Laminated covers can be wiped quite hard with Windex but I found it better to go gently with plain card ones as the inks aren't always stable. Good luck.
I had a massive haul of over 250 vinyl LPs last year for free after a friend's neighbour passed away. Some dated back to the late 60s and it was clear that they'd never been cleaned properly as the surface noise was horrendous. I bought a Spincare cleaning kit and the results were dramatic to say the least. One of The Moody Blues LPs was a constant cacophony of clicks and pops before cleaning, and almost completely silent between tracks afterwards. I'm still working my way through them and finding the odd gem.
That's some haul and not from a close source! I did research the Spincare system and saw that it gets very good reviews. My own system while a bit basic certainly gets the job done nicely for me. The vacuum stage is the key. I've also been using a 'plasma lighter' to combat statyic cracks with good successs. There are many useful videos on that method.
Interesting! I'll try it your way next time! I clean similarly to you, but after using the cleaning solution I vacuum it up, the spray again with just distilled water and use a new brush just foe water, and then vacuum again. This may be a better rinse. Cleaning really does save so many great records. Good luck and happy hunting!!
I hadn’t thought of cleaning the outer jackets, with the art and all. I definitely have some album covers needing cleaning.
Laminated covers can be wiped quite hard with Windex but I found it better to go gently with plain card ones as the inks aren't always stable. Good luck.
I had a massive haul of over 250 vinyl LPs last year for free after a friend's neighbour passed away. Some dated back to the late 60s and it was clear that they'd never been cleaned properly as the surface noise was horrendous. I bought a Spincare cleaning kit and the results were dramatic to say the least. One of The Moody Blues LPs was a constant cacophony of clicks and pops before cleaning, and almost completely silent between tracks afterwards. I'm still working my way through them and finding the odd gem.
That's some haul and not from a close source! I did research the Spincare system and saw that it gets very good reviews. My own system while a bit basic certainly gets the job done nicely for me. The vacuum stage is the key. I've also been using a 'plasma lighter' to combat statyic cracks with good successs. There are many useful videos on that method.
The Rachmaninoff/Cliburn was recorded in 1960; Turnabout was a subsidiary of the Vox label.
Thank you for the tips!
Thanks for watching!
I use "Formula 409" spray cleaner to clean the sleeves with great success. Seems to be a bit more gentle than Windex on the ink printing.
Thanks for the tip. Windex can be surprisingly harsh.
My vinyl vac has a hole maybe 2 inches past the felt that goes over the spindle or bolt in your case. I wonder why yours doesn't?
Mine does too. I don't use it though as the hole steals suction from the slit.
Interesting! I'll try it your way next time! I clean similarly to you, but after using the cleaning solution I vacuum it up, the spray again with just distilled water and use a new brush just foe water, and then vacuum again. This may be a better rinse. Cleaning really does save so many great records. Good luck and happy hunting!!
It does make such a big difference. I have lately experimented with taping the hole shut. You can feel the pull of the stronger suction from the slit.
I would recommend a natural bristle brush over the carbon fibre, also 409 cleans the jackets well, and doesn't tend to remove the inks.