This past weekend I acquired a box of assorted gramophone paraphernalia, including a couple of packets of Peter Grey "Kacti" thorn needles. In one of the packs was this curious advert for a GREYCO record "dressing."
Anyone come across this mysterious liquid?
Record Dressing?
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Re: Record Dressing?
We had similar products over here in the UK.HMVDevotee wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 11:39 am This past weekend I acquired a box of assorted gramophone paraphernalia, including a couple of packets of Peter Grey "Kacti" thorn needles. In one of the packs was this curious advert for a GREYCO record "dressing."
Anyone come across this mysterious liquid?
I have some in my collection called 'Glissoline'. Records are vastly improved and last for-ever .......... apparently.
One amount sold with lots of special needles. Looks like a special wax is one ingredient.
I must try it sometime.
Photo of one below.
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EMG sold a waxy product, Davey Record Dressing - mid right of the "EMG Collection" photo on this page of Chunny's website: http://www.gramophonemuseum.com/emg-accessories.html In front of the little carton is the stick and its cover. The 'dry lubricant' was graphite - effective but horribly messy, as discussed in other threads here on the forum!
But the Peter Grey product seems to be some kind of liquid, since it came in a bottle. Presumably not an ordinary oil, with the instruction to let it dry... Anyone any ideas?
Many thanks indeed for sharing this leaflet, I've never seen it before!
But the Peter Grey product seems to be some kind of liquid, since it came in a bottle. Presumably not an ordinary oil, with the instruction to let it dry... Anyone any ideas?
Many thanks indeed for sharing this leaflet, I've never seen it before!
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Orchorsol wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:11 pm EMG sold a waxy product, Davey Record Dressing - mid right of the "EMG Collection" photo on this page of Chunny's website: http://www.gramophonemuseum.com/emg-accessories.html In front of the little carton is the stick and its cover. The 'dry lubricant' was graphite - effective but horribly messy, as discussed in other threads here on the forum!
But the Peter Grey product seems to be some kind of liquid, since it came in a bottle. Presumably not an ordinary oil, with the instruction to let it dry... Anyone any ideas?
Many thanks indeed for sharing this leaflet, I've never seen it before!
Interesting point.
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Here's another Davey Record Dressing.
It appears the box they came in went through a colour change at some stage.
Interesting they put a little label on the end cap featuring an EMG.
It appears the box they came in went through a colour change at some stage.
Interesting they put a little label on the end cap featuring an EMG.
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Oh, I have the answer you are seeking.Orchorsol wrote: ↑Tue Apr 06, 2021 1:11 pm EMG sold a waxy product, Davey Record Dressing - mid right of the "EMG Collection" photo on this page of Chunny's website: http://www.gramophonemuseum.com/emg-accessories.html In front of the little carton is the stick and its cover. The 'dry lubricant' was graphite - effective but horribly messy, as discussed in other threads here on the forum!
But the Peter Grey product seems to be some kind of liquid, since it came in a bottle. Presumably not an ordinary oil, with the instruction to let it dry... Anyone any ideas?
Many thanks indeed for sharing this leaflet, I've never seen it before!
A patent by the very person behind Glissoline describing how such treatments can be kept in solution no less ! So probably the same with Greyco.
I must admit, that for some time now I have been tempted to send off samples of my Glissoline for analysis. I will let you know the outcome.
https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/ ... n%20record
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Pathé in France also commercialized a record smoother. They claimed it would reduce wear and prevent the sapphire from gliding over its surface. I have a can of it, it looks like black wax, but I never bothered to try it on a record. It is probably as effective as passing a candle over the record surface, it indeed reduces friction somewhat, although once it is applied it is hard to remove.