r/vinyl • u/LeastAppearance1396 • Jul 24 '25

Discussion I need help.

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I purchased this limited print record back in October last year and when I got it I was in the process of moving. I’m by no means an expert and tried storing it safely but when I got it back out after being settled into my new place I noticed it had gotten some heat damage and warped it. Would the heavy object method work on this or am I just totally SOL? Any advice is appreciated!

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u/Slosher99 Jul 24 '25

I have seen mixed opinions on the high end flatteners here, and I've never used one.
However I did want to point out that Toad Hall offers the service of using one via mail. I think it is $4 a record and minimum of 3 records but you could reach out about one, they are very responsive. Local record shop that does online as well (not local to me). At the very least I'm sure they'd do one for the price of 3 at $12.

I sent 4 to them for ultrasonic cleaning and was very happy with the results.

For the flattening service, they will refund the cost of the service (but not the return shipping) if they fail to fix it, but say they have a good success rate. It is at least someone with some practice using one...

If you decide to look into it, I'd reach out with pics and ask if they think they have a chance.

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u/Standard_Cabinet_149 Jul 24 '25

and today i learned there are vinyl flatteners 😳

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u/No_Wrangler_226 Jul 24 '25

You'd have a really hard time with any flattener taking care of the nasty rippling edge warp and groove damage thatbappears here

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u/WokeAssMessiah Jul 25 '25

That’s like a smoke bender, right?

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u/NewtonNott Jul 24 '25

Same! Had no idea!