When I'm selecting records to buy at thrift stores or garage/estate sales, I always insist upon taking the records outside and looking at them in the sun. The fluorescent lights in record stores and thrift stores will not reveal defects in the records ... but the sun is like putting them under an X Ray. Also, a good thing to have at home is a good LED lamp. They let you see what's on the record too.
How do you spot an overplayed used lp without obvious scratches etc
I'm pretty good at spotting record defects and scratches that will or won't affect sound quality.
Even with a well done cleaning, you play what looks like a good album and it has simbilence, a rough thick surface noise etc.
how do you spot these from a gem pressing?,
Even with a well done cleaning, you play what looks like a good album and it has simbilence, a rough thick surface noise etc.
how do you spot these from a gem pressing?,