{"id":2017295,"date":"2026-06-29T14:06:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2017295"},"modified":"2026-06-29T14:06:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T11:06:38","slug":"hot-wax-are-your-vinyls-at-risk-during-a-heatwave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2017295","title":{"rendered":"Hot wax: Are your vinyls at risk during a heatwave?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/78\/33\/1200x675_cmsv2_525a9f81-636c-575c-9b2f-02199bf264f3-9817833.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2905639-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1 the-media-object--has-video\" data-nid=\"2905639\" data-cid=\"9816682\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2905639-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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North&#8217;\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          Culture<\/p>\n<p>                          Culture news<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            Hot wax: Are your vinyls at risk during a heatwave?<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" 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Euronews Culture dispels a few myths and puts you on the right track&#8230;<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--culture js-article-content\">\n<p>Europe continues to grapple with a persistent heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 40 degrees Celsius and above.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Scientists have confirmed it is the worst recorded in Europe, and the blistering conditions have disrupted everything from power generation to transport, via healthcare systems and infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly health matters are of paramount importance during these extreme weather conditions, but some everyday concerns are gaining traction online &#8211; like the protection of vinyl records.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, music lovers on social media are expressing fears that their precious vinyl collections could be damaged by the heat.<\/p>\n<p>How worried should collectors be, and can records suffer permanent damage from extreme heat? Let&#8217;s put some fears to bed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/78\/33\/808x454_cmsv2_88f2d248-d645-5350-a2c4-706fc7eb56c8-9817833.jpg\" alt=\"Are your vinyls at risk?\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Are your vinyls at risk?<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Vinyl records are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type of plastic known for its durability and which has a relatievly low melting point.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true that excessive heat and sunlight exposure can impact the resilience of a record, and ideally, the ideal storage temperature is between 18-21\u00b0C. However, the risk of damage is still low at the 30-degree mark.<\/p>\n<p>That risk of ruining a groove does increase between 35 and 45\u00b0C, and many may find that vinyls can begin to warp \u2013 ie: seem more flexible and bendy than usual.<\/p>\n<p>Proper damage occurs between 50 and 60\u00b0C. When vinyls are subjected to those temperatures, warping is borderline inevitable and leads to skipping &#8211; and in some cases, complete unplayability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">Why is there so much outrage over FIFA\u2019s \u2018hydration breaks\u2019 at this year&#8217;s World Cup?<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">The Vinyl Paradox: Why independent record stores are struggling despite the boom in physical media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>So, how do you protect your records during a heatwave?<\/p>\n<p>By following our five-step guide, that&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1)<\/strong> Don\u2019t panic. Vinyls melt at temperatures exceeding 100\u00b0C, so there\u2019s no risk of you coming home to a PVC puddle any time soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2)<\/strong> No direct sunlight and plenty of shade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3)<\/strong> Keep your records upright, not stacked on top of each other, which can result in deterioration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4)<\/strong> Protective sleeves are always a good idea, and try and avoid storing your collection in attics or basements, where temperatures fluctuate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5)<\/strong> This may be the most crucial one. Whatever you do, don\u2019t put your records in the fridge, like some social media users are recommending. Damp is poison for records and their sleeves, and any temperature shock will lead to warping, cracking and mold.<\/p>\n<p>There you have it. And while you\u2019re protecting your cultural treasures, keep in mind that step two applies to you too. 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extreme weather conditions, but some everyday concerns are gaining traction online\u00a0&#8211; like the protection\u00a0of vinyl records.Indeed, music lovers on social media\u00a0are expressing fears\u00a0that their precious\u00a0vinyl collections\u00a0could be damaged by the heat.How worried should collectors be, and can records suffer permanent damage from extreme heat? Let&#8217;s put some fears to bed.Vinyl records are made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a type of plastic known for its durability and which has a relatievly low melting point.It\u2019s true that excessive heat and sunlight exposure can impact the resilience of a record, and ideally, the ideal storage temperature is between 18-21\u00b0C. However, the risk of damage is still low at the 30-degree mark.That risk of ruining a groove does increase between 35 and 45\u00b0C,\u00a0and many may find that vinyls can begin to warp \u2013 ie: seem more flexible and bendy than usual.Proper damage occurs between 50 and 60\u00b0C. When vinyls are subjected to those temperatures, warping is borderline inevitable and leads to skipping &#8211; and in some cases, complete unplayability.So, how do you protect your records during a heatwave?By following our five-step guide, that&#8217;s how.Step 1) Don\u2019t panic. Vinyls\u00a0melt at temperatures exceeding 100\u00b0C, so there\u2019s no risk of you coming home to a PVC puddle any time soon.Step 2) No direct sunlight and plenty of shade.Step 3) Keep your records upright, not stacked on top of each other, which can result in deterioration.Step 4) Protective sleeves are always a good idea, and try and avoid storing your collection in attics or basements, where temperatures fluctuate.Step 5) This may be the most crucial one. Whatever you do, don\u2019t put your records\u00a0in the fridge, like some social media users are recommending. Damp is poison for\u00a0records and their sleeves, and any temperature shock will lead to warping, cracking and mold.There you have it. And while you\u2019re protecting your cultural treasures, keep in mind that step two applies to you too. 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