Tight fitting vinyl.

[bigfish786]

I'm noticing more and more of my new vinyl is ver tight fitting on the spindle, it's not so bad getting it on, but getting it off is a nightmare,

I'm bending the vinyl quite a lot, and having to wriggle it off the spindle. It's only a matter of time before I snap something! Plus I'm leaving panicky finger marks all over as well.

has anyone else found this?

Today, I used a drill bit, by hand, spun it in the hole of the record, this seemed to do the trick. Fitted perfectly after that.

 

[Tear Drop]

I use a special pen for just this job, a quick swizzle and it fits like a glove. I've nearly broken some LPs trying to get them off in the past.

 

[thescarletpronster]

I've used a flat-head screwdriver for this in the past. Push it lightly into the hole, and turn gently to shave a little bit of vinyl away. It's something I've noticed very occasionally with records throughout my buying history - not something I've noticed more of recently. I have however noticed a distinct drop in pressing quality in recent years, but that's another story...

 

[Al ears]

Used to find these occasionally in the past. Have not had any recently. Have utilised a round file in the past, gently like.