LP
die LP, die LPs
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LP
A long-playing record containing music, usually playable on both sides; also the longer music recording released on it.
Die LP enthält zehn Lieder und klingt trotz ihres Alters noch sehr gut.
The LP contains ten songs and still sounds very good despite its age.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die LPs |
| genitive | der LP |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die LP | die LPs |
| accusative | die LP | die LPs |
| dative | der LP | den LPs |
| genitive | der LP | der LPs |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'LP' is short for 'Langspielplatte' (long-playing record). Because 'Platte' (record) is feminine, it is also 'die LP'.
Mein Vater hat die LP schon seit vielen Jahren in seiner Sammlung.
My father has had the LP in his collection for many years.
Common collocations include 'eine LP aufnehmen' (to record an LP), 'eine LP veröffentlichen' (to release an LP), 'eine LP herausbringen' (to put out an LP), and 'eine LP auflegen' (to play an LP). These verbs show whether the context is production, release, or playing the record.
Die Band hat im Frühjahr eine neue LP aufgenommen.
The band recorded a new LP in the spring.
Words such as 'Plattenspieler' (record player), 'Nadel' (needle), or 'auflegen' (to play a record) point to the LP as a medium for recorded sound. Words such as 'veröffentlichen' (to release), 'erscheinen' (to come out), or 'Titel' (track) refer more to the musical release.
Er legte die LP vorsichtig auf den Plattenspieler.
He carefully put the LP on the record player.
Die LP erscheint im Herbst mit zwölf neuen Titeln.
The LP comes out in the fall with twelve new tracks.
