ABSTRACT
The history of the record industry can be told through the evolution of new technologies, the growth of the record business, or through changing musical styles. The standard recording disc of this era was played back at 78 revolutions per minute, often referred to as 78s. The chain of record distribution is fairly straightforward. The labels sell product to distributors who in turn sell the CDs to record stores and other outlets such as one stops and rack jobbers. End caps are places in the bins of record stores designed to call attention to particular new releases. As CD sales have continued to decline, chain stores have reduced the amount of space in their record departments. Recordings are promoted to radio stations, and also directly to consumers. The record company then delivers recordings to radio stations in an attempt to get airplay.
