[78-L] The Origin of the Album (and other tall tales)

[agp]

At 22:21 31/08/2011, KS wrote:
>Tony wrote:
>
> > For those who need entertainment, scoot over to:
> >
> > http://www.capitol6000.com/album.html
> >
> > Be forewarned -- the first sentence is:
> >
> > "The Long Playing album (LP) was born in the early 20th century after
> > technological innovations, governmental restrictions and marketing
> > strategies to boost sales. "
> >
>--
>Basically he's correct.
>The LP was born in the early 20th century, although it took some time:
>from 1932-1948. 1932 is pretty early, isn't it?
>Technological innovations...yes, definitely.
>Governmental restrictions...he means the enforced shellac exchange, I guess.
>Marketing strategies...are always at hand.

I see your point, but I think its a stretch, especially to use the 
term 'LP' as that term (trademarked by Columbia, correct?). 'Early 
20th century' to me says 1906 -- or a train that arrived before its 
time (an possibly obscure reference some US folk may get)

T