5 ms·

A counter-example is Rush, "2112", running 20:34. Couldn't they cram in another 0:38 seconds somewhere for a 21:12 runtime? Totally blown opportunity there.

• fzzzy 4y ago
  That would push it into territory where the grooves on the record are getting packed too closely together, reducing the sound quality.
  • smitty1e 4y ago
    Interesting. What is the upper limit of side playtime on a vinyl LP?
    • fzzzy 4y ago
      It's just a rule of thumb, but 20 minutes is generally considered a good target and 18 minutes is even more preferred. Pushing up to 21 or 22 is possible but does degrade the sound quality.
      • eru 4y ago
        That might have been true when they made the record, but is it still true now?