1978 release by Leon Redbone in 78 rpm format? | Alabama Jubilee and Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1968, Reprise planned to release a series of 78 rpm singles from their artists on their label at the time, called the Reprise Speed Series. Only one disc actually saw release, Randy Newman's I Think It's Going to Rain Today, a track from his self-titled debut album (with The Beehive State o... |
5727a043ff5b5019007d9143 | What record company released recordings of 'Buena' and 'Tuff Enuff' in 1980? | Stiff Records | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1968, Reprise planned to release a series of 78 rpm singles from their artists on their label at the time, called the Reprise Speed Series. Only one disc actually saw release, Randy Newman's I Think It's Going to Rain Today, a track from his self-titled debut album (with The Beehive State o... |
5727a043ff5b5019007d9144 | Why did Reprise only release one 78 rpm vinyl? | lack of sales for the single, and a lack of general interest | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn 1968, Reprise planned to release a series of 78 rpm singles from their artists on their label at the time, called the Reprise Speed Series. Only one disc actually saw release, Randy Newman's I Think It's Going to Rain Today, a track from his self-titled debut album (with The Beehive State o... |
5727a1a43acd2414000de859 | When was the release by Rhino Records of 78 rpm for jukebox owners? | 1990s | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1990s Rhino Records issued a series of boxed sets of 78 rpm reissues of early rock and roll hits, intended for owners of vintage jukeboxes. This was a disaster because Rhino did not warn customers that their records were made of vinyl, and that the vintage 78 RPM juke boxes were designe... |
5727a1a43acd2414000de85a | What was the result of the use of this release of 78 rpm vinyl when used in vintage jukeboxes? | they were destroyed | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1990s Rhino Records issued a series of boxed sets of 78 rpm reissues of early rock and roll hits, intended for owners of vintage jukeboxes. This was a disaster because Rhino did not warn customers that their records were made of vinyl, and that the vintage 78 RPM juke boxes were designe... |
5727a1a43acd2414000de85b | What was needed to successfully play the newer released 79 rpm vinyl? | lightweight tone arms and jewel needles | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1990s Rhino Records issued a series of boxed sets of 78 rpm reissues of early rock and roll hits, intended for owners of vintage jukeboxes. This was a disaster because Rhino did not warn customers that their records were made of vinyl, and that the vintage 78 RPM juke boxes were designe... |
5727a1a43acd2414000de85c | For whom was the 1990 release of 78 rpm intended? | owners of vintage jukeboxes | [
"Gramophone_record\n\nIn the 1990s Rhino Records issued a series of boxed sets of 78 rpm reissues of early rock and roll hits, intended for owners of vintage jukeboxes. This was a disaster because Rhino did not warn customers that their records were made of vinyl, and that the vintage 78 RPM juke boxes were designe... |
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