The term LP stands for 'long-playing' and is used to refer to a type of vinyl RECORD. A PLATTER is a large, flat dish used to serve food, but in this context it refers to the turntable on which a vinyl RECORD is played. An ALBUM is a collection of songs or recordings released together as one product. A DISC is a flat, round object, usually made of plastic, that can store data or music. A RECORD is a storage medium for sound recordings, usually made of vinyl.