To use this vinyl record, first make sure your turntable is clean and in good working condition. Gently place the record on the turntable and use the tonearm to carefully lower the needle onto the record's grooves. When you're done listening, lift the tonearm off the record and turn off the turntable. As for maintenance, store the record in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. To keep the record clean, use a soft, anti - static record brush after each use. Also, handle the record by its edges to avoid getting fingerprints on the playing surface.