So at what temperature do we think our precious vinyl records would warp?

Obviously you don't want to leave the rarest record in the world on a chip shop counter that would be stupid !!!!!!

But seriously do we need to watch were we store our records now that 40C temperatures, in the shade, hit UK?

 

Dave Banks

 

Interesting article about this:

https://peakvinyl.com/warping-temperature/

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A typical vinyl record can start warping due to heat at a temperature of 140°F (60°C) and can melt at temperatures exceeding 212°F (100°C). 

I’ve got some on the spit just now, vinyl and styrene copy. I’ll report back. 

The Kapp vinyl 45, after 30 minutes in the Yorkshire sun 

15 minutes ago, Windlesoul said:

The Kapp vinyl 45, after 30 minutes in the Yorkshire sun 

Aww, I was gonna buy them records off you😜. Can you get them flat again?😊

Edited July 18, 20223 yr by Solidsoul

13 minutes ago, Windlesoul said:

The Kapp vinyl 45, after 30 minutes in the Yorkshire sun 

I wonder if that would work to de-warp a record if you left it on a flat surface such as glass?🤓

A couple of years ago I was playing on a hot roof terrace with no sun protection, I watched as my copy of Pamoja literally began to warp in front of my eyes as it played, the stylus riding the ‘waves’ of the warp as I scrambled to find some cover. Thankfully the record flattened-out as I found shade which I was amazed at. Take care out there! 🌞 

Edited July 18, 20223 yr by Mike Shawe

leaving a load of 12s as i did a few years ago standing up next to a radiator didn't help doh

3 hours ago, Windlesoul said:

The Kapp vinyl 45, after 30 minutes in the Yorkshire sun 

This is handy for anyone planning to leave their records out on the ground on the hottest day of the year 😂

7 hours ago, Windlesoul said:

The Kapp vinyl 45, after 30 minutes in the Yorkshire sun 

It started out as a flat Kapp in Yorkshire....