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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.

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noromance
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No need to ask us when you can see for yourself.

What does this even mean?

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onhwy61
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You're making this way more complicated than need be.  Simply turn them over and let them sit for another few decades.

qjm101
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"You're making this way more complicated than need be.  Simply turn them over and let them sit for another few decades."

Sanest advice I've read in this forum in years.

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mofimadness
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Stacking causes ring wear on the jacket. The record(s) should probably be okay.

grislybutter
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other than the records being pretty pissed at you and wanting to breathe a bit, probably no issues

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