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The Evolution of Audio Recording and Formats

From Edison's tin-foil phonograph capturing 'Mary Had a Little Lamb' in 1877 to today's streaming-optimized Opus codec, this is the epic 150-year journey of audio formats through the analog era of vinyl and tape, the digital revolution of CDs and MP3s that transformed music distribution, and the modern landscape of lossless FLAC and efficient compressed formats that power our connected world.