Newbie Question...

[Big Muddy]

Hi, I'm new here, having arrived here looking for an answer to a question...

I've got about 450 LP records in storage right now. These are records I collected from the 1970's up through the late 1980's. Each album is inside a heavy clear vinyl sleeve which should protect the outside cover fairly well. Inside, most records are in archival sleeves I used to get at radio shack. All have been very well cared for, at least as well as my knowledge would allow at the time.

Here's my question:

I'm ready to bring these back out of storage for regular play again. What is the best procedure to clean these albums for minimal static, pops, and whatever other sounds can be picked up by the needle?

I figure I've got maybe as much as $125 to invest into a cleaning system. What are my options, and what kind of results should I expect?

Thank you in advance,

Big Muddy
Late To Memphis.

 

[Adam]

Welcome to the forum!

I can't answer your question, but I wanted to let you know that there are certainly people on the forum that can - it might just take a little bit before they see this thread. So, maybe give it a day.

 

[jamie2112]

Hello here is a suggestion http://vintagedist.com/recordcleaners.html

 

[TLS Guy]

Hi, I'm new here, having arrived here looking for an answer to a question...

I've got about 450 LP records in storage right now. These are records I collected from the 1970's up through the late 1980's. Each album is inside a heavy clear vinyl sleeve which should protect the outside cover fairly well. Inside, most records are in archival sleeves I used to get at radio shack. All have been very well cared for, at least as well as my knowledge would allow at the time.

Here's my question:

I'm ready to bring these back out of storage for regular play again. What is the best procedure to clean these albums for minimal static, pops, and whatever other sounds can be picked up by the needle?

I figure I've got maybe as much as $125 to invest into a cleaning system. What are my options, and what kind of results should I expect?

Thank you in advance,

Big Muddy
Late To Memphis.

You may find that the way you stored them, that the discs are fine. I tend to avoid wet cleaning, unless there is access to a powerful vacuum, system. The problem with wet cleaning is that it drives the dust to the bottom of the grooves and makes the disc even noisier, unless combined with a vacuum system.

Record cleaning machines, are beyond your budget.

I would favor starting with a brush such as one of these

If you can try and find a Cecil E Watts Dust Bug on eBay.

I have used the Dust Bug with every playing for about 50 years. I have quote a few of them and a good stock of parts.

 

[john72953]

You might want to consider this. It's very funky-looking and has had some terrific reviews.

Other than that a good record-cleaning brush and stylus cleaner will do the trick.

John

 

[Big Muddy]

Thanks for the suggestions!

They are greatly appreciated.

Big Muddy
Late to Memphis