While you are correct that discs should be store vertically, I must caution you about storing glass-based lacquers in 78 albums. The problem is that one can actually break discs when turning pages in an album. This applies to shellac discs, too. It's far safer to store glass or shellac discs in individual sleeves.
Also, refrain from touching the surfaces of the discs. Fingerprints can lead to mold, especially on lacquer or wax.
And, finally, lacquers, being relatively soft, have a limited playback life. You should probably have the recordings transferred to another medium and play it rather than the lacquers. I recommend keeping a master copy of the recordings in another place for safekeeping and to make future copies if necessary.
Please note that all of the above reflects my own opinions only.
Larry Miller
>>> etreble7 <[log in to unmask]> 5/20/2008 1:07 PM >>>
Hi to all,
I don't usually post to the forum, however I read it daily and enjoy it. I
have 3 Records made on Glass that were my Aunts. 2 records, recorded in the
40's are of the Stewart Sisters (backup group for Rudy Vallee, she was Jean)
and one is a recording, done in the 30's of her group, "The Girlfriends
Trio". I was hoping someone could direct me to a good internet site or book
to educate myself about these records.
Also, I am sure there is a special way to store them, right now I have them
in a large, 78rpm Album in a verticle position. Any thoughts? Thanks so
much,
Jackie
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