Re: [ARSCLIST] 78 RECORDS MILDEW AND MOLD

["Steven C. Barr" <stevenc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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From: "Helen Dearing" <HelDear@xxxxxxx>

> OK Dwane... Plastic bags for right now, as I am cleaning the records.
But,I
> think I will try to find the same kind of sleeves that the records were
> originally set in. I have been looking for a vendor. I have not had any
luck,
> probably because I am not using the correct "key" words to find the
vendor. Anyone
> have a contact for either 12 x 12 inch acid free sleeves or the paper
sleeves
> like the ones that the records were originally slid in?
> Thanks again to all of you..Helen
There is an outfit that I THINK is called "Bags Unlimited" which sells all
sorts
of record sleeves and jackets. Note that for your vinyl LP's, you are best
advised
to use both the heavier jackets and the paper inner sleeves (they were
usually
sold that way) so that you don't put microscopic scratches in the surfaces
when
removing them or putting them back into the jackets. Consider that the
grooves
are 7/10000 of an inch wide, so a VERY small scratch is audible! In fact,
that's
why I prefer 78's...any audible damage is usually easily seen!

However, if you enjoy the material on the records (I believe you said you
did...
you will get many years of listening pleasure out of them once they are
cleaned
up. Mosern turntables cause very little wear on the records during play, as
long
as the stylus is in good condition!
Steven C. Barr