jonochuu Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Forgive me if this is a dumb topic, but I've only just recently started to collect vinyl (I got my first record player for christmas this year) and I've already had the misfortune of accidentally warping one of my 7 inches - my 2nd pressing of The World is a Beautiful Place...'s Formlessness EP. I already ordered another copy of if from Topshelf (4th pressing this time), so I'm not too worried about it, but I would like to get my original one back to a playable state if possible. I've googled around and learned about "sandwiching" the record and putting it in the oven/sun baking it and what not, but I was mostly just wondering if anyone here has had any personal experience in un-warping records, and if it's worth trying to fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisSigsFan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I've heard sandwiching and putting them in warm areas works. Too afraid to try though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacooper Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 there was a thread about this not too long ago. Use the search function and see if you can find it. One of the members places it between sheets of glass and throws it in the oven or something. cbbrew22, rtw88 and chutterhanban 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisSigsFan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 The oven? Oh hell no! That would completely ruin the grooves wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 nope, it didn't. read up on how to do it. it worked for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisSigsFan Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 No loss of quality at all? That's interesting. I'd imagine you wouldn't set the oven too high, maybe 150-200F at most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebistro Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 There should be a beginner or recently joined forum where people could ask questions that have been asked 1000 times.. Then all these threads could be moved there, and hopefully those people could avoid being hated from the get go. youspinmeround, mmhmm, moonbeams and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonochuu Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 There should be a beginner or recently joined forum where people could ask questions that have been asked 1000 times.. Then all these threads could be moved there, and hopefully those people could avoid being hated from the get go. u seem upset cymbalism15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonochuu Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 does anyone know if the record being a 7 inch would make a difference?? i don't know much about heat/science/physics but it would seem logical that less surface area would equate to less energy required to un-warp it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somethingvinyl Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 It's not an exact science. If it's worth the effort to try, do it. Since you're getting another playable copy, you actually still have the 2nd pressing of it in your collection. Why risk it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 There should be a beginner or recently joined forum where people could ask questions that have been asked 1000 times.. Then all these threads could be moved there, and hopefully those people could avoid being hated from the get go. Good idea, but too many forums is confusing for new posters. How about a stickied: NEW TO VINYL faq thread. 1. How to clean your records 2. How to fix a warped record 3. What does PO mean? etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonochuu Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 An FAQ thread is definitely a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbeams Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'll make one tomorrow. Gotta find the old threads that answered the questions for links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonochuu Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 It's not an exact science. If it's worth the effort to try, do it. Since you're getting another playable copy, you actually still have the 2nd pressing of it in your collection. Why risk it? I dunno, i just think it'd be fun to try, and since the record is already unplayable i might as well try it. the worst that could happen is that it continues to be unplayable, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefchino Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 u seem upsetYou think that's upset lolBut really, pinning the newbie topic is a great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebistro Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 u seem upset Not really.. These threads are usually amusing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokimedo Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 took all of.....15 seconds typing "warped vinyl" into the search box. look around before you post topics that have been covered time and time over, please. http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/1453-warped-records-fix/?hl=%20warped%20%20record http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/2510-home-remedies-for-warped-records/?hl=%2Bwarped+%2Brecord http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/2712-fixing-warped-vinyl/?hl=%2Bwarped+%2Brecord http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/11576-putting-records-in-the-oven/?hl=%2Bwarped+%2Brecord http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/16207-is-this-salvageable/?hl=%2Bwarped+%2Brecord http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/80261-does-anyone-havehas-used-a-vinyl-flat/?hl=%2Bwarped+%2Brecord http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/77852-help-warped-vinyl/?hl=%2Bwarped+%2Brecord http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/73767-question-about-warping/?hl=%2Bwarped+%2Brecord http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/2410-warped-records-in-the-mail/?hl=%20warped%20%20record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobfrombob Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'm all in favour of a FAQ but just to use one example, how do you clean your records? You can easily search here and find 10 different opinions about cleaning records or dealing with warped records so a single FAQ might be a challenge. I say pin this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhook Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 How did you warp a record into unplayable condition in less then 3 weeks? Did you leave it outside, in the car, in an oven? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 How did you warp a record into unplayable condition in less then 3 weeks? Did you leave it outside, in the car, in an oven? I want to know this too. Just curious... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I tried an Official Fix a warped record thread. No dice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefoxUSSR Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I want to know more about this subject. I have a Dustin Kensrue 12" that I bought from some douchebag (on this board as a matter of fact) and it's so warped I haven't even played it.... it's really that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonochuu Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 I want to know this too. Just curious... my records were being propped against the wall in the corner of my room, and I discovered a weird heat leak coming from that corner one day - there were no vents near by or other signs that would have otherwise tipped me off. I promptly relocated them to a safer location, but not before the record that was closest to the wall got damaged. :/ I still don't have a box or proper place for them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbrh2001 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Ive got a badly warped JTB - Castle Storm copy Id likd to attempt fixing, dont really find myself gathering the motivation to acquire 2 pieces of glass cut down to size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Hundred Fifty-Two Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I am all for a New To Vinyl forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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