B, are the records themselves warped or is it mostly the covers? Vinyl albums can be washed (85% distilled water, 15% isopropyl alcohol or distilled water with a little mild detergent) then dried with a soft cloth in a circular motion working from the inside out. Whatever you do, do it fast, before mold and mildew have a chance to grow.
If there's a large university nearby see if someone in the library's archival department might have suggestions. They have to have disaster plans for just such occasions and may have information on how to recover some of your damaged albums.
There are also specialists in this area but I have no idea of the $$ expense. Here's one (Document Reprocessors):
Call 1-800-4DRYING (1-800-437-9464)
We are the nation's leading experts when it comes to salvaging and restoring water-damaged books, photographs and materials.
They *may* also do vinyl albums, in a freeze drying vacuum chamber. Give them a call to see; if not, they may be able to recommend someone local to you, or give you suggestions.
[ June 08, 2006, 07:40: Message edited by: Auburn Annie ]
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