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phonograph
In 1877 the first phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison. The phonograph was the first method of recording and playing back sound -
Gramophone
10 years after the phonograph, Emile Berliner invented the Gramophone -
Records
In 1906 the Victrola model record player was introduced by RCA Victor. This record player had variable turntable speeds to accommodate the already wide range of records being produced -
LPs
The 33 1/3 LP was released by Columbia records