long play

/lɔŋ pleɪ/
adjective
  1. Relating to a vinyl record that plays at 33⅓ revolutions per minute and can hold a longer recording, typically an entire album.
    • She prefers the sound quality of long-play records over digital music.
    • The store has a section for long-play vinyl albums from the 1970s.
    • I bought a long-play record of my favorite band's greatest hits.
noun
  1. A long-playing vinyl record; an LP.
    • The box set includes four long-plays and a booklet.
    • Many audiophiles still treasure their long-plays for their warm sound.
    • He pulled out a long-play from his collection and placed it on the turntable.
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