posted May 11, 2003 15:21
I just bought a clear vinyl Ramones "4 pinheads in Amsterdam" 7 inch record and, upon bringing it home, have noticed what appears to be some sort of ink or dirt or oil stain on it. Does anyone here know about the production of clear vinyl? I took a close look at the record with a 10X magnifying glass and the blemish almost appears to be part of the actual record. Is this possible? Or if indeed this stain is superficial, how in the heck can I clean it off without destroying any of the tracks!?! Forgive me for being retarded; I just like to drink beer and listen to music and am largely ignorant of how vinyl is made/pressed...
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KnickerZohnonnof
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posted May 11, 2003 15:33
It probably is part of the vinyl. With clears it is very easy for staining to occur because any impurities that get in during the forming process will show up. I have red vinyls with black stains in them and they are beneath the surface of the record, so don't worry about it. As long as you can't 'hear' the stain when the stylus tracks over this part of the vinyl it isn't a problem.
Good to see another vinyl addict, it's virtually all I own.
posted May 12, 2003 13:46
I agree, it sounds like it's in the vinyl itself. Some people clean vinyl with a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and distilled water but it's not something I would do unless there was something on the surface that couldn't be removed with a static cloth. If it plays fine I'd leave it alone. Discolorations are kind of cool anyway, they make vinyl unique in a way that CDs lack.
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El Indio
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posted May 12, 2003 20:41
Thanks for the advice and help! Yes, it is nice to know that there is alot of vinyl addicts out there in the world! This is one thing which I find to be admirable about the so-called indie scene: alot of these people have basically said a big ("glorious" and "heroic") "FUCK YOU!!!" to all the major labels and other major players out there who have by keeping up with the times largely turned their backs on vinyl. Well none of these people are going to force me get rid off my fucking albums and cassette tapes dammit!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Most of which unfortunately are on their last legs and have almost been worn out through excesssive use! As Alfred E. Neuman has been quited oftentimes as asking: "What!?! Me worry!?!" Oh, oh; I'm starting to hyperventilate...
OH MY GOD!!! What a complete and utter downer!?! Is there any relief in sight!?! Somewhere? Anywhere? ("Hey Indio; "i" always comes before "e" except in Budweiser...") AAAEEEIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted May 13, 2003 01:53
I've seen alot of cool records (i.e. old metal) at garage sales. Just because you have a wife and kids doesn't mean you can't rattle your head anymore! Talk about pussy whipped....
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posted May 11, 2003 15:21
Does anyone here know about the production of clear vinyl? I took a close look at the record with a 10X magnifying glass and the blemish almost appears to be part of the actual record. Is this possible? Or if indeed this stain is superficial, how in the heck can I clean it off without destroying any of the tracks!?! Forgive me for being retarded; I just like to drink beer and listen to music and am largely ignorant of how vinyl is made/pressed...
posted May 11, 2003 15:33
... Most of which unfortunately are on their last legs and have almost been worn out through excesssive use! As Alfred E. Neuman has been quited oftentimes as asking: "What!?! Me worry!?!" 
