| Terminology |
Album - A 12 inch recording that usually has somewhere between 8 and 12 songs total contained on its 2 sides.
[Some may have more or less.] Usually plays at 33 1/3 RPMs on a turntable. [ Also known as an “LP”.]
Colored Vinyl - This is a coloring that is given to records instead of the normal black look that they have. Vinyl is
clear in the final process of its manufacture. Colors can be anywhere from red, blue, yellow, pink or even an opaque
white.
Dead Wax - The area on a 45 RPM or album’s grooves that begins at the end of a song and ends at the record
label. Information may be machine stamped or hand etched in this space. [Also known as Trail-off or Run-out
groove.]
Extended Play [EP] - Recordings that played at 45 RPM’s and usually featured 2 songs on each side. It provided
an alternative format for those who couldn’t afford a full length album yet wanted more than just a “single”. This format
was very popular in the UK but never really caught on in the U.S. An entire string of British E.P’s were issued but only
a handful here in the States.
Hand-Etched - Identification that can be found in the Run Out groove [Dead Wax] of a record that is hand scribed
onto a “stamper” and transfers to a record during the pressing process.
Inner Sleeve - The paper sleeve that an album is placed into before inserting it into a record jacket.
Jacket - The protective cardboard sleeve that contains an album.
LP - Long Player or Long Playing records, See “Album”
Machine Stamped - Identification that can be found in the Run Out groove of a record that is imprinted during the
record pressing process.
Mono - Monophonic. Type of recording process that was used in the studio. Sound comes equally, without
separation denoted between speakers. Mono pretty much fell to the wayside by late 1967.
Original Packaging - The box or all packing materials and information that was originally supplied with an item.
Box that product was purchased in. Usually used with memorabilia, [e.g. the outer wrapper and header card that
gum card “Rack Packs” were sold in.] Boxes for the Remco dolls, etc.
Picture Sleeve - This is usually a colorful paper sleeve that housed original 45’s. Often pictures of the group are
used or sometimes simply words are printed. The “Why” and “My Bonnie” picture sleeves on MGM are 2 examples.
[This kind is also known as a “Title” sleeve.]
Polyvinyl Styrene - An material used to press records. It is somewhat thicker than traditional vinyl.
Pressing - This refers to the production involved in the making of a record. It may also denote the version or year a
record was produced. [e.g. “This is a ‘first’ or ‘second’ pressing” of Meet The Beatles]
Promo - Promotional Recording. These are records made in advance of commercial releases and are usually sent
to radio stations to give a band or their song, a push. Made in much smaller quantities than commercial releases,
they are often highly sought after by collectors. Most promo labels differ significantly from that of the stock copy.
RPM - Revolutions Per Minute. The number of 360º turns a record makes in 60 seconds when playing on a turntable.
Run Out Groove - Area on a 45 RPM or album where the grooves at the end of a song and continues to the record’
s label. These grooves are usually spaced much looser than those comprising the music. Information may be
machine-stamped or hand-etched in this space. [Also known as Dead Wax or Trail-off]
Shrink Wrap - Cellophane protective wrapping placed by manufacturers and/or distributors that seals LP’s inside
the jacket. Commonly found on albums manufactured in the United States and some countries abroad.
Stereo - Stereophonic. The separation of sound as it is emitted from two speakers. Instruments and vocals are
divided between channels and provide a more “real life” experience when listening.
SS - Still Sealed. Indicates a record that is still in its original cellophane as issued from a manufacturing plant.
Trail-off - See Dead Wax and/or Run Out Groove
Vinyl - This is the material that most records are pressed on. Sometimes a material called Polyvinyl styrene is
used.
[Some may have more or less.] Usually plays at 33 1/3 RPMs on a turntable. [ Also known as an “LP”.]
Colored Vinyl - This is a coloring that is given to records instead of the normal black look that they have. Vinyl is
clear in the final process of its manufacture. Colors can be anywhere from red, blue, yellow, pink or even an opaque
white.
Dead Wax - The area on a 45 RPM or album’s grooves that begins at the end of a song and ends at the record
label. Information may be machine stamped or hand etched in this space. [Also known as Trail-off or Run-out
groove.]
Extended Play [EP] - Recordings that played at 45 RPM’s and usually featured 2 songs on each side. It provided
an alternative format for those who couldn’t afford a full length album yet wanted more than just a “single”. This format
was very popular in the UK but never really caught on in the U.S. An entire string of British E.P’s were issued but only
a handful here in the States.
Hand-Etched - Identification that can be found in the Run Out groove [Dead Wax] of a record that is hand scribed
onto a “stamper” and transfers to a record during the pressing process.
Inner Sleeve - The paper sleeve that an album is placed into before inserting it into a record jacket.
Jacket - The protective cardboard sleeve that contains an album.
LP - Long Player or Long Playing records, See “Album”
Machine Stamped - Identification that can be found in the Run Out groove of a record that is imprinted during the
record pressing process.
Mono - Monophonic. Type of recording process that was used in the studio. Sound comes equally, without
separation denoted between speakers. Mono pretty much fell to the wayside by late 1967.
Original Packaging - The box or all packing materials and information that was originally supplied with an item.
Box that product was purchased in. Usually used with memorabilia, [e.g. the outer wrapper and header card that
gum card “Rack Packs” were sold in.] Boxes for the Remco dolls, etc.
Picture Sleeve - This is usually a colorful paper sleeve that housed original 45’s. Often pictures of the group are
used or sometimes simply words are printed. The “Why” and “My Bonnie” picture sleeves on MGM are 2 examples.
[This kind is also known as a “Title” sleeve.]
Polyvinyl Styrene - An material used to press records. It is somewhat thicker than traditional vinyl.
Pressing - This refers to the production involved in the making of a record. It may also denote the version or year a
record was produced. [e.g. “This is a ‘first’ or ‘second’ pressing” of Meet The Beatles]
Promo - Promotional Recording. These are records made in advance of commercial releases and are usually sent
to radio stations to give a band or their song, a push. Made in much smaller quantities than commercial releases,
they are often highly sought after by collectors. Most promo labels differ significantly from that of the stock copy.
RPM - Revolutions Per Minute. The number of 360º turns a record makes in 60 seconds when playing on a turntable.
Run Out Groove - Area on a 45 RPM or album where the grooves at the end of a song and continues to the record’
s label. These grooves are usually spaced much looser than those comprising the music. Information may be
machine-stamped or hand-etched in this space. [Also known as Dead Wax or Trail-off]
Shrink Wrap - Cellophane protective wrapping placed by manufacturers and/or distributors that seals LP’s inside
the jacket. Commonly found on albums manufactured in the United States and some countries abroad.
Stereo - Stereophonic. The separation of sound as it is emitted from two speakers. Instruments and vocals are
divided between channels and provide a more “real life” experience when listening.
SS - Still Sealed. Indicates a record that is still in its original cellophane as issued from a manufacturing plant.
Trail-off - See Dead Wax and/or Run Out Groove
Vinyl - This is the material that most records are pressed on. Sometimes a material called Polyvinyl styrene is
used.
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