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Warped LP's

Hey,

So, are some pressings just warped from factory?

I had purchased Springsteen’s Letter to You from Amazon (double LP) and the first LP has a very visible warp/wobble to it, although it sounded fine.

But didn’t like that and so exchanged it for another and this one also seems to have a bit of a wobble to it although not as bad as the first one (same side).

Since it seems to sound ok, I will probably just stick with it.

Amazon packing seems pretty secure and safe so I don’t think it is on them although who knows how they are kept at their warehouse.

But wanted to inquire if this happens time to time.

Thnx

jay73
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larsman
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You might want to post this on the 'Analog' thread as well. But no, I've never had a record warped enough to even notice much, never mind not play. As long as it plays fine, I don't care if it's not perfectly flat; I'd rather just enjoy the music.

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baylinor
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@slaw 

Ok.

99%+ then.

Out of over 2k LPs, only one center washboard warp causes issues in my collection.

I misspoke lol

 

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slaw
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@audphile1 

Direct from BlueNote around 3+ years ago? To their credit because it was also noisy, I was sent another copy no charge. It needed flattening as well. Great lp!

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audphile1
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@slaw their customer service seems to very good. They immediately sent the replacement out although how it’s the same issue 3+ years apart is puzzling.
Great album and excellent recording thanks to mastering by Kevin Gray.
Looking into New Moon Daughter next but that’s on Pure Pleasure and appears ti be full analog if I’m not mistaken…

elliottbnewcombjr
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a 4th blank side is nearly cruel, I hold grudges about that. A cute image, KMA!

they could have put a few oldies, or, they could have made it 45 rpm and used all 4 sides.

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