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Warped record

I just received a record from Amazon, beautifully packaged and protected for a change.  However the record is warped.  
Question is will it affect the sound and/or damage the cartridge?

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noromance
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I have hundreds of 50s/60s originals that sound great with no trace of warps. I’d say 30% of new pressings are warped. Mikey Fremer played three new records in a recent video and all were warped.

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rvpiano OP
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Not one of my old 2000  records is warped.  Only this new one which I exchanged for a more warped one!    
‘Kept the original and returned the replacement.

secretguy
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Records are way too expensive to accept that.

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rvpiano OP
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This record was a cheapie from Amazon, just $18.

ghdprentice
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@rvpiano …Only this new one which I exchanged for a more warped one! …

 It doesn’t happen often… but once in a while problems compound.

 

I ordered from Amazon about four or maybe five times. I remember returning two of them, both warps. I don’t order from them anymore. Too much hassle with returns. I like my life with no unnecessary complications.

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