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The LP record, also known as the long-playing record or vinyl record, is a format for storing and playing music that was introduced in the late 1940s. It quickly became popular and remained the dominant music format for several decades until the rise of digital music in the 1980s and 1990s.
To recap: A music publisher invests in songwriters and composers and controls compositions. A record company invests in artists and controls master recordings.
A record label is a company that manages, produces, distributes, and promotes commercial sound recordings. Record labels oversee every step of the music production process, from discovering new talent to getting finished albums into the hands of listeners.
We have therefore created a glossary of vinyl collecting terminology to help you. This will be helpful for both novice and more experienced record collectors alike. Below is a summary of essential definitions, vocabulary, abbreviations and terms used by regular collectors and audiophiles.
A record label is a company that promotes, manufactures, and distributes music that a musician records. They work to sell the artist's brand and will usually work with a number of different artists at one time.
A&R: Short for Artists and Repertoire, it’s the department at a record label or music publisher responsible for discovering new talent and signing them to the company.
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Record Label: Record labels are companies, large or small, that manufacture, distribute, and promote the recordings of affiliated musicians. Essentially, record labels work to sell the brand of the artist and the products they create.
