Material Record is a term used to describe the physical form of a recording, such as a VINYL record. VINYL records are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and are played on a turntable. They are often referred to as 'vinyls' or 'LPs' (long-playing records). VINYL records have been around since the late 19th century and are still popular today. They are often used for music, but can also be used to store data.