Gil Scott-Heron knew the score. The advice below was included in the insert of his album 'I'm New Here' and woe betide anyone who ignores the great man!!!
The next time someone asks why I go to all the trouble of buying vinyl with its crippling price mark-ups, fragility and constant need for TLC, I'll point them in the direction of Mr Scott-Heron, like I said, he knew the score...