Static charge sits only on the surface of an LP. Since 200g LPs have the same surface area as do any other standard size LPs, I see no reason to expect that 200g LPs would carry any more (or less) static charge than those of standard size.
200g vinyl, more static?
I had been opting for 200g versions of records over their 45 counterparts. I think 45's are great but I am willing to sacrifice sound quality for more time per side. With that said, I notice that the 200g vinyls seem to create more static than others. Am I nuts? Anyone else notice this?
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Seems I'm not crazy... "Record players and records are particularly susceptible to static for a few reasons. Firstly, in the vinyl material itself, it has a very suitable medium for the buildup of static charge and ironically, the thicker and purer the vinyl used for the record (in the pursuit of better pressings, lower noise floor and higher quality perceived or actual), the worse the issue gets. This is why some 80s pressings that are thin enough to read through and pressed on vinyl that has feels more like recycled bottles is less prone to static build-up than some of the rather lovely pressings on sale today" https://magazine.vinylmeplease.com/magazine/how-to-deal-with-static-electricity-and-your-records/ |
Purity of the vinyl or lack of purity may have some effect, probably does, but please quote something more authoritative than a magazine article if you want me to believe thickness makes a difference. The static charge consists of ionized particles sitting on the surface, not physically bonded to or internal to the polymer. Which is why you can discharge the surface in an instant. |
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