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Why did the old 45RPM "Single" records had a bigger middle hole?

While the 33 1/2 RPM "Full" LP records had a small one?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    to be able to be played on a jukebox. the size hole determined what speed the jukebox played the record large hole was 45rpm small holes was 78rpm

  • 1 decade ago

    To fit juke boxes

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