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From the lens Care & Maintenance of Your Vinyl Record Collection.

www.foxmusiccompany.com,foxmusic@sbcglobal.net,Fox Music Company - Watertown Wisconsin
The proper care and maintenance of records is really a common sense procedure. once we understand and appreciate those conditions or circumstances which contribute to record wear and deterioration, we are in much better position to do something about it.

  • mediawizard Dec 18, 2011 @ 4:16 pm | delete
    This ia awsome!
    The vinyl records are really getting a hot item.
    Great lens!
    Well done Fox Music
  • bokal99 Dec 7, 2011 @ 2:49 pm | delete
    Wow! I wanna have his collection!!!
  • Mauhro Nov 28, 2011 @ 5:21 am | delete
    Great lens. I should take care of my records. :)
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Nov 25, 2011 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    A nice resource about looking after your records.
  • Obsidianram Nov 11, 2011 @ 4:46 pm | delete
    Pretty good collection of technical info you've put together. Sometimes the hisses and pops give the music character you don't get with CD's / downloads, though. : )
  • FriendAdder Oct 23, 2011 @ 5:12 pm | delete
    Very nice informative lens, I'm a big vinyl buff myself. Just started Rare 45 Records and made lens http://www.squidoo.com/rare-records . Am voting you up !!. Hope your having a great day!
  • g8kepr Jun 13, 2011 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    Very informative lens! It's obvious that you know your records. Thanks for the hard work you put into this.
  • veryirie Jun 11, 2011 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    I learned a lot of new things about an old subject...vinyl records. I had no idea they made poly sleeves to encase a vinyl record. Makes me wish I'd taken better care of my albums back in the day.
  • Medwayman uk May 31, 2011 @ 10:21 am | delete
    Had Never seen the production of vinyls in such detail before
  • StephenC Apr 10, 2011 @ 1:52 pm | delete
    Great lens. Sadly, I only have a handful left.
  • riff999 Apr 5, 2011 @ 9:31 am | delete
    This is a great resource for those of us that still enjoy vinyl. Blessed.
  • DessertLover Feb 28, 2011 @ 8:34 am | delete
    Very cool lens here, and very helpful. Thanks!
  • Irenemaria Feb 27, 2011 @ 3:42 am | delete
    Very nice lens about caring for your Vinyls. Blessed by a Squid Angel!
  • daria369 Feb 11, 2011 @ 11:01 pm | delete
    Nicely done & great resource. ???Angel blessed??? & featured on "My Life with Angel Wings" lens ... :)
  • Sylvestermouse Feb 2, 2011 @ 12:23 pm | delete
    Most Excellent! I have a few of my records from my younger days :) I even received a new record player last year for Christmas so I could continue listening to them. They may be outdated, but they are old friends and I definitely want to take good care of them.
  • The_Health_Lady Feb 1, 2011 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    I think that the oldest vinyl record set that we have is Danny Kaye. Most of them are from the 60's and 70's and unfortunately we not stored well over the years (they were stored flat - yikes!). I should go through them all and clean up the ones I can (some have mildew on them) and stick them on the phonograph. Usually I just like to look at the artwork on the covers and the liner notes - boy those were the days. Kids don't realize what they are missing by just downloading music - the covers on vinyl records are incredible.
  • chefkeem Jan 17, 2011 @ 10:45 am | delete
    Excellent tips on vinyl record cleaning! I've got 100s of 'em.
  • capriliz Jan 4, 2011 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    Sometimes I still miss my vinyl collection! I have been thinking of rebuilding a certain portion of it, and now I have found this excellent lens on the care and cleaning of vinyl records. Thank you.
  • ajgodinho Jan 3, 2011 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    This is an excellent lens on maintenance of vinyl records. I'm sure a lot of people still maintain their collections even though mainstream has switched to digital formats. Happy New Year! **Blessed by a Squid-Angel**
  • vallain Jan 1, 2011 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    Oh, I didn't know about most of these. Thanks for bringing me up-to-date.
  • PizmoBeach Sep 11, 2010 @ 10:54 pm | delete
    Great info!
  • Skhudronzhoglo Aug 6, 2010 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    What is the correct way to repair a separated (split apart) LP album cover?
  • Louise Webb May 4, 2010 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    FASCINATING
  • 2Eklectik Jun 29, 2009 @ 9:31 am | delete
    Thank you for some great information!
  • Tobbie Jun 28, 2009 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Great lens, I have added it to my Glenn Miller lens to help spread the word. 5Stars
  • spirituality Apr 16, 2009 @ 6:37 am | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • TopStyleTravel Apr 10, 2009 @ 10:19 am | delete
    Wow! Great info, did not know vinyl records were still in. I was told the sound quality is superior to cd's. The old album covers were a work of art. Good to know that there is a source if I want to acquire albums again. Congrats on the Top 100!
  • JenOfChicago Apr 8, 2009 @ 10:40 am | delete
    Great lens, and wonderful tips!
  • MUJERDEEXITO Mar 25, 2009 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    This is a very useful, unique lens. Great information...
  • MUJERDEEXITO Mar 25, 2009 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    This is a very useful, unique lens. Great information...
  • dc64 Mar 24, 2009 @ 8:46 pm | delete
    I only own 2 vinyl records, and I've never opened them. They are both Star Trek stories with accompanying comic book. While they really aren't worth as much as one might think, it's still cool to have them.
  • FoxMusic Mar 22, 2009 @ 7:11 am | in reply to msbaby | delete
    Thats true some of the artist that are in the "know" opt for a small vinyl pressing run of there new release. As far as turntables go.., big box retailers are reluctant to "show room" electronics that have small interest groups and the small shops can not afford to "show room" products to give consumers choices. If you are interested in a new turntable we offer several in our a-store, "Traveling 33 1/3 in an MPS World"
  • msbaby Mar 21, 2009 @ 7:02 pm | in reply to PostRanger | delete
    The good news is that many artists are going back to vinyl so maybe it will become easier to find new turntables.
  • Mar 21, 2009 @ 3:36 am | delete
    Great lens. It's clear you care about music and the value of artistic contribution. Please visit my lens to help video and music artists protect their copyright.
  • mistyblue75605 Feb 15, 2009 @ 10:30 am | delete
    How neat are vinyl records......you have a great lens!! 5*'s
  • Samanthie Feb 12, 2009 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    Great lens! I still have several vinyl records in storage. Thanks for the info on how to keep them in good condition!
  • singaporehosting Feb 3, 2009 @ 6:58 am | delete
    I haven't heard from vinyl records for ages, they tend to produce the best music much better than the modern CDs, MPs and such.
  • KarateKatGraphics Jan 29, 2009 @ 2:12 am | delete
    wonderful info! 5*****
  • PostRanger Jan 20, 2009 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    Really comprehensive look at vinyl record care. My question is where to get a really good turntable these days at a reasonable price. Have a lense on this subject? Suggestions?
  • Charlyjl Jan 20, 2009 @ 7:17 am | delete
    My Mum still has an extensive vinyl record collection - this information will be very helpful when we go to listen to them. Thanks!
  • Jan 19, 2009 @ 6:21 pm | delete
    I love the Jacket-graphics - I recognize some Ray Charles, Chet Baker and Miles Davis from my own lonely, stored collection. This is timely information for me since my Lovely and I are anticipating restoring our collection. I'm going to check all you lenses for further info. Thanks.
  • Zanmeister Jan 13, 2009 @ 7:47 pm | delete
    My husband & I finally went through our joint collection of records - after 20 years of marriage. Luckily we had them stored vertically. However after trying to play a few it's evident they all need cleaned and cleaned well. I was wondering how to begin this process and your web site is very informative. I just wish the Nitty Gritty system wasn't so expensive.
  • MsMorrison Jan 7, 2009 @ 11:50 pm | delete
    Yes, I still have my fave old vinyl records. thank you for the cleaning tips!
  • s96designs Aug 13, 2008 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    I think we have about 100 or more records from 45's from the 80's to the LP's from the 50's. But I have no clue what shape they are in. I do know that they are upright! This was very helpful in the storage and cleaning factor.
  • WritingforYourWealth Jul 25, 2008 @ 2:50 pm | delete
    Woohoo, I had records as a kid but haven't seen them in a long time. Maybe time to rummage in the parents' basement :)
  • allsound Jan 15, 2008 @ 9:24 am | delete
    Thanks - Very Helpful
    I will visit your online
    store - I love records too!!
  • thekid93 Jan 9, 2008 @ 7:38 am | delete
    I Could Not Live without
    my Records!!
  • Signhappy Nov 16, 2007 @ 10:49 am | delete
    Excellent information which I'll use as a reference. Purchased some vintage records a while back and am trying to find out their value.
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