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record
Usually vinyl, circular medium on which sounds are recorded.
tail-out groove
Part of the locked groove that marks the end of the last band.
spiral
Blank part of the locked groove that separates two bands.
spiral-in groove
Part of the locked groove that marks the beginning of the record.
band
Part of the locked groove that contains a recording; the sides of the groove are marked by hills and valleys, which cause the stylus to vibrate.
label
Marking affixed to the center of the record that provides information about its contents.
center hole
Circular opening for inserting the record on the center of the turntable.
locked groove
Spiral groove etched into the surface of a record; the stylus cartridge of a record player travels along the groove from the outside in.