zanoni Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hi, First post but enthusiastic vinyl collector with a query hoping for your advice on. Last night I happened on a skip. In it was vinyl. The lovely lady who lived in the house was happy for me to rescue the vinyl - a massive collection of 7s, 12s and LPS from the skip. Her husband had been a soul/ r&b DJ and has died. They had knocked an old summer house/ shed down and her and the kids had skipped the lot. I believe after a long root around with the gloves she gave me, I have all of it now - but alas been exposed to the rain and even worse, building rubble from the demolition on top of it. Some in sleeves,some not. The only saving grace, was that many had been placed in together, rather than thrown - and although rubble on top, then a bed mattress protected it So.. my question.... Given the rubble and dust I am sure some of it may be scratched etc - but any advice on the best way to start cleaning this up? Probably talking around 200 records I think.... Thanks for the advice, Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogeoa8 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I believe the following thread should clear up all pertinent questions you might have: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanoni Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 hour ago, rogeoa8 said: I believe the following thread should clear up all pertinent questions you might have: Hmmm. It's a good read - and I wasn't thinking of windex :-( It was more the point where to start when covered in rubble .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 First off I have no idea what the skip is. Next up is the exposure to rain. Moisture is the devil when it comes to records. This alone would make them a good candidate for the trash. Finally a building collapsed with them in there. Why did you even waste your time digging around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Honestly, I would probably just throw em all away. I know it sucks, but sounds like more trouble than what they're probably worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanoni Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, FiggyPud said: Honestly, I would probably just throw em all away. I know it sucks, but sounds like more trouble than what they're probably worth. May be the case with a lot of them, but there are some which seem to be in good condition, those mainly that (1) probably weren't played out in the clubs when this guy DJ'd and (2) are still in the right sleeves and weren't exposed to the elements. Just listened to lovely version of 'The Special Magic of Oscar Peterson and Nelson Riddle' on Verve. But yes, I think a sizable number may yet head to the local tip. Oh well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necroking Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 what the fuck is a skip and a tip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oblivions Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 If you happen on a skip, the records you can not flip. highfives 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unknown pleasures Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 This is the only guy that can solve your skip problem: lexicondevil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyFrosted Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 A skip is a dumpster, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewOldStock Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 A skip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd_z Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I've bought and saved some water damaged records from the skip or tip or whatever. The jackets are garbage. The records had a ton of dirt/dust on them from the water and the jacket deteriorating/molding. I ran them through my cleaner with a ton of cleaning solution a few times and they sounded great. It kind of sucks having a record with no jacket, but you can usually find them on discogs if it's that important. They are salvageable, it is some work though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 8 hours ago, zanoni said: Hi, First post but enthusiastic vinyl collector with a query hoping for your advice on. Last night I happened on a skip. In it was vinyl. The lovely lady who lived in the house was happy for me to rescue the vinyl - a massive collection of 7s, 12s and LPS from the skip. Her husband had been a soul/ r&b DJ and has died. They had knocked an old summer house/ shed down and her and the kids had skipped the lot. I believe after a long root around with the gloves she gave me, I have all of it now - but alas been exposed to the rain and even worse, building rubble from the demolition on top of it. Some in sleeves,some not. The only saving grace, was that many had been placed in together, rather than thrown - and although rubble on top, then a bed mattress protected it So.. my question.... Given the rubble and dust I am sure some of it may be scratched etc - but any advice on the best way to start cleaning this up? Probably talking around 200 records I think.... Thanks for the advice, Z Don’t bother with some of the assholes on here. There’s been some helpful things posted, so hope it helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Mike Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Satan said: Don’t bother with some of the assholes on here. There’s been some helpful things posted, so hope it helps! True, there is some helpful here, but as a US English speaker, there's some honest funny here. I mean, OP might have to put his skip in the tip. He hasn't even considered a car boot or jumble sale. That being said, put anything that's water damaged or moldy in the tip. Keep any vinyl that's worth cleaning and worth keeping. Worst case scenario, you gotta put your skip in the tip. #skiptippin Freki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Die Laughing Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Put them in the microwave on high for six or seven hours. Upon opening the door, immediately huff the fumes. The records will sound great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NapalmBrain Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 water is bad for jackets but doesn't ruin records just give them a proper cleaning, and they may turn out ok. My general rule is if you can't feel the scratch with your finger it shouldn't skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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