Is there a chance in hell of saving my vinyl???

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Posted by Mortyman on Nov-22-2005 10:22:

Is there a chance in hell of saving my vinyl???

I have the smallest fucking scratch on a record (more than a couple vinyls for that matter), and it's causes the vinyl not to pass to the next loop. And it's at a point where I need it to mix out of it!!!

Is there any hope in hell I can remove this scratch? I mean, I had vinyl with WORSE scratches and they play better than this one. Not to mention this one took me a while to get my hands on, and destroys dancefloors... and now I can't use it anymore

Posted by kr00t0n on Nov-22-2005 10:54:

My mate used to fix scratches with an 80% success rate, he would take a magnifying glass and use a razor blade to mirror the scratch on the opposite edge of the groove.

This stopped the needle being forced out over the one side and mostly resulted in a slight pop in the music, just like old records have anyways.

Didn't always work though, still, worth trying

Posted by Cobalt on Nov-22-2005 11:00:

I don't know, you're probably screwed. I tried almost everything to fix the invisible scratch on my one-sided Avenue promo, but finally gave up.

I don't want to throw it away, so I think I'm going to burn it.

Posted by Mortyman on Nov-22-2005 11:14:

quote:
Originally posted by Cobalt
I don't know, you're probably screwed. I tried almost everything to fix the invisible scratch on my one-sided Avenue promo, but finally gave up.

I don't want to throw it away, so I think I'm going to burn it.

Wow, 2nd reply and already being told I'm screwed! I thought for sure that'd be the first thing I heard

And don't throw it away or burn it... play it the next time you play live... then bust the damn thing over your head for a rise outta the crowd!

Posted by Cobalt on Nov-22-2005 11:21:

quote:
Originally posted by Mortyman
And don't throw it away or burn it... play it the next time you play live... then bust the damn thing over your head for a rise outta the crowd!

Unfortunately, the skip is about a minute after the cue, so it's pretty difficult to work around.

Good idea though!

Posted by THE_Chris on Nov-22-2005 11:35:

Couldnt you try ripping it onto the computer in 2 sections (before and after the scratch), and copy/pasting a similar part of the track so it appears to flow properly?

Then burn to CDR. Problem solved

Posted by keithos27 on Nov-22-2005 15:11:

try posting this in the DJ Booth section of TA as well... may get some more replies in there.

Posted by Freak on Nov-22-2005 15:33:

I have done some surgery on the past using a magnifying glass and a very very very very fine blade!
Works too if you are careful.....

May be something as simple as adjusting the antiskate/weight will help...otherwise it is DIY time or time to hunt another copy. Nothing to lose by trying the surgery method

Posted by stevieboy32808 on Nov-22-2005 16:56:

Hey Mortyman,

This might help: A disco forum!!! They use nothing but 12" records. Here is the direct link...just browse through the topics that suit you best:

Vinyl Record Care, Audio Restoration, Mp3 & Computers

Posted by Mortyman on Nov-23-2005 00:40:

quote:
Originally posted by THE_Chris
Couldnt you try ripping it onto the computer in 2 sections (before and after the scratch), and copy/pasting a similar part of the track so it appears to flow properly?

Then burn to CDR. Problem solved

Problem solved... maybe if I was a digital DJ. Vinyl only for this guy

Adjusting the anitskate did help! Thanks.

But keep the ideas coming, I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants info on this sorta thing

Posted by Lunar Phase 7 on Nov-23-2005 13:15:

This may help...

But could also do harm to needles...

Tape some heavy coins to your headshell of your deck, and play the record several times over the part that skips. Occasionally the heavy weight, can "force" the needle to cut through small scratches. It worked for one of my old records. But like I say I am sure its not the best solution by far. Maybe worth a shot if all else fails?

Goodluck.