Recommended playing times
| Standard | High Volume | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 331/3 RPM | 45 RPM | 331/3 RPM | 45 RPM | |
| 7" | 08m30s | 06m30s | 04m50s | 03m40s |
| 10" | 15m00s | 11m30s | 09m30s | 07m20s |
| 12" | 19m50s | 15m20s | 12m30s | 08m40s |
Longer sides push the grooves closer to the label, where reduced groove speed increases inner groove distortion. Keeping within these times helps preserve sound fidelity.