warped vinyl... cures?

[revert]

Hi.

(My appologies if this has been questioned before here - I couldn't find anything on it.)

I received a couple records today from Release, and upon opening the package I could tell immediatly that they were both warped. It's easily identifiable by holding the record up at eye level and looking across it, as well as being visibly warped while spinning.

They're not terribly warped, but the needle certainly takes a rollercoaster ride.

I'm assuming they were warped in the shipping process (I haven't had troubles with Release in the past), probably sitting in an awkward position in a truck or a shipping warehouse.

I currently have them stacked at the bottom of 75 records, hoping that the weight will straighten 'em up. The buggers. Do you think that'll work?

Do you have any other suggestions?

How (if in fact at all) much does a warped record affect pitch?

Any suggestions or experiences are appreciated...

revert//

[dj_soo]

one method i heard but never tried:

take 2 plates of glass at least 12"x12"

Put the record in between the 2 plates. Stack some books on the record

leave out in the sun for a couple hours (not too many tho)

[Toxxin Ephekt]

I came up with the same idea!!, but never had tried it tho,I fuckin' just hate it when you already have heard a record and don't sample it before you buy it and it ends up being warped...right on the cue point for needle hopping action...argh, I hate that. I've always wondered if it would mess up the grooves in the record....that part kinda worries me and makes me hesistant of doing it....

[Toxxin Ephekt]

Originally Posted by revert

Hi.

(My appologies if this has been questioned before here - I couldn't find anything on it.)

I received a couple records today from Release, and upon opening the package I could tell immediatly that they were both warped. It's easily identifiable by holding the record up at eye level and looking across it, as well as being visibly warped while spinning.

They're not terribly warped, but the needle certainly takes a rollercoaster ride.

I'm assuming they were warped in the shipping process (I haven't had troubles with Release in the past), probably sitting in an awkward position in a truck or a shipping warehouse.

I currently have them stacked at the bottom of 75 records, hoping that the weight will straighten 'em up. The buggers. Do you think that'll work?

Do you have any other suggestions?

How (if in fact at all) much does a warped record affect pitch?

Any suggestions or experiences are appreciated...

revert//

adding pressure with no heat totally won't work...

[Van Tek]

scream real loud and smash them over your head at your next show :D

[nuf_dawg]

put sum boox on ithehhe:D

[Special-K]

man take the part thats warped and bend it back. it isnt a perm fix but it usually bends enough so its easier to play for a bit. otherwise just stick it in the center of your record box and it will eventually straighten out.

[dangamouse]

Originally Posted by mofo-x

one method i heard but never tried:

take 2 plates of glass at least 12"x12"

Put the record in between the 2 plates. Stack some books on the record

leave out in the sun for a couple hours (not too many tho)

This method should work but instead of leaving it in the sun ....

get 8 coffee mugs about the same size and weight .4 on the bottom on each side of the glass to keep it off the floor and 4 mugs The same size and weight on top evenly spaced .then apply gentle heat evenly on both sides with a hair dryer but not to hot as you dont want to melt the wax.

never tried this but i think its your best bet if the wax is not playing

good luck :)