White Substance on Aja 30th Anniversary

strange white powdery substances making squiggly lines on steely dan albums.

why is it that steely dan albums so often show residue of strange white powdery substances?

well, don, walter? or should i ask rudy in the corner?

"How does it sound? Any comparisons to an original pressing?"

No, As I said I have been afraid to play it. Don't want to gum up my stylus.

"Is it a cloak and dagger digital product?"

Not sure. Could have had digital delay in the cutting.

"Would love to hear some good news but every re release I have heard on vinyl has been a huge disappointment."

This seems to a popular position these days. I disagree. Some are quite good. The Clapton and Clapton Unplugged are very nice as is Hoffman's Rumours. I only have the 33 Rumours so far but he 45 x 2 should be here in a few days. The Friday's Music version of Close To The Edge is pretty good also.

"I also have seen this on several new records. It did line up with the inner sleeve glue joints, so I am sure it is from the sleeve. It has had no noticeable sound effect on my albums."

Thanks. I still my play it on my old Project and see if the stylus gets residue.

Hey Paanders, somebody on another board had the same thought. Amusing none the less:-)

Thanks Folks,
Robert

i was told that the records were still hot when put into the sleeves that's what caused the discoloration...but no effect in the sound

I've seen this residue on many brand new records, most of them top shelf pressings, mostly 45s interestingly. However, I'm not sure if it's just the light in the picture the OP took, or the residue on his record is worse as it looks rather nasty compared to mine. The residue I've had were had the same pattern, but was less pronounced and you had to angle the record to actually see it well. It had absolutely no effect on the sound, and left absolutely nothing on the stylus.

Also possible is residue of the release agent used in pressing the record. A silicone based product will turn white when emulsified with water and after drying what you might see.
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SOOOO tired of hearing about "release agents". Never was any, ever.

Let me guess, he heard about them on that new Internet thingy