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Most of the albums you would have bought in and around the 80s were vinyl and poly composition. Ever notice when you go into a used record shop, the overwhelming smell of mildew is present? That's because many albums have been made of other substances, such as acetate, shellac and vulcanite. The nice thing about vinyl is that they are resistant to fungal growth, unlike some of the other compositions used for recording, plus it's unaffected by higher humidity levels. This is not to say you should store your albums in a vat of turgid water, as their covers and labels are susceptible to fungus. Vinyl albums are very sensitive to UV light, and by heat. I'm sure we've all learned this one the hard way. So for proper storage of those albums you should keep them in a fairly dark place, don't point any lamps directly towards them. For the proper type of lighting to have around your album collection, use fixtures that use florescent tubes that don't give off more than 75 microwatts per lumen. Very critical for the care of vinyl, is to be certain to store them in a vertical upright position, with very little slanting, this can encourage warping if you have temperature fluctuations, also you should rotate them in their sleeves every three months. A reader sent in a tip that librarians suggest storing your records is flat on a shelf with nothing on top, however he also noted, that few have enough space for that. Ah...the idealism of it all. The temperature you store them at should remain fairly constant, and should be stored at around 70 degrees farenheit. Once you've cleaned your albums you should put them into a new sleeve. Dragon Discs site made an excellent point, "if you just washed your feet, would you put on dirty socks?" Mostly likely, the answer would be a resounding No. This will preserve your liner notes and albums optimally. I like to use plain paper sleeves with a clear polyethylene over the label area. You can usually buy them at any used record shop for about $3.00/dz. Then, I like to actually place the entire jacket, original cover and all into a poly sleeve. This prevents wear and tear on the jacket, and keeps dust off of them as well.8bitwonder wrote:sugar soap and a stokinette cloth
available froma ll good diy stores
sugar soap is bright yellow and usually used for cleaning walls before wallpapering
but it contains natural lubricants which will leave no residue on clean crisp finish which will make you slap ur moma
N-TYPE wrote:i need to rub my dub
That post was messageboard plagiarism if ever I saw it.8bitwonder wrote: Most of the albums you would have bought in and around the 80s were vinyl and poly composition. Ever notice when you go into a used record shop, the overwhelming smell of mildew is present? That's because many albums have been made of other substances, such as acetate, shellac and vulcanite. The nice thing about vinyl is that they are resistant to fungal growth, unlike some of the other compositions used for recording, plus it's unaffected by higher humidity levels. This is not to say you should store your albums in a vat of turgid water, as their covers and labels are susceptible to fungus. Vinyl albums are very sensitive to UV light, and by heat. I'm sure we've all learned this one the hard way. So for proper storage of those albums you should keep them in a fairly dark place, don't point any lamps directly towards them. For the proper type of lighting to have around your album collection, use fixtures that use florescent tubes that don't give off more than 75 microwatts per lumen. Very critical for the care of vinyl, is to be certain to store them in a vertical upright position, with very little slanting, this can encourage warping if you have temperature fluctuations, also you should rotate them in their sleeves every three months. A reader sent in a tip that librarians suggest storing your records is flat on a shelf with nothing on top, however he also noted, that few have enough space for that. Ah...the idealism of it all. The temperature you store them at should remain fairly constant, and should be stored at around 70 degrees farenheit. Once you've cleaned your albums you should put them into a new sleeve. Dragon Discs site made an excellent point, "if you just washed your feet, would you put on dirty socks?" Mostly likely, the answer would be a resounding No. This will preserve your liner notes and albums optimally. I like to use plain paper sleeves with a clear polyethylene over the label area. You can usually buy them at any used record shop for about $3.00/dz. Then, I like to actually place the entire jacket, original cover and all into a poly sleeve. This prevents wear and tear on the jacket, and keeps dust off of them as well.
Okay, let's get ready to clean those bad boys. I have always used a mixture of 50/50 solution of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and distilled water. Some recommend a similar solution, but using a denatured alcohol and filtered water, since both have fewer impurities in them. Mixtures of mild detergents (like baby shampoo) with water may also be used in small amounts, especially if the album is particularly grimy. Take a soft, clean and lint-free washcloth and apply your solution in a circular motion following the grooves. When the album is thoroughly cleaned dry it off with a soft, clean towel. Try not to get the labels wet, as they may bleed, and be certain, NOT to touch the playing area of the album. Only the edges and the label are fair game. Before you start, be sure to wash your hands to remove impurities and dirt from them. Another trick I have done for albums that are particularly gruesome (this is not for vinyl purists at all) is to use a dish washing liquid like Dawn lukewarm water and soft bristled toothbrush. Wet the edges of the record and the toothbrush and then load the brush up with soap. Follow in the grooves of the record all the way around and then rinse the record thoroughly. Dry it off with a soft, lint-free cloth and I guarantee you will improve the listening quality of the record twicefold.
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