Professional ultrasonic Deep Cleaning designed to restore clarity and reduce surface noise, ensuring your playback is safe for newly restored vinyl.
HERITAGE COLLECTION CARE
Vinyl Record
Vinyl Record
Archival Preservation
Our archival preservation service focuses on protecting and extending the life of vinyl records through careful cleaning, inspection and proper storage guidance. This service is ideal for collectors, historical recordings, and valuable records that require long-term protection.
7", 10", 12"
Supported Formats
Anti-Static
Ion Treatment
Archival
Inner & Outer Sleeves
CONSERVATION PROTOCOLS
ARCHIVAL PRESERVATION SERVICE INCLUDES
Curated care and museum-grade conservation practices engineered to safeguard heirloom discs for decades of playback.
All Vinyl Formats
Accommodate 12 inch, 10 inch, and 7 inch records across all eras, speeds, and vinyl compositions.
Complete Inspection
Visual inspection for damage, warping, and surface wear to evaluate record health and playback readiness.
Ultrasonic Deep Cleaning
Ultrasonic deep cleaning to remove microscopic debris, mold spores, and residues deep from record grooves.
Anti-Static Treatment
Complete anti-static neutralization treatment to eliminate surface electrical charge and repel environmental dust.
Archival Storage Guidance
Guidance on proper record storage orientation, humidity, temperature, and environmental conditions.
New Archival Sleeves
New archival-grade anti-static inner sleeves and outer sleeves provided.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
ARCHIVAL PRESERVATION PRICING
Tiered rates for single grail recordings, core collection rotations, and extensive analog library preservation.
Shipping is an available option for clients outside our local service area. Contact The Wax Lab prior to sending your records or stylus to coordinate intake details and shipping instructions.
INDIVIDUAL PRESSING
Archival Preservation
Comprehensive preservation protocol for individual prized records, first pressings, or historical recordings.
$
10
/ record
- ✓ Full Ultrasonic Deep Groove Cleaning
- ✓ Optical Pre & Post Inspection
- ✓ Anti-Static Ionization Treatment
- ✓ Archival Inner & Outer Sleeving
- ✓ Storage & Handling Consultation
POPULAR VALUE
CURATED COLLECTION
10 + Records
Volume preservation rate for box sets, essential listening rotations, and cherished artist discographies.
$
8
/ record
- ✓ Everything in Single Record Tier
- ✓ Preferential $8/record Batch Rate
ESTATE & VAULT ARCHIVE
25 + Records
Custom consignment and preservation packages for institutional vaults, estates, and extensive private archives.
Custom
Collection Pricing
- ✓ Everything in Single Record Tier
- ✓ Tiered Estate & Archive Volume Pricing
Quick Collection Estimator
Select your preservation tier and adjust the slider for estimated pricing.
ESTIMATED INVESTMENT
$96
Important Notes on Archival Preservation
Archival preservation focuses on cleaning and protecting records to extend their lifespan. While this process improves playback conditions and reduces contamination, it cannot repair permanent groove damage or severe scratches.
COMPLETE VINYL CARE
EXPLORE OUR OTHER SERVICES
Complement your archival preservation with multi-frequency ultrasonic cleaning, thermal warp flattening, and optical stylus diagnostics.
Controlled flattening service to improve tracking and playback ability, bringing warped records back to optimal performance without compromising the vinyl integrity.
Stylus inspection ensures your turntable needle is clean, and free from wear or damage. Using magnification and careful evaluation, we identify buildup or defects that can degrade sound quality.