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Did you know? Vinyl records spin at three standard speeds: 33⅓ rpm (Long Play albums), 45 rpm (singles), and 78 rpm (old shellac from the 1930s-50s). The faster, the better the sound quality per groove — but less playing time. 78 rpm gave 3 minutes per side.

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Vinyl records spin at three standard speeds: 33⅓ rpm (Long Play albums), 45 rpm (singles), and 78 rpm (old shellac from the 1930s-50s). The faster, the better the sound quality per groove — but less playing time. 78 rpm gave 3 minutes per side.

Vinyl-platen draaien met drie standaardsnelheden: 33⅓ rpm (Long Play albums), 45 rpm (singles), en 78 rpm (oude shellac uit jaren '30-'50). Hoe sneller, hoe beter de geluidskwaliteit per groef — maar minder speeltijd. 78 rpm gaf 3 minuten per kant.

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