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Time between playing the same LP

To all vinyl lovers,

I have always believed that an LP should have a 24 hour grace period to cool down before being played again. Reason being that the plastic is still soft from the heat generated by the stylus going along the groove and replaying the LP while it is still "warm" will distort the groove permanently and cause distortion.

Is this an old wives tale or is there truth in it?

I'd be interested to know, as I do discipline myself to give a record a "rest" and I sometimes feel that I would like to hear that particular piece again.

Your comments very welcome.
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elizabeth
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A scientific test was done...
The result was that via high powered microscope the results of reply was clearly visible.
The consensus was waiting at least an hour was a very good idea. Then to be safe folks made it two hours etc...
This test was done by a magazine audio dude wayyyyy back in the days of vinyl. I actually saw a reprint of the article long ago. Someting about the time it takes for the vinyl to regain the form it had etc. Sort of like a head concussion.. often no problem unless another one follows too soon!
So, they did do a scientific test, and yes it does damage the vinyl to do instant replay. The waiting period has been stretched by folklore to a day. but it is real.
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