-----Original Message-----
From: Kurt Nauck [mailto:nauck@xxxxxxxxx]
Sent: 04 June 2005 21:41
To: Houlder, Stephen
Subject: Re: A "one off" 78rpm record
At 07:49 AM 6/1/2005, you wrote:
>Dear Sirs,
>I have just read your advice on cleaning old records, and wondered if
an >old record that I have could be cleaned.
>This record was cut by a pop group of which I was a member, in a "one
>room" studio in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, in around 1962. The sound
was >cut directly onto the disc as we played. Although the group never
became >famous, and therefore the record will probably be worthless, it
would be >good to be able to play it again. Unfortunately the surface is
covered
>with what looks like mould, and I am loath to try to play, or clean it
for >fear of damaging it. I wonder if this record is made of the same
material >as the cylinders you mentioned, and therefore could be damaged by
>cleaning. I would be grateful if you could give me any advice in this
>direction.
>
>Kindest Regards,
This sounds like a lacquer instantaneous recording, sometimes incorrectly
called an "acetate".
It can safely be cleaned, but I would recommend that you send it to a
professional for cleaning and transfer, as these are delicate recordings.
I will have someone in the UK contact you.