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Production of long-playing record? (3,9)

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I believe the answer is:

the mousetrap

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This clue might be a double definition.

'production' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'long-playing record?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for the mousetrap that I've seen before include "Long-running Agatha Christie play" , "Murder mystery" , "Agatha Christie's West End long-runner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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