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Where is Warp Records located?
London
Warp Records (or simply Warp) is a British independent record label founded in Sheffield in 1989 by record store employees Steve Beckett and Rob Mitchell and record producer Robert Gordon. It is currently based in London.
Who founded Warp Records?
Steve Beckett
Introduction: Since founding the label in 1989, Steve Beckett (pictured left) and the late Rob Mitchell have established Warp Records as one of the most pioneering independent labels in the history of music.
How do I contact Warp Records?
CONTACT ˇ
- United Kingdom. [email protected].
- North America. [email protected].
- United Kingdom. [email protected].
- North America. [email protected].
- Distribution and International Press Enquiries. [email protected].
- Licensing / Compilations.
- Site bugs, corrections and feedback.
- General Website Enquiries.
What are warps records?
Warping is when your record becomes bent or deformed due to pressure or temperature changes. It can happen even if you’re taking good care of your collection, so if you come across a warped record in your crates, don’t worry.
How do you fix a warped record?
Here are the general steps:
- Get two large panes of glass that will fit in your oven.
- Preheat the oven to its lowest temperature setting.
- Put your vinyl & glass sandwich in the oven for 30 minutes.
- Turn the heat off.
- Let the record cool down to room temperature.
- Determine whether or not that fixed the warping.
How do you get a warp off your record?
Can you straighten warped records?
Fortunately, warped records can often be fixed, so you can be back to rockin’ and rollin’ in no time. You’ll need two sheets of glass larger than your album, but small enough to fit in your oven. Heavier or thicker glass tends to work best.
Can a warped record be fixed?
Can warped records still play?
Is it ok to play it? Playing a warped record won’t damage the stylus or the player but it can damage the record. Even if it doesn’t damage the record at the very least there will be some inconsistencies with the sound quality and listening to the record might not be very pleasant.
What causes records to warp?
Vinyl records warp because of extra weight, heat and direct sunlight. It is very important to store and use your records carefully so that they don’t warp. When records heat up they become soft. After they are soft they will warp with virtually any pressure that is applied.
How do you straighten warped records?
Should I keep a warped vinyl?
Playing a warped record may damage the record further if the warp causes the stylus to skip. A skipping stylus can scratch the record grooves causing irreparable damage. So, if you want to protect your records, don’t play them when warped.