A disc spins at about 500 rpm when read near the center, decreasing to about 200 rpm when read near the circumference - producing a linear velocity equal to 3 to 8 rpm.
(Vinyl records spin at rates of 33,45 and 78 rpm.)
rpm = revolutions per minute
source The Columbus Dispatch February 7, 2009 (Encyclopedia Americana)
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