33⅓ RPM

33⅓ RPM is a standard speed for playing vinyl records, meaning the record spins 33⅓ times per minute. This speed was established to balance sound quality and playback time, typically used for full-length albums. Operating at this speed allows for consistent audio performance and is compatible with most record players designed for LPs (long-playing records). It provides a good compromise between the shorter playing times of faster speeds and the higher fidelity of slower speeds, making it a widely adopted format in the music industry for vinyl listening.