[78-L] thanks for suggestions on playing vitrolac records

[Ron L'Herault]

I use Windex on non-shellac records.  Safety first -try an area in the run
out initially. If the surface gets cloudy or soft, then try another cleaner.
True safety first, transfer the dirty record after giving it a wipe to
remove truly loose dust etc.  Then try cleaning.

Ron L

-----Original Message-----
From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
[mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of RUSSELL BARNES
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:01 AM
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Subject: Re: [78-L] thanks for suggestions on playing vitrolac records

Reading this recalls a painful memory.  Years ago I had an acetate disc
dating from around 1936.  It was a recording 'off air' (from Holland) of the
Lew Stone Band with a vocal by Al Bowlly and Trumpet Solo by Alfie
Noakes. (Alf owned the disc).
 
The disc had been stored badly and the surface was encrusted with dust and
dirt.  I used lukewarm water and a little mild soap - almost immediately the
acetate parted company with the alloy base - and all was lost,
 
RB
 
Sun, 17/1/10, marc van Bemmel <marcvanbemmel at yahoo.com> wrote:


From: marc van Bemmel <marcvanbemmel at yahoo.com>
Subject: [78-L] thanks for suggestions on playing vitrolac records
To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
Date: Sunday, 17 January, 2010, 10:05


Thanks for your suggestions on playing these records. I tried a few parts,
but there was a lot of muck on the needletip within a few seconds, so i was
a bit afraid af damaging these records. Indeed, the records are dirty and
are covered with an oily substance. I understand it is no problem to remove
this oil ? Just use some luke warm water with a bit of soap, I presume ? 

best regards, 

Marc


      
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