Definition

A durable polyvinyl chloride plastic used to press phonograph records, typically 12-inch LPs or 7-inch singles, that store audio as microscopic grooves read by a stylus. Vinyl dominated the recorded music market for decades and has experienced a major resurgence among audiophiles and collectors since the 2000s.

Example Usage

She built an impressive vinyl collection of 1970s soul records worth thousands of dollars.

Origin

Replaced the earlier shellac 78 rpm records in the 1950s; 'vinyl' became synonymous with records themselves.

Fun Fact

High-quality vinyl records can last 100+ years if stored properly, and modern pressing plants struggle to keep up with renewed demand as streaming-fatigued listeners return to physical formats.

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