Record mishaps

I just looked that album up and saw the pic on the jacket. I suggest taking a cold shower before handling next time.

Hahahahaha, yes I agree!  giggidy giggidy....Kidding aside.....still not happy about my clumsiness...it is a pretty rare record, and I guess it proves I’m not gay, lol.

I once made the mistake of handing a fully loaded pipe to a guy who took a great big hit, staggered back, and flung his arms out for balance nailing my turntable. So no more standing bong hits around the turntable. Live and learn.

Lol!!! That'l learn ya....too funny!

I was in a band with a great singer (Drew Hurd, brother of Cornell Hurd of the Austin, TX Western Swing band carrying his name), who one night was playing some 1950's Jump Blues music (ya ever heard Louis Jordan, Big Jay McNeely, Chuck Higgins, or Joe Houston? Wild, baby!) on 78's. He had them spread across the floor in front of him, which he was sitting on. He leaned forward to reach for one of them, coming down on one with his knee. Crack! He picked up the 78, and said "Oh man, that was worth a lot of money." Not any more.

Ouch! Now that s#cks!!

I’ve had a number of miscues (pun intended) involving records over the years. Something tells me that over time the odds/statistics of such an event happening are somewhat inevitable. Anyway, to error is human…

Thinking back to when this record was issued, I don't think I would have had the guts to bring it up to the counter for payment!  Sorry about the mishap though.  We've all had those moments I'm afraid.

As an afterthought, I probably would have kicked the end table (thus breaking a toe) for being in the way.

"its a mono record, so I think it may play ok"

What does that have to do with playing it?


I collect cool chick album covers from the 50/60’s.

I have this one.
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Superficial scratches especially on older records,doesn’t necessarily mean sonic degradation. Old  records typically are better quality=more resistant to abuse.

I have dropped the turntable weight on a couple of records, including a MFSL Pixies Bossanova.  That hurt.  Luckily it was still in print and I was able to replace it.

I got that from watching a video by Michael Fremmer...he mentions for some unexplained reasons, that a mono record from the 50s and 60s are seemingly less susceptible to damage as far as scratches etc. He could not provide the reason, but coming from him the supposed guru, it makes me feel better. He claims to have played many mono records that looked absolutely trashed with great results. I'd post the video, but not sure how. 
As far as bringing a record with a cover such as this up to counter, that would not bother me at all, but the fact I bought it anonymously via ebay was a bit easier! Lol...honestly I own records that are way more risque than this one! 
As far as kicking the end table, yes it crossed my mind! In fact I wanted to throw it accross room lol but I would have destroyed something else....

I have many Martin Denny albums that make great listening room decor.
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As far as music content, it's funky ambient, conversation fodder. 
Similar to Esquivel! albums.

Wow thats great.Remember every case is different you must play the record to know for sure.

I won the bids on 3 Pentangle records from Japan on E-bay 
and somewhere in the mail they got bent !
Yes bent , one actually had a fold looking like a stair step !!
I send my records out to be ultrsonically cleaned and luckly
he also offered a flattening service .
For $20 each 2 out of 3 were flattened and the other took 
2 turns in the flattener .
Great records of great Japanese quality but boy they became EXPENCIVE .
I guess anything for the love of the hobby .

Wow tablejockey, those are some great looking records!

You should see my collection of Hustler 45's.

You may need an adaptor for your spindle.

Hahahahaha...that’s a good one millercarbon!!!!

Bought a nice NM early pressing of Blind Faith at Goodwill many years back. I was cleaning it prior to play and it slipped out of my hand and the grading dropped to an F just that quick. 

Lost my grip on the vinyl whipping it off and ruined an original Hunky Dory on the steel rim of the original platter on a 401. 

Noromance, Ouch! That hurts!