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  16th May 2014, 12:29 PM#1  REPORT  
rematzz

Member since Sep 2013
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hi all, all my 45's and albums play perfectly without fault, but i just bought an album (nazareth - greatest hits) and it seems to be skipping all the way through both sides. the record its self is spotless and doesn't have any scratches or scuff's.

i haven't a clue what is wrong, i have cleaned it to check if that was the problem, i even checked the record under a UV light and it seemed in almost perfect condition.

is there anything i can do or is it just no good.

thanks for any help anyone can give.


  16th May 2014, 12:42 PM#2  REPORT  
getalife

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Not sure of the technical wording, but is the needle head a bit light, can you adjust the weight, if not a 5p or 10p coin on the head might solve the problem.


  16th May 2014, 3:37 PM#3  REPORT  
Orbiting Cat

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Agreed, sounds like the tracking weight needs adjusting.


  16th May 2014, 7:32 PM#4  REPORT  
TopPopper

Member since Mar 2013
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Loud music (at the recording stage) and thin vinyl can cause this. The grooves can't go deep enough to hold the moving stylus.


  17th May 2014, 6:47 PM#5  REPORT  
Jock_Girl

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TopPopper wrote:
Loud music (at the recording stage) and thin vinyl can cause this. The grooves can't go deep enough to hold the moving stylus.

Oddly enough, I find this true also on some 78s. My Dot (pressing by Quality in Canada) of Dark Moon by Bonnie Guitar skips like crazy. The US pressing doesn't. Other Canadian 78 pressings of the same record do -- as I have had 3 copies over the years

Amy


  20th May 2014, 10:42 AM#6  REPORT  
rematzz

Member since Sep 2013
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hi all, sorry for the late reply, i've been very busy lately. i tried adding a little weight by puting a 10p on the needle head and it just carried on skipping.

i'am guttered :sad:

it just gives me an excuse to buy more vinyl :laugh:


  20th May 2014, 11:11 AM#7  REPORT  
nboldock

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That's the spirit :grin:


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