Unable to play mp3 in ubuntu 14.04

Question

How to resolve this bug in Ubuntu 14.04 Rhythmbox requires to install plugins to play media files of the following type: MPEG-1 Layer 3 (MP3) decoder

Answer 1

You need to install the ubuntu restricted formats package...

sudo apt-get install ubuntu-restricted-extras

But you can use "Movies" to play the MP3. That piece of software automatically scans for plugins.

mp3:

mp4:

Answer 2

I installed VLC Player and it work's fine. It's command is:

sudo apt-get install vlc