Keep Vinyl In Sleeves
For the best record protection and least amount of friction get the mobile fidelity inner sleeves however for most price conscience record collectors the less expensive poly inner sleeves appear to offer a solid value.
Keep vinyl in sleeves. Avoid the heavy gauge plastic sleeves. Dropping records into a sleeve or jacket is a no no how do i keep my record sleeves from breaking or tearing. Vinyl keepers are made by lynx polythene ltd in the uk our managing director is himself an avid record collector and wated to make the best sleeves from his factory already making a range of packaging. Made from high quality 2mm thick myler it fits snuggly like a standard outer sleeve but the top of the bag has a large flap and an adhesive strip on the outside.
The outer sleeve covers the vinyl s card sleeve and it also prevents dust from gathering on the vinyl itself. Store in an outer sleeve. A vinyl shelf is a good investment to hold all your records. If there is an inner sleeve i take the record out and put it separately in an additional antistatic sleeve i bought a bulk of those sleeves for.
Vinyl record sleeves bundle by big fudge 50x record outer sleeves plus 50x record inner sleeves crystal clear album sleeves and rounded acid free lp sleeves for 12 records. 24 includes both inner and outer sleeves so you can protect your vinyl and your jackets at the same time. Put the record in a plastic sleeve and the album cover in a plastic sleeve. 2 00 coupon applied at checkout save 2 00 with coupon.
4 8 out of 5 stars 306. A standard outer sleeve remains open on one side and mainly protects the inner sleeve. The aitaton combo pack appx. Exactly like i do.
Since they re very thin they even fit into the lightweight. Ensure the shelving you choose is sturdy enough to support the weight of vinyl records which average 35 pounds per shelf foot. Opt for the softer roomier sleeves to avoid peeling off the record s artwork. Now that your vinyl record is in a safe enclosure you need somewhere to place it.
The best vinyl bag on the market is made from 2mm myler. Do you know which sleeves are right for your vinyl records. It is an especially good choice for anybody who wants to keep every aspect of their collection in the best possible shape. So while a standard plastic sleeve remains open on one side the mylar bag protects the record but also keeps the air and any airborne rubbish out.
In an ideal world mine at least the custom inner sleeve would be stored empty in the jacket along side the vinyl being stored in one of those high end replacement sleeves. Resist the temptation to let a record just plop into an inner sleeve and or record jacket as this is how covers and sleeves split open.