Who invented the first vinyl?
In 1887, German-American inventor Emile Berliner
developed lateral-cut flat discs to be played on
the gramophone, similar in use and appearance to
the vinyl records we know today. Emile Berliner
with an early gramophone and lateral-cut flat
disc record.
Why are vinyls black?
By coloring records black with carbon-based pigment,
manufacturers ensure their records last longer
and sound better. So if you ever pull out a
record and someone asks about its color, you can
tell them that is why records are black.
Why is vinyl so popular?
The most significant appeal to the buyers is the
analog sound it reverberates, which is way better
than its digital counterpart. In vinyl, the music
and vocals are far closer to the real deal
giving it a superior quality effect.
What was the first song on vinyl?
In 1888 a recording of Arthur Sullivan's song
'The Lost Chord' was etched onto a phonograph cylinder.
Sullivan was astounded at this new technology, but had
his reservations too.
What is the most sold vinyl record ever?
Thriller - Michael Jackson - 27 million vinyl records sold.
Who else but the King of Pop for the top step of
the podium? Only one year after its release in 1982,
Thriller was already the best-selling album of all
time, with no less than 32 million units sold in all
formats, and 66 million to date. It remained the best-selling
album of all time the following year, in 1984! Produced by
the brilliant Quincy Jones, it received no less
than 8 Grammy Awards, a record.
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