[Packfill]

I just got the new 2 X 180g LP soundtrack for "Searching for Sugarman"  -- great music by Rodriguez from 40 years back and my favorite movie of the year!

and now from the sublime to the ridiculous:

I rarely buy new records but when I do it seems that 2 out of 3 are warped.  They usually still play, but really, is it that hard to make a flat record?

[Wayner]

Not when your in a hurry, or if your press is not PLC controlled (QRP records, as an example, are fully controlled (temperature, pressure, etc.)).

MOFI records are always flat. In fact, I'd say that I haven't had a wrapped record from any of the new that I have bought in the last several years.

Wayner

[orthobiz]

Have not had a lot of badly warped records "new" either, but I do like the VPI with a periphery ring to smooth things out.

Paul

[Wasatch]

I've bought some new LPs and they were also warped.

[vinyl_lady]

I buy lots and lots of new vinyl and have not had a problem with warpage.

Laura

[FullRangeMan]

For warped LPs I suggest this kind ring, of course not this ridiculous expensive model, but any other low priced model or a DIY model customized to your turntable.

http://www.turntableworld.co.uk/audio-equipment-c49/turntable-zone-c11/accessories-c26/outer-limit-lp-ring-for-optimal-lp-playback-p178

[orthobiz]

For warped LPs I suggest this kind ring, of course not this ridiculous expensive model, but any other low priced model or a DIY model customized to your turntable.

http://www.turntableworld.co.uk/audio-equipment-c49/turntable-zone-c11/accessories-c26/outer-limit-lp-ring-for-optimal-lp-playback-p178

But you could run over to the UK and that Clearaudio ring comes with FREE DELIVERY!! They'll bring it right to you! 

Paul