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Warped Records

I would say about 75% of the new records I have purchased online or in some of the local shops are warped. The outer edge will almost always have a big hump in it, I can't tell if it is really affecting the sound but it is very disappointing.
I got four new records last night all but three were warped & the one that was not warped skips. Also they seem to be very noisy, The new 200g Led Zeppelin's all have some large pops in them. On a earlier date I took back some warped ones to the store & they put it on a turntable & told me it was normal.
ANother time I sent five records back to amusicdirect.com & they exchanged them for five more warped records.
What's the deal? Anyone else seem to have the same trouble?
krellm7
sonofjim
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Mantooth,
This is an intriguing idea. How long would you say it takes the LP to cool completely? Why glass jars? Would books work just as well or better?
mantooth
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,,,I would never use books as a means of securing a wet lp,
glass is clean,and doesn't absorb moisture,plus you want areas of the lp exposed to expediate cooling, this method is foolproof,and again,is not as contingent as the oven and glass technique.
This method can severely distort the vinyl's grooves,as well as bond any debris permanently to the lp.I even experiented with a hair dryer,while leaving lp in its sleeve with moderate success.

I allow a 10 min cooling period,than remove jars [drinking glasses work as well]trust me,it works.
mantooth
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,,ps,I meant to say ''marginal'' success with the hair dryer
chashmal
605 posts
 
I used to get upset about this issue. However I have changed my mind about it. A great many warped LP's I own sound amazingly great. Only the most severely warped LP's detract from the sound. I am not sure why it is a problem.
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syntax
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the most severely warped LP's detract from the sound. I am not sure why it is a problem

Well, records should be flat.The extreme up and down from the cartridge always changes the frequencies in the reproduction (VTF and tracking). You won't hear it with every turntable but with a better one it is no joy to listen.
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