Scratched vinyl*

Seems thats what they did, which playing.

 

You won’t be able to fix those numerous scratches that are scribbled across the grooves. I’m assuming this is a used record you purchased off eBay or Discogs?

 

This should have had a question mark at the end.

Heal thyself first.

 

I don’t see any reason to do that. You can try a Spin Clean, or get an inexpensive vacuum system and a decent record cleaning solution. Even if a toothpick breaks out some crud, it’s still not going to actually clean the grooves out the way a liquid cleaner and brush will.

 

I'm wondering if this thread is a wind up. Skipping arm - something cheap like a Crosley?

 

Actually I've seen records played on a Crosley that looked very similar to the OP's photo, a Crosley could easily cause that damage.

 

I want to know what everyone else wants to know. What album is this?

 

Yeah, I kinda do. Spill it, OP...

Ed

 

Lee "Scratch" Perry?

 

Scratched record where you can hear the scratch - donate it to the Goodwill & buy another.

If it's bad... in the garbage it goes. End of Problem.

 

I mean, if it’s on one track or just part of two tracks, and the others play fine, I’d probably keep it... a new copy if I care about those tracks, though, for sure.

 

Yes, you can fix it by buying another copy of the record.

 

Could you please, in addition to using punctuation, quote what you are replying to?

Thanks so much

v

 

On CD.

 

No kidding. Wow. Poor grammar and spelling irritates me too (especially the use of the stupid and childish non-word "prolly"; is it so hard to type "probably"?), but I know my grammar isn't perfect. And the first post isn't nearly as bad as what I'm sure most of us see day to day, so it's kind of odd that it caused such a reaction.

As for the "How?" post, people, just look directly above it to see what he was responding to. That usually works when someone asks a question but they don't do a direct quote. They are probably responding to what they just read.

 

Guess I better go donate half my LP collection...

 

People are just being difficult to be difficult. Welcome to SHtv.

Ed

 

I must say that I have felt the benefits of studying Latin all through my life! Many people nowadays do not really seem to know the 'structure' of a language and that is something that studying Latin or any other language will teach you. It is essential in my opinion. 'Texting' has taken young people in another direction, one that does not respect grammar, structure or proper sentence construction. It is great to read well written articles that respect both composition and grammar.

 

I keep coming back to this thread to check that its real.

 

Yes, after using the toothpick method to clear a groove obstruction, a routine cleaning is still in order.

 

I’d just skip the toothpick and go straight to a solution and brush. I absolutely don’t trust that I’m not going to scratch something with that toothpick...

 

But often a bit of gunk lodged in the grooves won't be removed by washing. Using the toothpick method (or not) requires weighing the pros and cons of potential damage. I do it only when something is clearly visible in the groove that washing does not remove. For what it's worth, I've been doing this (carefully) for decades and never damaged a record.

 

I can vouch for toothpick method.
Have used it on a couple of records that VCM would not fix.
Just have to make sure you; know where the issue is, use the strongest magnification you have and have the toothpick moist.
Then gently follow the groove, with your record off the turntable / on a towel.
When fixed, rewash.

 

Yes, that been my experience--although I've never wetted the toothpick. Is that to soften it?

 

Yes. Softens it up to limit risk of scratching and also adds a touch of moisture into the groove on the strokes to reduce friction.
I use isoprop in my homemade Grandmas Special Sauce RCM fluid, and use that fluid to moisten the toothpick.
Kind of makes the toothpick act like a stiff brush when the fibres fan out.