Below is a brief overview of the most common vinyl formats including a brief introduction to 33 vs 45 rpm.
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Vinyl records are known for their clear sound quality as compared to mp3s or cds.
Doing so only causes the stylus to spread the abrasive sludge deeper into the grooves possibly doing irreversible damage.
Use an ultrasonic cleaner for your records.
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Fill ultrasonic cleaner in the tank of your cleaner to partially immerse a record without getting the label wet.
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Vinyl records come in all different shapes sizes and increasingly colors.
Promotional or promo copies of a record are often identified in some way and they often have a special label that indicates that the particular records was made for.
This makes the record sound even worse as the crud dries and embeds itself throughout the record.
It just sounds better on vinyl.
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Using an ultrasonic cleaner with a filter will mean your records are as clean as they can be while not damaging your vinyl.
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With any type of wiping or brushing you will ultimately push micro particles into the micro grooves.
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Dust can be removed from your records as long as you use high frequency sound to agitate the water.
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One factor that can affect vinyl records value is if the record in question is a promotional issue as opposed to a commercial or stock copy of the record.
The physical medium of vinyl in all its different manifestations is part of the appeal and joy of owning music on wax.
Never spritz water or wet play a vinyl record in an attempt to quiet the crackle and pops.
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Use pure distilled water to fill up the tank to this depth.
Care and maintenance.