>-----Original Message----- >From: Kurt Nauck [mailto:[log in to unmask]] >Sent: 04 June 2005 21:41 >To: Houlder, Stephen >Subject: Re: A "one off" 78rpm record > > >At 07:49 AM 6/1/2005, you wrote: > > >Dear Sirs, > >I have just read your advice on cleaning old records, and wondered if > an >old record that I have could be cleaned. > >This record was cut by a pop group of which I was a member, in a "one > >room" studio in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, in around 1962. The sound > was >cut directly onto the disc as we played. Although the group never > became >famous, and therefore the record will probably be worthless, it > would be >good to be able to play it again. Unfortunately the surface is > covered > >with what looks like mould, and I am loath to try to play, or clean it > for >fear of damaging it. I wonder if this record is made of the same > material >as the cylinders you mentioned, and therefore could be damaged by > >cleaning. I would be grateful if you could give me any advice in this > >direction. > > > >Kindest Regards, > >This sounds like a lacquer instantaneous recording, sometimes incorrectly >called an "acetate". > >It can safely be cleaned, but I would recommend that you send it to a >professional for cleaning and transfer, as these are delicate recordings. > >I will have someone in the UK contact you. Is there someone in the UK on this list who could handle this request? If so, please contact Steve at "Houlder, Stephen" <[log in to unmask]> Thanks, Kurt & Diane Nauck c/o Nauck's Vintage Records 22004 Sherrod Ln. Spring, TX 77389 Website: www.78rpm.com E-Mail: [log in to unmask] Phone: (281) 288-7826 Fax: (425) 930-6862