Help Alien spores on my vinyl...


I've noticed that some of my records have begun to sprout this stuff that looks like white spots--generally more prominent around the label, but spreading out from there at decreasing intervals as you move towards the edge of the record. It's not actually white but when you hold the record at an angle that's how it looks against the black of the grooves. It causes audible distortion and vacuum cleaning with RRL Deep Cleaner and Record Wash does nothing to it. Aargh! Anybody know what this stuff is, what causes it, and for the love of God, how I get rid of it? HELP!

Thanks,

Jeff -- hopeless addict of vinyl...the_original_high-res medium.
jfacker
Try Audio Intelligent solutions(available on Audiogon). It is enzyme based, and I have found it removed mould when RRL had no effect,

Best

David
Thanks for the responses. I will try the Audio Intelligent enzymatic stuff. I've tried scratching at it with a fingernail in the leadout area and it won't come off. Get off my records, vile scum! Grrr...
I'd suggest Buggtussel Vinyl-Zyme. In our experience it works as well as AIVS, rinses easier and leaves less (no) residue.
As Dougdfeacon suggests Buggtussell was something Fremmer said he had gotten feedback on that works best on mold spores.And while you may be able to remove mold the spore stanins may not be able to be removed.
Chazzbo