[78-L] Flood damage to records - call for information on how to save a collection

[David Lennick]

Having lived through a few wet basements, I'm too familiar with this problem. I 
don't know if there's a way to remove the "buckle" from lp jackets.

dl

On 12/3/2011 6:06 PM, Tim McCormick wrote:
> David,
>
> 	Thank you.  I'll pass along your recommendation.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tim
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: 78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com
> [mailto:78-l-bounces at klickitat.78online.com] On Behalf Of David Lennick
> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 12:44 PM
> To: 78-L Mail List
> Subject: Re: [78-L] Flood damage to records - call for information on how to
> save a collection
>
> GET THEM OUT OF THE SLEEVES IMMEDIATELY! Otherwise, they're toast. 78
> sleeves are tossers but can be replaced. Plastic lined sleeves are useless
> once they get wet, paper ones can survive. LP jackets that take on
> moisture..I don't know if anyone has been able to do more than dry them out
> and re-insert the records with new inner sleeves.
>
> dl
>
> On 12/3/2011 12:35 PM, Tim McCormick wrote:
>> Jain,
>>
>> 	I am carbon copying a few MAPS members that are far more
>> knowledgeable about this than I am.  Personally, I believe that
>> records made from vinyl and shellac should fare well - maybe suffering
>> their labels being unglued.  After the records are dry, the grooves may be
> cleaned, if soiled.
>> Some records do not like water at all, like Edison Diamond Discs and
>> laminated cardboard varieties.
>>
>> 	If, by any chance, this is a collection of rare antique phonograph
>> records, I could try to find a collector willing to assist in their
> rescue.
>>
>> 	If possible, lay out all the records individually so they have a
>> chance to dry.  Mold loves moisture and will grow freely in record
>> grooves making it very difficult to clean later.  I'll let the others
>> comment to you directly, and I'll also post your message on the 78-L
>> message board to drum up more informed responses.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tim McCormick
>> President at MAPS-ITG.org
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jain lauter [mailto:jlauter at mac.com]
>> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2011 11:13 AM
>> To: President at MAPS-ITG.org
>> Subject: question from a Michigan resident
>>
>> My father has a wonderful collection of records that was vertically
>> stored, in their jackets.  Unfortunately, they just had a flood in
>> their ranch home and many, if not most, of the records were caught in
>> the water.  Do I salvage them? the dryers have been going for four
>> days and the jackets are still wavy.  The records have some moisture
>> and I will keep the dryers and dehumidifiers going if they can be
>> salvaged for use, collection or someone to love.
>>
>> I look forward to your response.
>>
>> Jain Lauter
>> 248 808 3063
>> jlauter at mac.com
>>
>>