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audio players
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Gramophone
1877 the first phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison The Gramophone -
Rutherford B. Hayes
He toured the country with the phonograph and was even invited to the White House to demonstrate the invention to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878 -
Eldridge Johnson.
The record was the first sound recording that could be mass produced in 1900 which was perfected by Eldridge Johnson. -
Long Playing record
LPS (Long Playing record) also known as an "album" were invented in 1948. The 33 1/3 LP was released by Columbia Records. -
RCA Victor
The preferred disc for singles became the large-hole 45rpm records by RCA Victor in 1949 -
Recording Industry Association
In 1952 the Recording Industry Association of America was formed. -
Napster
In 2000 Napster is released. -
iPod
.In October of 2001 Apple introduced the biggest hit in music media, the iPod. -
napster
Napster was shut down by court order in 2001. -
iPod.
in 2003 apple released the online music store to go along with the new iPod.