Storing 78rpm Records

I have been given a large amount of 78rpm records, loose without any sleeves.


 


I have ordered some cardboard covers for them, but are they best stored upright or flat.

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Storing 78rpm Records

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The environment in which your records are stored is very important to a long shelf life. If you want a long shelf life for your prized recordings, keep the records away from dirt, dust, smoke, fingerprints, and oils from human skin as well as faulty phonograph needles. Never stack your records on top of each other, albums should be stored vertically. Avoid storing them too tight as it can lead to ring wear on the cover or sleeve and cause unnecessary stress to the record's materials, surface and label, often resulting in warps and contact damage. Additionally, the records should be stored in a low humidity setting with a temperature between 60 and 70 degrees if possible. Obviously, it is imperative to keep your treasured vinyl away form heat sources such as sunlight, heater vents and even lighting. Avoid dusty environments and if possible store the records in a relatively airtight container such as a cabinet with doors or sealable boxes or bins.

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Good advice , my hubby put my original  Buddy Holly " that'll be the day"   78 record in the bottom of a wardrobe ..........& its cracked almost in half :_|

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Thank you mr expresso


Why couldn`t I find that when I googled.


 


Oh, and I read your signature perfectly.  Didn`t notice the mixed up spelling at first.

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