Peter Carl Goldmark was a Hungarian-American engineer who, during his time with Columbia Records, was instrumental in developing the long-playing microgroove 331⁄3 rpm phonograph disc, the standard for incorporating multiple or lengthy recorded works on a single disc for two generations. The LP was introduced by Columbia's Goddard Lieberson in 1948. Lieberson was later president of Columbia Records from 1956–1971 and 1973–1975. According to György Marx, Goldmark was one of The Martians.
Peter Carl Goldmark
Musician
Notable For
Hungarian-American inventor
Peter Carl Goldmark's Historical Timeline
Peter Carl Goldmark is born
Peter Carl Goldmark, American musician, known for hungarian-american inventor, was born on 1906-12-02.
Columbia Records unveils the 33-1/3 rpm LP phonograph record, invented by Peter Carl Goldmark, allowing up to 20 minutes
Columbia Records unveils the 33-1/3 rpm LP phonograph record, invented by Peter Carl Goldmark, allowing up to 20 minutes per side (available in 10 and 12-inch diameters) at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, NYC; over the next decade, its popularity and profitability push the 78 rpm record out of production
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Peter Carl Goldmark is born
Peter Carl Goldmark, American musician, known for hungarian-american inventor, was born on 1906-12-02.
Columbia Records unveils the 33-1/3 rpm LP phonograph record, invented by Peter Carl Goldmark, allowing up to 20 minutes
Columbia Records unveils the 33-1/3 rpm LP phonograph record, invented by Peter Carl Goldmark, allowing up to 20 minutes per side (available in 10 and 12-inch diameters) at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, NYC; over the next decade, its popularity and profitability push the 78 rpm record out of production
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Peter Carl Goldmark born?
- Peter Carl Goldmark was born on 1906-12-02 (American).
- What is Peter Carl Goldmark known for?
- Hungarian-American inventor
- What historical events involved Peter Carl Goldmark?
- Peter Carl Goldmark was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Peter Carl Goldmark is born, Columbia Records unveils the 33-1/3 rpm LP phonograph record, invented by Peter Carl Goldmark, allowing up to 20 minutes.
- When did Peter Carl Goldmark die?
- Peter Carl Goldmark died on 1977-01-01.