Long player with the fastest time (6)

I believe the answer is:

record

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'time' is the definition.
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I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for record that I've seen before include "Note - disc" , "Register - best listed achievement" , "a hole in one?" , "Highest achievement" , "Statement of events - best so far!" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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