The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word LONG-PLAYING
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The straight part
We know that "like some records" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case like some records = long-playing.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does LONG-PLAYING mean?
LONG-PLAYING adjective- Referring to records that recorded a greater amount of sound than previous versions had; an LP; generally a 12-inch 33⅓-RPM vinyl record.