June 18, 1948: The Record That Changed What Music Could Be

On June 18, 1948, Columbia Records introduced the LP record at a press conference in New York, and the album era of popular music began.The 33 1/3 rpm vinyl disc held twenty-three minutes per side, compared to four minutes on the standard format it replaced. What followed was a format war with RCA Victor, fifty years of music built around the album as an artistic statement, and a vinyl revival that outlasted the CD that was supposed to kill it.From bsnsHistory, the daily podcast about the moments when business quietly reshaped the world.Written and hosted by Ron Trucks. Research and editing by Rodney Russ. Sound design by Angela Cahoy. Music by Cody Martin and Soundstripe.For more daily business stories, visit www.bsnsDAILYpodcasts.com