Hardcore collectors will also note that some of these paper sleeves come with pressing dates, record company logos and other interesting quirks, so double check before you bin them.

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There are also spin cleaners that clean the record with the solution as it spins with the brushes cleaning off the dirt. If you have children, pets, or there's a lot of foot traffic in your home, you should consider a thicker wear layer to ensure you can enjoy your new flooring's design for many years to come.It doesn’t take too much effort to take proper care of your records, as long as you’ve got the right accessories such as sleeves, brushes and cleaners. Alternatively, you can browse our range of other care guides, including carpets, artificial grass, and more.

Drake: Take Care Vinyl. Norman Records UK

Avoid wearing outdoor shoes on vinyl flooring where possible, especially high heels or metal-trimmed soles. So whether you’re new to the record collecting game or a seasoned vinyl veteran, here are our tips for ensuring your vinyl live a long and fulfilling life.

When Vinyl comes into contact with rubber for prolonged periods it causes a chemical reaction that leaves a permanent yellow stain at the point of contact.

Drake - Take Care - (Vinyl LP) | Rough Trade

If the weight is not set correctly, you could suffer a loss of performance or even be causing record wear. The carbon strands (on the outer surface of the cleaner) reduce the static charge on the vinyl (which attracts dust) and the inner part (usually a cloth material) then collects the dust on the second wipe after the static is reduced. While it should be resistant to most of the marks and indentations caused by heavy furniture, you still need to proceed with caution.Recorded at Hive Mind Studios in Brooklyn, NY, with the help of producer/arrangers Mike Buckley and Vincent Chiarito (both members of Charles Bradley's Extraordinaires) and crack team of a-list musicians, his upcoming album blends heavy arrangements and introspective lyrics with sophistication, leaving the listener in a blissful wash of wonderment.

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You can purchase the handy kit version (as pictured below), which includes the beautiful walnut cleaning pad and display block, or instead opt for their cost-effective starter kits. Read through our list of different flooring types and why they might be great in your space to help you make the right decision. We have outlined multiple steps you can take to care for your vinyl flooring and what solutions you can use on your vinyl in our Tapi Vinyl Care Guide. The outside paper makes the sleeve much more rigid whilst the poly lining inside lets the vinyl slip in much smoother with a lower risk of scratching and collecting dust.Better still, if your turntable manufacturer provides the option to upgrade your platter for an acrylic model, this will allow you to place the record directly onto the platter, thus eliminating the need for a mat altogether. Ideally you’ll want to keep them in a clean dry place, avoiding extreme temperatures and humidity (so not in the bathroom or sauna if that’s what you were thinking…) What you’re doing is trying to avoid warping the record. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing Jalen perform live knows that he is one of the most captivating performers on today's soul scene. Check out our recent review of the Pro-Ject VC-S2 for a good example of this cleaning method in action.