What is first album?

An album is a collection of audio recordings issued as a single item on compact disc (CD), vinyl record, audio tape, or another medium such as a memory stick or external hard drive. Albums typically contain a number of songs or musical pieces, and may include other material such as liner notes or artwork.

The first album was released in 1898 by the Berliner Gramophone Company. It was a 7-inch shellac record containing two songs by the Berliner Gramophone Company's house orchestra, the Victor Military Band. The songs were "The Star-Spangled Banner" and "El Capitan". The album was sold for $5.

Albums quickly became a popular way to listen to music, and by the early 20th century, they were being released by a variety of record labels. The first album to sell over a million copies was "The Grand Ole Opry", released by RCA Victor in 1927.

Today, albums are still a popular way to listen to music, and they are available in a variety of formats, including CDs, vinyl records, and digital downloads.