Re: [ARSCLIST] Playing a "flexi disc"

[Richard Warren <richard.warren@xxxxxxxx>]

Dear Barbara Need,

If the disc is translucent green vinyl, it may be a Soundscriber 
disc. These were 33.3 rpm microgroove, so you should try to play it 
as if it were an LP. Pray that it hasn't warped; if it has, you may 
need to send it to someone with excellent equipment and much experience.

Sincerely, Richard

At 02:59 PM 7/17/2007, you wrote:
> 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