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  1. Robbie^Blackmon

    Am I Experiencing What is Known as "Disc Rot"?

    I have a copy of the dvd titled The Lost Films of Laurel and Hardy Vol 4 that has a crack from the center all the way out to the edge on the label side. It plays beautifully, mostly, with a hiccup here and there depending upon the player (I do have a fully intact replacement copy). I have...
  2. Robbie^Blackmon

    Am I Experiencing What is Known as "Disc Rot"?

    That is certainly the optimal way to store video cassettes as, not only is the tension optimal, but the winding should be even, as well, to prevent damage to the edges of the tape and shifting of the tape on the reel which can cause bunching, dropouts and other playback problems. One caveat is...
  3. Robbie^Blackmon

    Am I Experiencing What is Known as "Disc Rot"?

    Nothing you can do about it. Once the data layers become unreadable due to oxidation, dried out binding or otherwise, it's over. Sometimes people have moderate success pulling files off some discs, but once the media is gone it is gone. For what it is worth, I'm still checking my WB discs to...
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