Record mishaps

"its a mono record, so I think it may play ok"

What does that have to do with playing it?


I collect cool chick album covers from the 50/60’s.

I have this one.
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Superficial scratches especially on older records,doesn’t necessarily mean sonic degradation. Old  records typically are better quality=more resistant to abuse.

I have dropped the turntable weight on a couple of records, including a MFSL Pixies Bossanova.  That hurt.  Luckily it was still in print and I was able to replace it.

I got that from watching a video by Michael Fremmer...he mentions for some unexplained reasons, that a mono record from the 50s and 60s are seemingly less susceptible to damage as far as scratches etc. He could not provide the reason, but coming from him the supposed guru, it makes me feel better. He claims to have played many mono records that looked absolutely trashed with great results. I'd post the video, but not sure how. 
As far as bringing a record with a cover such as this up to counter, that would not bother me at all, but the fact I bought it anonymously via ebay was a bit easier! Lol...honestly I own records that are way more risque than this one! 
As far as kicking the end table, yes it crossed my mind! In fact I wanted to throw it accross room lol but I would have destroyed something else....

I have many Martin Denny albums that make great listening room decor.
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As far as music content, it's funky ambient, conversation fodder. 
Similar to Esquivel! albums.

Wow thats great.Remember every case is different you must play the record to know for sure.