Records not stored vertically for decades


I’m looking to eventually get my vinyl rig back up n running and went to get my albums and found they’ve been lying flat probably for decades in two stacks of about 75 albums in each stack.  Any chance they’re still in good shape, or what damage may have been done versus being stored vertically?  They’ve been in a dry, temperature-controlled basement the whole time.  No way to play them right now so just hoping they might still be ok.  Thanks for thoughts.

soix

Showing 1 response by pryso

soix, I've seen many cautions against horizontal stacking but never read any specific reports of damage when doing that.  I assume it relates to flatness since humidity or mold could be a problem when stored at any angle.

Apparently your turntable is not set up.  So maybe a few visual inspections.  If you have any glass tabletops or other absolutely flat surfaces, pull a few LPs from the piles and lay the bare records on top.  If there was severe warping or cupping it should be obvious.