Fixing a broken 78RPM record

[@rebekahcrossman4690]

Well done on the handy work! I’m heartened now that I might be able to salvage a couple of brittle faves. (I’d gladly take the pops over tossing out!)

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. I think a lot depends on how clean the crack is, but if it's a single well fitting piece, then repair certainly is an option. I have more broken records so I may experiment further 🤔😅

[@lowlightpiano7110]

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[@gunier.j.kintgenanimations]

@@lowlightpiano7110 My good sir, there is both a time & a place to praise the good word of the lord. This is neither the time, nor the place.

[@GrandadIsAnOldMan]

I guess the difference is playable or wall art

[@mrrgstuff]

Indeed, though one I will repair at some point I will probably just frame as its quite a rare record. Thanks 😀 👍

[@Mrpurple75]

Your voice over was well done. This gives us hope for ours

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. I've got a proper voice over mic now (Blue Snowball Ice), and I'm still experimenting. I'm not going to voice over everything, but it does give me a lot of flexibility when putting together videos

[@Mrpurple75]

@@mrrgstuff it really makes a difference, your voice sounds more, "solid?" Best way I can describe it

[@mrrgstuff]

So an improvement? Last 2 or 3 videos were done with the new mic. Everything before that was using my Panasonic camcorder (or older cameras), either when filming or as a voice over mic afterwards 🤔

[@Mrpurple75]

@@mrrgstuff yes an improvement

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀👍

[@rolandbogush2594]

Well done, I have a couple of broken ones I might try this technique with.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Glad you found it interesting 😀

[@terrycard6775]

Good job my friend much better than throwing them away.

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. Trying to save what I can

[@NaturalFlirtGamer]

You did a great job - steady hands! My one question is tho - what does that do to the needle if you play a record several times or more than one record you repair? It's wonderful to be able to hear them, but it would seem to hurt the quality of the needle over other grooves or if used for other records? Edit - I realize my comment is on 2 year old video and you may not respond. But thank you for showing the how-to!!

[@mrrgstuff]

@NaturalFlirtGamer It's a very good question. A traditional wind up gramophone uses single use needles, and these are replaced after each play. The repair won't damage the gramophone, but because the gramophone is quite heavy on the record, the record damage may get worse. On the other hand, a more modern record player won't damage the record any more, however the record *might* damage the needle/stylus on the record player! This can be quite expensive to fix. So essentially, there isn't a great answer. What to play a repaired record on depends on how valuable the record is to you compared to the risk of having to replace the record player needle/stylus. Hope that helps. Thanks 😀 👍

[@NaturalFlirtGamer]

@@mrrgstuff You taught me something with your thoughtful answer - I didn't know about the single use needles used with these gramophones! I have a small collection of 78's including some western, big band, and even Greek records which I play on a separate turntable and 78 diamond needle. They still sound pretty good and I live in fear of one breaking, so I thank you again for the demonstration and your answer. :)

[@verkehrsteilnehmer-berlin]

Would do it to save the music and play it on an electric vintage record player with steel needles to transfer the music.

[@mrrgstuff]

Possibly, though that record is relatively common as I have found at least one other copy of it. Thanks 👍 😀

[@Everyoungsoul]

SH2R here!

[@wrichard11]

I would think a steel needle will remove the excess glue. Especially at 78

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, that does seem quite possible. Thanks 👍 😀

[@mertonnephake]

I wonder if you appplied a wood glue on both sides of the record surface and then stick the broken pieces together on a flat surface, that wood glue could potentially protect the grooves on both sides from being damaged by the superglue close to treated area and once the record was superglued, the wood glue could be tear off from the surface of both sides, it’s just an idea.

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, that's an interesting idea. I know wood glue will peel off vinyl records. Not sure about shellac ones. Maybe something I could test in the future 🤔. Thanks 👍 😀

[@Gennettor-nc8kx]

In the old days we used to press a heated gramophone needle into the run-in area which sealed the crack. Crude method - true.

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, I did something a bit similar here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qneaoHSHgbWep5I Thanks 😀 👍

[@josemanuelvizcayalopez6103]

I have tried this with a couple of records but always remains a crack noise in the borders of the junctions.

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, it certainly is not a perfect repair. The click can be minimised electronically from a recording, but it is harder to improve the actual record 😕

[@urokszelakowejplyty2112]

I also use this technique 🙂Thanks!👍

[@mrrgstuff]

Seems to work pretty well. Thanks 😀👍

[@Gennettor-nc8kx]

Quite odd that you don't press the two parts together on a flat surface such as a plate of glass.

[@mrrgstuff]

I think I was concerned that rubbing it against a flat service might cause the glue to smear into the grooves. I can see that it might help, though. Thanks 😀 👍

[@hanseekhoff1093]

@@mrrgstuff I think the idea is to apply glue to the large piece, hold that in place and slide the unglued smaller piece towards it. It would make it easier to fit at the exact spot and press together for a minute or so until dry, thus the super glue stays in place.

[@appleman59]

I have to smile that he is repairing a record entitled "Mistakes"

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, indeed. I thought someone would have spotted that ages ago! 😅. Thanks 😀 👍

[@CountTentacula]

Question: if I were to send you one of these records, could you fix it? I just bought one today, and I came back to my car to find it with a sizable piece broken off. I don’t know if spending any time in the car had any effect on it, but it might have.

[@mrrgstuff]

I think realistically, there is too much risk of further breaks in transit to make it worthwhile. Also, to be honest, the results are rather hit and miss. Some pieces glue back in Ok and some have tiny fragments missing, which cause holes along the repaired edge. It is worth giving it a try, though use a tiny amount of glue applied with a pin or similar. If you squeeze directly onto the record, there will probably be too much, and it will ooze out into the grooves. Good luck. Thanks 😀 👍

[@davidk6271]

At least it can now be played . I don’t think there is any good way to fix these click free..

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍. I'm sure it's possible to do better, though a lot depends on how clean the crack is. I have more broken records, so may experiment further 🤔😅

[@mustrust1928]

Здравствуйте! Из чего сделана диафрагма Вашего граммофона?

[@mrrgstuff]

Have a look at this video. All the details are there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eITJiKV4gdqBla8 Thanks 😀 👍

[@JohnDought]

The clicking can be imagened as a person walking.

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks 😀 👍

[@pip5528]

Came back to this again since I just got some Glenn Miller in the mail that seemed fine and was packed well but apparently has a few broken pieces. Other than that it's in great shape.

[@mrrgstuff]

Yes, mailing records always seems a bit fraught, no matter how good the packaging is. Hope you get it fixed! 😀👍

[@pip5528]

@@mrrgstuff I have mostly had good experiences with having 78s mailed but of course eBay especially is always a gamble. The seller said it was VG+ and the only picture was the record in the sleeve which made me wonder if it was already broken but somehow I doubt it. I will admit I was a little sad to see the pieces of playable surface fall out when I excitedly took the record out of its sleeve and had a surprise of shellac chunks falling out. I don't currently have the tools on hand. I have a soldering iron but I don't have super glue so that's on my list. I'd love to glue it back together. I did "risk it for the biscuit" so to speak and tested it aligned with my Grado 78E and it clicks but still plays but decided not to finish the whole side. The stylus is still fine and still sounds normal on my other 78s. I guess being a diamond stylus also helps. I have heard claims of it being a fragile one but I have had no issues with it and even my earliest records don't have sharp run-outs. It's also the better of the two Grado options. I also find the cartridge tracks very well and doesn't even loop on Chick Bullock's Ace in The Hole no matter how I set the tracking force.

[@rcavictor1077]

Respect 👍👍👍👍

[@mrrgstuff]

Thanks 😀 👍

[@cindytan9516]

Are you going to throw it

[@mrrgstuff]

Probably not, though since recording this video, I have found one or 2 more copies of this record. It must have been popular at the time 😅

[@MeMR90]

I shall no longer commit suicide or homocide, thank you

[@jonathandemiguel1458]

Ummm... Ok?

[@digidoridvideos3672]

What?

[@lowlightpiano7110]

Repent and trust in Jesus. We deserve Hell for our sin. Lying, lusting, etc, but God sent his son Jesus to die on the cross and ride from the grave to free us from sin. If you repent and trust in him youll be saved. Romans 3:23 John 3:16❤❤😊❤