On September 30, 2025, Storm Alice unleashed up to 180 mm of rain in twelve hours, triggering a red alert across Ibiza and flooding streets, venues, and homes alike. Within hours, torrents of water swept through Troxler’s villa, submerging nearly half of his 12,000-strong record trove and leaving thousands of prized pressings waterlogged and mold-threatened. 1
Troxler’s Call for Help: €10 an Hour
Known for his love of vinyl, Troxler turned to Instagram and Mixmag to appeal for assistance: “I’ll pay €10 per hour to anyone on the island this weekend who can help clean, dry, and catalogue what’s left,” he posted, acknowledging the task’s emotional and physical toll.
Community Rallies Behind Vinyl Rescue
Local residents and fellow DJs quickly answered the call. On Ibiza forums and social media, users expressed shock and solidarity, offering homemade drying racks, antibacterial solutions, and step-by-step advice for pressing and storing damp albums to prevent warping and mold. One TripAdvisor thread featured locals describing similar flood damage and sharing improvised vinyl-drying methods ranging from fan-driven air circulation to silica gel dehumidifier packs. 2
Best Practices for Salvaging Flooded Vinyl
- Rinse with distilled water: Gently remove mud and debris to avoid scratching grooves.
- Use a vinyl-safe cleaning solution: Apply an alcohol-free formula to kill mold spores without damaging labels.
- Air-dry upright: Position records vertically, spaced apart, with gentle airflow to prevent warping.
- Extend drying for labels: Keep them on the edge of airflow to preserve printed artwork.
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Climate Context and Future Preparedness
Storm Alice’s severity underscores a broader trend of extreme weather in the Mediterranean. While Ibiza’s emergency services coordinated rescues and road closures efficiently, the island’s infrastructure and residents must prepare for similar events. Troxler’s initiative highlights how community action and quick mobilization can mitigate cultural losses—even amid climate-driven crises.
Looking Ahead
As the cleanup continues, Troxler’s project serves as a case study in disaster response for niche collectors. His offer not only protects his personal archive but galvanizes Ibiza’s tight-knit music community to safeguard its cultural heritage against the next storm.
- https://electronicgroove.com/seth-troxlers-record-collection-damaged-in-ibiza-floods/ ↩︎
- https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowTopic-g187460-i167-k15437951-Flooding-Ibiza_Balearic_Islands.html ↩︎
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