I love mine. Had it for a few years now and flattened a few hundred records. Bought the heat pouch as well. Overall - a product I cannot live without. It's as important as a record cleaning machine. In my findings it actually takes 6-8 hours to flatten and, in some cases, much much more but still worth it!

I actually made my own Vinyl Flat. I had a local sheet metal shop cut me 2 13 inch circles. $20. I did order the Groovy Pouch and the Groovy Rings from Vinyl Flat though. So far, I’ve fixed about 40 records successfully!!! Just takes P A I T E N C E!!

"You have to make sure it's clean.... and of course it's not!" ...Spoken like a true collector, who actually plays his records, rather than just leaving 'em in the plastic, haha! Good man! Very interesting review, I appreciate the detail... and given that my B&O can track just about anything, I'm not likely to make the investment myself. I'd be doing it more because big warps piss me off than because I have trouble playing 'em. The moral of the story: Don't leave your records sealed!! haha

I've been reading your website on and off for over 10 years cool to see you are still around and have a youtube channel.

I decided to get one and try it after watching your video. This thing is great, I've flattened three records (recently bought) all on the first try. It definitely a valuable tool in case your run across a warped record.

I might buy this I recieved a misprint copy of KISS Rock And Roll Over with the tear drop on Paul Stanley's eye and the record has a warp, I Want You and Love 'Em Leave 'Em jump quite a bit it even jumped a few times on Take Me.

Glad to know it works... sooner or later. Thanks for posting about this. Never even thought there would be an actual solution to this problem other than tossing the record.

I've been flatting my warped records with two sheets of glass... You know, from unused frames. Place the record between the glass and let it lay out in the sun for a couple of minutes. Works like a charm. Record flat comes across like a gimmick to me. Glad you like it. KISS RULES!!!

Good to hear that this thing works! I only have a few albums that are warped-however, one of them is that rare Sanctuary/Fifth angel interview album. I would really like to get that fixed someday

Hi Scott. Thankfully worked! I think it´s a very nice tool for warped records, had the same opinion when I saw Greeno´s video. Hope you find the right way for every warped record really soon. Thank you so much for sharing!

Cool vid. I've never seen one of these before. I learned about something new today. Cheers, Frank

Interesting stuff. Thanks for the demo Scott. 👍

Glad you got it to work. It takes some trial and error but it works. And it looks like each heat bag is a little different, so our times may vary. I've never had to cook a record for more than 3... maybe 3 1/2 hours. Just keep playing with it (on records you don't mind wrecking, haha) and you will get your timing down. Great video bro!

Great, and informative review of the vinyl flat, Scott :)

I really love your channel. When you show something, you're not bragging about it and you don't have that look how cool I am for having all this. You're just showing it off and going look how cool this record is or how cool this band is. Where as a lot of people are like look at my collection and how cool I am for having it. LOL keep on rocking #Scott

Hey, Scott! Thank you for the vinyl flat review. Looks like it's going to take a little practice :-) I still may buy one. I've become a bit reluctant to buy sealed records from the seventies and eighties because, at least in my limited experience, they do tend to be warped. My sealed vinyl purchases of Krokus "The Blitz", Black N Blue "Without Love" and Lizzy Borden "Menace to Society" were all warped. ARGH!

I'm guessing by flattening the record with heat, it has slightly changed the shape of the record. The grooves have actually been changed a bit and now sway or ripple back and forth to compensate for the hight adjustment by flattening the record. Basically, if you can't UN-WARP the record the exact same way it was warped (which is physically impossible) you will end up with many different audible/physical results. The more narrow and steep the warp is (like the record you have) the more audible the changes to the grooves will be. A wider, less steep warp would have better results. NOW, having said ALL THAT. You basically took a record which was garbage and made it (at least) listenable, which is the only scenario when this thing should be used. So hey, no harm, no fowl. BUT, I would avoid using it JUST for the sake of flattening any record with a slight warp as you could potentially make the listening experience of the LP worse rather than better.

Thanks for sharing this video, I have a brand new re released King Diamond "The Graveyard" LP that I actually felt bad taking it back again to the record store who exchanged the 1st copy that was warped and the opening track on each side was skipping like crazy but the second copy didn't fair better so again I felt bad taking it back and decided to keep the thing and BTW both pieces were sealed, thanks again for the video, I'm gonna have to get me one of these.

Just ordered both the vinyl flat and the groovy pouch, now the waiting game is on!

The one thing I could see about improving this might be 2 more screws on the outside where the "tabs" are to make the outside edge of the LP flatter. Theres not extra pressure to the outside.

SWEET JESUS. that's an awesome room. I hope one day my bedroom will look like that.

Current 2020 instructions say start at One hour fifteen minutes. If that doesn't work, add 15 minutes and try again. Keep adding 15 minutes until you see improvement, than add 5 minutes per try until the record is playable. I have had a couple of records flatten in 1:15. 1:45 to 2:15 is more common. I've only had one that took as long as four hours. I have not had any records it would not improve. I've had the Record Flat and Pouch for about four months. It has paid for itself many times over. For $215, its a no-brainer.

NIce vid. Love the Deliverance T-Shirt too!

It worked! I wonder if a gradual warp is easier to repair than a "sharp" warp like I see here? Thanks for the video, I plan to invest in one but I end up buying records instead!

I have almost the exact same turn table! Good turntable

Did you notice the fact that the system works terrible during winter? this of course if your house doesn't have heating. In my country where the weather isn't very extreme, we don't need heating systems for winter but the Vinyl Flat works very bad for most of the heat dispels out of the press leaving it just warm and not as hot as it use to be during summer. The solution for me? well it's simpler than it seems: i put the pouch and the press inside a cooler box and it works perfectly...even hotter than summer!

Very interesting video, Scott! Vinyl Flat is one of those "gadgets" that once you buy it you hope that you'll never have to use it. :) So far I've been pretty lucky with my vinyl. I think I only have one vinyl LP that is too warped so I'm not gonna get Vinyl Flat yet. Time warp - NOT, Jarkko / MyVinylBar

nice review thanks I was really curious to see how well it works. peace!

I really need to get one of these. Thanks for putting together the review. Have you tried using the oven to see the difference in time?

Just got one. It WORKS.

Great review I was really curious about this thing.

Thanks for the demo. One of these days I might Invest In one.---Colin

Ha! Leige Lord Burn To My Touch...you got that from oldies.com didnt you! I just spent over $100 on records from that website and like 6 or 7 of them were warped just like this. I got the Obsession Methods of Madness LP too and it even had a 2 inch long crack in it! I tried the method of heating it up in the oven between two sheets of glass but I think I used too much heat or something because its flat now but it still doesn't track properly, the tone arm jiggles around like a seismograph recording an earthquake

hi scott... I Buyed a Ozzy "bark at the moon" sealed first edition,but had been warped ( lower in relation to the lp show in the video) ... try for 6 hours first with vinyl flat and then 12 hours without any result,the lp continued with the same warped,greetings from Chile.

The noise might be from static build up. Try laying a dryer sheet or two on the record for a few minutes.

I have practically the same Technics turntable SL-Q350 and looks the same. Have you ever had issue with the arm not coming down when you use autoplay? That black plastic piece that pushes it up doesn't go down so wonder if I need to lube something after all these years of this thing sitting in the attic.

I have a few 45s I'd like to get fixed. The problem is, they have severe edge warps. These are usually caused when a record is left out in the sun. Is this machine worth ordering for that kind of problem?

I would love to have Scott's record collection. it's pretty impressive. METAL

hey scott remember the ronco record cleaner it sheared the edge of my record off lol

I think instead of putting the record in the device in the oven would be to put it in the device after it has been heated. And let it cool on the counter. Just a thought.

Thanks for your video Scott ! Where can i buy this item it seems cool and i have some records to repair. Heavy Metal rules. I am from France.

Old video but thanks for sharing! Are you still using yours and have you saved many records because of it?

great video, great device, the link is no longer working tho. What is the model and brand please?

What album did u fix I seen the metal blade label but not sure who the artist was

Are the internal felt mats like the same kind of felt mats that go on the platter of a record player?

I think the more you make the vinyl wait under the heat the more it's sound distorts. Don't know for sure but it may be better to put some weight on it for flattening.

Would you put your 1978 AC/DC If You Want blood Multicolor Vinyl Netherlands pressing LTD to 500 worth $3000 that has a slight center warp in that contraption?

Edge warps are much more difficult to fix. I've been told using multiple binder clips all around will help with edge warps. I've also seen people using s small piece of felt between the metal and the felt at the location of the edge warp.

Very cool. You should get some commission from the vinyl flat people!

haha bro I watch graveyard girl with my daughter so that intro had me DYING!!

This was uploaded on my birthday. Nice vid by the way.

Through trial and error, I think I may have it down. Depending on the warp, I usually do 30 minutes on 150 degrees in the oven, sandwiched between 2 heavy tiles and some felt. First one was the Heavy Metal cartoon soundtrack - I wasted disc one as I had it on too high and for too long. It literally flattened the grooves, so the needle couldn't even fit into them anymore. But the second one I did, a lame throw-away album as a tester, came out perfect ! I have a Phil Keaggy that's warped, I'm gonna try the oven again. Wish me luck ! haha !!

Are you still using it? Have you ever overcooked a record?

I'm considering buying one. what if I just leave it in the flat without cooking it? I know the process would be longer but I don't mind waiting 3 to 4 days

How Much Is It? & Where To I Buy It, Amazon? eBay?

Friend Scott! PLEASE HELP! Where can i buy one like this???????

Leaving a record sealed will warp it ? I have a signed megadeth one , now I’m wondering if I should open it ?

On almost all of my records there is at least a very slight warp, I can't really tell from listening but the needle still moves up and down on the record especially on the thinner pressings I have. Is this affecting sound quality and I just don't realize it? And is there any way to completely fix a warped record without damaging/altering the grooves?

very cool man,thats a great item to have.

i use a michel record clamp instead

Nice bunny impression!

Hey cool you got one!!! Can I send u my DiMeola back now! LOL!!! Actually I have a few more. How much do you charge for service? LOL

What album is this? It's keewl beans. The walls of the grooves rippled a bit, it seems. I imagine that's a potential hazard. But I imagine you may end up with a black vinyl tortilla if you get impatient and crank the oven up to 400. I left my vinyl copy of Madonna's True Blue a wee too close to a space heater; it kinda warped gently all over. Oh, well.

Can someone tell me why my Rega p3 sounds like a fireplace?

pressure added some static from the felt?

I enjoy your videos man. I like the fact that you end them off with a "God Bless" too. People tend to shy away from their faith these days.

Great video! What did the vinyl flat cost you?

Good show Dude!

My same exact Liege Lord album has the same warp! Hahah

My groovy pouch does not heat evenly, has anyone else had this problem?

great! so you left it in 6 or 7 hours at once the second time?

I will check those out man...and yeah I think we're all music geek's lol...you seem really cool tho, without the I'm the greatest thing. I mean, look you're always shouting out others collection's. lol....I've checked out a few of your suggestions and really liked them. it's hard to find good hard rock music these days. Everyone either wants to rap or if they do rock want to "sing" like a demon lol. so thanks for the channel. I think everyone can tell how much you love the music. it comes out in the way you talk about it and that's something you can't fake. Metal fans can spot a fake and I believe that's why you have a loyal fanbase.

Would this work on 7'' records?

What kind of fabric is that inside the vinylflat?

That device costs over $120 ! Uh, no thanks. BTW, will this work with my Air Supply collection ?

What album is this?

Does this thing really woooooork

you might be also be able to sous vide a pork belly in that bag, to eat with the second listen

What's the title of the record you fixed ?

I guess you could say the Vinyl Flat fell flat ...

omg you look like a pro wrestler! fucking right

what album is that

After nearly 50 years of collecting vinyl I discovered that CD's never warp. Thank you but I ain't going back. Wanna buy some records?

it's called a wingnut...fyi

Pre heat first lol

Soooo happy to have dumped vinyl and gone to CD years ago! Have NEVER looked back!

Earth is Flat , like a Vynil disc ... Scott , if you wondered where am I in Facebook , I just deleted my account there . Too much censorSHIT of opinions on that Platform , I just grew tired of that ...

....even tho you said you hate Chicago LoL..

what is it about shit gramophone?

Just completely destroyed a record with this thing.

Considering the high cost for this "product", around 120 USD, I just watched a video online where a guy achieved better results with under $10 worth of materials from Home Depot. Two large, smooth ceramic tiles. This just looks like a waste of money to me. If they want to improve the product, add 4 tightening screws at each end.

I'm sorry but until u honor Spinal Tap you aren't a true metal head. How can you leave out the true fathers of LOUD metal? Who else had 20 on their Marshall amps? Not Sabbath, Dio, Maiden, Pat Boone.

I would never, ever do this to any record!! The noise your hearing is more than most likely melted grooves! This product is a scam piece of shit!!

That is a tiny warp and it skips because you have a crappy turntable. Those turntables are overpriced junk.

Geez dude point the camera at the things you're trying to demonstrate!