Date:         Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:14:27 -0400
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From:         Steven Smolian <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: Playing a "flexi disc"
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This is actually a soundscriber disc, I think.  See the picture examples on 
my website, www.soundsaver.com.

Steve Smolian

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Subject: [ARSCLIST] Playing a "flexi disc"


>I have been asked to get a digital transfer from what I believe to be a 
>"Flexi disc" (thin green plastic /vinyl disc with a square hole). The only 
>complication is that, as far as I can tell, these were LPs and, therefore, 
>no earlier than 1948. The date on the disc, however, is '43. We have an 
>osmium stylus (which we use for 78s)  and a diamond stylus (which we use 
>for LPs). What stylus should I use for playback? (And if you have 
>recommendations for adding to my stylus supply, I would welcome that as 
>well, though I may not be able to do anything about it just yet.)
>
> Barbara
>
> Barbara Need
> Manager