Talk:Dennis Day/@comment-28890792-20160630190654

For the sake of accuracy, I ask that you please make corrections in the above biography text.

The records shown in the Galley are *not* "lps!" They are 78-RPM records, also known as "singles." The term "lp" was coined in 1948 when Columbia Records introduced the Long-Playing (LP) records, also called "albums," which played at the slower speed of 33-1/3rd RPM! The error developed when modern-day people started selling old records on Internmet sites, primarily eBay. To them, ANY old record was an "lp" and they listed them that way! Collectors who bought the records knew the difference, but the sellers did not! They still use "lp" as a synonym for "record," which is inaccurate when the record being sold is a 78 or a little 45!

I know all of the above info because I am a 71-year-old man who has been collecting 78-RPM records for more than 55 years, and I have studied the history of the record industry (including Disney records) along the way! So if you will kindly make the requested adjustment, your text entry here will be absolutely perfect!

Oops! Almost forgot to mention this addition:  In 1949, Dennis narrated an elaborate RCA Victor book-and-record set containing the original story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs! It was issued as a two-disc set on 78 and 45 RPM. (The two single sequels shown above are from 1952.)  I could add a cover photo here when I learn how to do that!

Thank you very much for your time and attention!