Manito, all those albums are still playable no matter how much they look scratched. Most vinyl scratches are only on the surface, the sound is derived from the bottom of the groove.
Wash them in warm soapy water, like you would a plate. It gets rid of the junk stuck in the grooves. (In my case, beer residue, greasy finger prints, beer, resin, beer…) Almost all the pops and crackles will go away. Seriously, you’ll be amazed. I am so glad I didn’t give away my vinyl records when CD’s came out…
Manito, all those albums are still playable no matter how much they look scratched. Most vinyl scratches are only on the surface, the sound is derived from the bottom of the groove. Wash them in warm soapy water, like you would a plate. It gets rid of the junk stuck in the grooves. (In my case, beer residue, greasy finger prints, beer, resin, beer…) Almost all the pops and crackles will go away. Seriously, you’ll be amazed. I am so glad I didn’t give away my vinyl records when CD’s came out…