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== Album ==
An album is a collection of audio recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, audio tape, or another medium. Albums of recorded sound were developed in the early 20th century as individual 78-rpm records collected in a bound book resembling a photograph album; this format evolved after 1948 into single vinyl LP records played at 33 1/3 rpm.
History[edit | edit source]
The concept of an album began with the advent of the phonograph and the gramophone. Early albums were simply collections of 78-rpm records packaged together. The introduction of the LP (long-playing) record by Columbia Records in 1948 revolutionized the format, allowing for longer recordings and more elaborate packaging.
Types of Albums[edit | edit source]
Albums can be categorized into several types, including:
- Studio album: A collection of new, original recordings produced in a recording studio.
- Live album: Recordings from live performances.
- Compilation album: A collection of songs from various sources, often previously released.
- Soundtrack album: Music from a film, television show, or video game.
- Concept album: An album with a unified theme or story.
Formats[edit | edit source]
Albums have been released in various formats over the years, including:
Notable Albums[edit | edit source]
Some albums have had a significant impact on music and culture, such as:
- Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles
- Thriller by Michael Jackson
- The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd
- Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Related Concepts[edit | edit source]
- EP (Extended Play)
- Single
- Box set
- Greatest hits album
See Also[edit | edit source]
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