Users questions 

What causes warped records?

Joe Ford

What causes warped records?

Vinyl records warp because of extra weight, heat and direct sunlight. When records heat up they become soft. After they are soft they will warp with virtually any pressure that is applied. Even without external heat, a vinyl record can warp from any extra weight or pressure that it is put under.

How big is a record cover?

The size of the typical cardboard LP sleeve cover is 12.375 in (31.43 cm) square. Starting in the mid-1990s, the compact disc (CD) was the most common form of physically-distributed music products.

Can cheap turntables damage records?

The short answer is, yes they can. Some cheaper turntables feature a low-quality stylus that might last only 40 playing hours and can start damaging your records.

Can you touch a record?

Never touch the record’s playing surface with your bare hands or fingers as your body oil will transfer onto the record attracting even more dust thereby affecting sound quality. If you accidentally touch a record, it is best to immediately clean it with a liquid record cleaner before putting it back in its sleeve.

Is it OK for records to lean?

Once you’ve got a sturdy shelf, store your records standing vertically. This is critical to avoid warps over time. This isn’t too much of a problem, just make sure that it is minor and that they all lean in the same direction, without any record putting too much weight on the one next to it.

Which is better vinyl or CD?

Sound Quality From a technical standpoint, digital CD audio quality is clearly superior to vinyl. CDs have a better signal-to-noise ratio (i.e. there is less interference from hissing, turntable rumble, etc.), better stereo channel separation, and have no variation in playback speed.

What is a 78 record worth?

Tefteller said in a phone interview. He said that on average a rare jazz 78 might sell for $1,500 to $5,000, whereas sales for a comparable blues record would start at $5,000.

How much is a 45 record of The Beatles worth?

That record is probably worth about 2,500 dollars.