Here is my tried and true method for liberating a record.
Vinyl record cleaning mat.
Sleeve city stocks a variety of affordable record cleaning systems kits fluid and brushes for both vinyl and 78 rpm shellac based discs.
Vinyl record cleaning solutions help to combat these and other vinyl record ailments.
Buy a micro fibre towel or a dedicated record cleaning mat or even use a spare turntable platter if you have one but whatever you do make sure that your non abrasive surface can handle your chosen vinyl cleaning solution.
Suitable for use with brushes or sprays wet or dry.
A common tool in terms of cleaning your records this brush is very easy to use and because it has a wide surface area is table and covers more of your record.
A great solution for cleaning all your records and digital media.
Label saver cleaner lp vinyl record cleaning protective clip player accessories.
Place it on a rotating record and see the dust build sweep it off the record and the rest of the broad pad traps the muck.
Made from a soft velvet like material to protect your discs this cleaning mat will securely hold the disc in place while you clean.
The mat is highly useful but although the jigsaw construction is helpful for space management i found the mat would want to pull apart after cleaning several records.
The stylus wears out so much quicker with dirty records.
Cleaning your records greatly extends their life and enhances the sound.
Place the record on a cleaning mat.
Cleaning solution and cloth exceeded my expectations in cleaning my dirty records bribing a few lost causes back to life.
To ensure the best sound and least amount of wear on your records it is essential that they are kept clean.
My rule of thumb is to never play an album until it has been sufficiently cleaned.
Record cleaning station mat for lp 12 vinyl album spindle securely holds record.
If you are worried about using liquids on top of your turntable then a mat is a good idea.
You can buy these mats at record stores and they are generally made out of cork or another soft material.
Second good reason is when you want to enjoy your stylus as long as possible cleaning records is a must.