larstangmark
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Posted: Mar. 02 2010, 15:24 |
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| Quote (Scatterplot @ Mar. 02 2010, 13:16) | I've started moving since Monday the 1st when I got got my key. In my first load I took one box of records. 1 box is about 1/20th or 5% of my collection. About 350-400 LP's total. All stored in a neat straight upright pile in a closet this past year where I am leaving soon. Except for the LP's I put "outer" plastic covers on, MANY have been damaged by some kind of water seepage thru the wall I guess. The covers stick together and when pryed apart, tear the album cover art badly. I've read that the main value of an LP is the quality of the cover. Oh well. I'm thinking the Vinyl on all is as it was, but Lp's aren't that valuable unless you have a 1958 Elvis Presley rarity or something. Kept track of record prices closely in the last few years. Even my copy of Zappa+Mothers "We're Only In It for the Money" circa 1969(parody cover of Sgt. Pepper) is not worth much. So I guess monetarely it's no loss. Most or all have been digitally replaced.
My positive thinking is that since a used record dealer won't want them now, I'll rid myself of some baggage. 50 records in a box weighs a lot, let alone my estimate of 150-200 trashed out now.
So my need of advice is this: Should I keep the ugly torn albums if the Vinyl is playable or not? It takes a lot of space. It is heavy to transport. It is only a "possesion" cherished from the past and obsolete, of course I will keep the ones in protective plastic outer sleeves which accounts for 33% or more.
Finally, if I discard them, should I trash 'em in a dumpster or find a way to recycle the material? If so, where? It is petroleum. Happy note: MO's records were plastic wrapped! They were the first targeted for protection(among other fav. artists).
Jim |
I sold my entire LP collection last year. I had trouble getting rid of the LPs that weren't mint conidition (I thinking of the sleeves) even though they were rare or high quality releases. So I'd say bin them unless the records has sentimental value for you.
Lars T
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