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1877 the first phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison The Gramophone
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He toured the country with the phonograph and was even invited to the White House to demonstrate the invention to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1878
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The record was the first sound recording that could be mass produced in 1900 which was perfected by Eldridge Johnson.
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LPS (Long Playing record) also known as an "album" were invented in 1948. The 33 1/3 LP was released by Columbia Records.
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The preferred disc for singles became the large-hole 45rpm records by RCA Victor in 1949
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In 1952 the Recording Industry Association of America was formed.
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In 2000 Napster is released.
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.In October of 2001 Apple introduced the biggest hit in music media, the iPod.
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Napster was shut down by court order in 2001.
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in 2003 apple released the online music store to go along with the new iPod.
