Despite the growth in CD's and downloaded music, there is still a demand for vinyl, and so there are many specialist shops selling used records. 78 rpm records are, due to thier age and frgility, much harder to locate, but still exist in large numbers. Again, specialist retailers exist, both online and in shops, but another source is the growing number of charity shops. This requires harder work, as items are not usually categorised, but it can often pay dividends by unearthing collectable rareities.
The version on vinyl, or a record (the LP at 33.3 RPM). I remember when there were 45 RPM records, usually just 1 song each side, and LP records or albums, which had the Long Playing version of songs, with, sometimes, repeated choruses, etc...Earlier vinyl records had 78 RPM records also.
The most common 33-1/3 RPM record was 12", the 45 RPM was 7", and the 78 RPM was cut in both 12" and 16". Source: Wikipedia "also 10" vinyl"
there are several speeds for vinyl records, but for common formats it is 33 rpm, 45 rpm, 78 rpm and actually 33 1/3 rpm. that's what they were called 45's because they made 45 revolutions or rounds but it's actually revolutions per minute.
Let it Be ,apple records 45
A Vinyl disc (record) that spins at 45 revolutions per minute
The number referred to the speed of the turntable in revolutions per minute (RPM). Vinyl records were recorded at various RPM. 33 1/3, 45, and 78
I would, unless the seller stated that the cover would not be with it. A few exceptions would be 78 rpm records which usually did not have covers, only a paper sleeve. Ditto for 45 rpm's. And Vinyl Picture Discs which sometimes came only in a clear vinyl sleeve.
Vinyl records are called such because of the material Lp's (33 1/3 RPM) and 45's RPM records are made out of. Before the creation of Lp's in 1948, most records were pressed with shellac and more properly called gramophone records.
Vinyl records come in several sizes, primarily 7-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch formats. The 7-inch records are typically used for singles and play at 45 RPM, while 10-inch records can be used for EPs and often play at either 33 1/3 or 45 RPM. The 12-inch records are commonly used for albums, generally playing at 33 1/3 RPM. Each size has its own specific use and sound quality characteristics.
Ebay offers a range of rpm records new and second hand, a variety of sellers would sell all sorts of records ranging all the music genres. Another website entitled the 78 rpm Record Home page also sells and buys second hand records.
They stopped making 78 RPM records because they became outdated and technology was advancing. After the 78 RPM records of the 1900's, the 33 1/3 RPM records were created.
RPM Records - United Kingdom - was created in 1991.