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Peter Carl Goldmark

American inventor (1906-1977) · Hungary · On the map · Scientists · Died at 71

Peter Carl Goldmark was a Hungarian-American engineer who, during his time with Columbia Records, was instrumental in developing the long-playing microgroove 331⁄3 rpm phonograph disc, the standard for incorporating multiple or lengthy recorded works on a single disc for two generations.

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2007National Inventors Hall of FameAward1977Died7 December 1977Hoover MedalAward1976National Medal of ScienceAward1975Trustees AwardAward1974Harold Pender AwardAward1972IRI MedalAward1969Elliott Cresson MedalAward1945IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial AwardAward1906Born2 December 1906

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National Inventors Hall of Fame2007
Hoover Medal1977
National Medal of Science1976
Trustees Award1975
Harold Pender Award1974
IRI Medal1972
Elliott Cresson Medal1969
IEEE Morris N. Liebmann Memorial Award1945

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The LP was introduced by Columbia's Goddard Lieberson in 1948. Lieberson was later president of Columbia Records from 1956-1971 and 1973-1975. According to György Marx, Goldmark was one of The Martians.

Country
Hungary
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1977 · aged 71