How to Pack and send Vinyl Records

For record sellers, it is very important to know how to pack them correctly. You can reduce the number of discs that break or damage your record outer sleeves if you follow some advice. If you do it right, you should be able to send thousands of discs a year with less or no damage.

Get the materials. Do not use old boxes that you have on hand just because you can put a disc inside. If you use a box that is too big, you will have to pay more in shipping costs due to the weight. In addition, the black disc could slip inside and be damaged. Several UK companies manufacture boxes of similar designs that are ideal for disc shipments. Others like Sleeves-n-more have fantastic varieties of record sleeves too.

Control your spending, and aim for around £1 per package including the box, bubbles, plastic bag, tape, and cardboard pads.

Place the disc and record protective sleeves in a plastic bag. The bag is a good way to keep the disc and lid separate. Many collectors prefer that vinyl does not move inside the lid during transport, as this can rub a hole through the edges.

Place plastic bubble wrap around the disc and black record sleeves. This cushions the spine and the right edge, and prevents it from moving around inside the box. For the most valuable discs, use 12-inch (30 cm) cardboard pads to stiffen the box. Place them on the top and bottom of the disc, outside the bubble wrap. 

Close the box. The boxes for mail discs are very good because they are the exact size to place comfortably from one to six vinyl discs and record protective sleeves (depending on the style) and you do not need to cut the cardboard. Just fold the flaps, apply tape on all three seams and you're done.

Vinyl lovers – treat you this New Year with a protective sleeves

 That may seem like an odd suggestion to anybody that doesn’t love vinyl records. They may prefer to splash out on clothes, perfumes or gaming. But to us aficionados of real music, we understand the true value of vinyl sleeves. They are there to protect that most precious of joys – sitting back, closing your eyes and letting the music take you on a journey. A journey that simply cannot be matched by CDs, iPhones or any other new-fangled way of accessing music. Because we, the connoisseurs, of sound, understand that music didn’t have its heyday when vinyl was created – it achieved perfection. That’s why we understand how important it is to protect our treasured vinyl and to preserve it for future generations.

At Sleeves-n-More, we know how important your vinyl collection is to you. We also enjoy the unique sound. We know that 45 RPM record sleeves are your insurance policy against dust and scratches. And we aim to bring you only the best in vinyl replacement record sleeves so you can keep enjoying what music brings to the world.

But we’re not called Sleeves-n-More for any reason. So why not check out our site to find out what else is on offer.

Which Is the Best Vinyl Record Cover?

There are a number of options when it comes to vinyl sleeves. These include paper record sleeves, polythene record sleeves and what are known as archival-quality options. Each one offers a balance between protection quality, cost and simplicity. So, let’s take a look at what they offer to help you decide on the best vinyl sleeves.

Paper Sleeves

Paper sleeves are the most affordable option. There are many paper sleeves available of varying qualities, so there are a few things to look out for. You should only buy paper sleeves if they are made of heavyweight paper and are free of acid and alkaline. The cheapest paper sleeves out there are so low in price for a reason. Remember, these sleeves are there to protect your precious record collection.

Polythene Sleeves

Polythene record sleeves are durable and allow you to see the record so there is no need for a cut-out. This gives the sleeve greater structural integrity and means it is less likely to tear. It also minimises the chances of dust and dirt getting in.

Archival Quality Sleeves

These are the most expensive option. They are ultra-thin anti-static record sleeves that make for a smooth removal of your record with no snagging or catching that cause damage to the record or cover.

As with all purchases, when it comes to record sleeves, you pay for quality. Whether you are prepared to pay for the best in terms of record sleeves is a personal choice and it’s worth considering the financial and sentimental value of each record when making your decision.

Many vinyl connoisseurs splash out on the best covers for their most prized and valuable possessions but choose more affordable options for the rest of their collection.

What are the benefits of anti-static record sleeves?

Ok, the fact you’re even here tells us something about you – you’re an ardent fan of great quality music in its best recordable medium. Vinyl is the sign of a music connoisseur. It shows you have an appreciation for the finer things in life and that you ‘get’ what records are all about – the experience as much as the music itself.

With that in mind, you no doubt want to make sure that your vinyl collection is kept in the best possible condition. One way to do that is to invest in anti-static record sleeves. Buy why anti-static?

Anti-static sleeves will help protect your vinyl and the original sleeve. For your own enjoyment and to maintain the value of your vinyl, the original sleeve is an important part of the record. The artwork and album cover is part of what makes an album cover.

Like all precious things in life, vinyl is susceptible to the outside world. Grease and dust are attracted to vinyl records as readily as fans of real music. So to keep your vinyl in tip top condition to be enjoyed for many years to come, it’s important that you take proper care of them.

At Sleeves-n-More we supply polythene record sleeves and other vinyl record accessories that allow you to store your treasured collection in mint condition without having to hide it away. So, you get the best of both worlds – a perfectly preserved record collection and the joy of displaying your favourite album covers.

What’s the ideal gift for a man who loves vinyl?

 It’s not just a cliché that men are difficult to buy for – it’s a fact. But if the man in your life (or the one you got in Secret Santa) is a fan of vinyl, we have just the thing. Buying a record is not always the best idea unless you know they don’t already have it in their collection. And some vinyl lovers have pretty big collections! But whatever their taste in music and however big their record collection, one thing they have in common is a desire to protect their vinyl.

Vinyl replacement record sleeves are a great way to protect a record collection and are suitable for any size. Vinyl sleeves keep the record and cover free from dust, damp and spillages so they stay in perfect condition for longer. 

At Sleeves-n-More we have a huge range of vinyl sleeves and other accessories for looking after a record collection. It’s a gift that lasts way beyond Christmas and provides the vinyl lover in your life with years of continued high quality music. You give the gift of getting away from it all and escaping into their music for a while.

Ordering is easy and delivery is fast. But with the postal service expecting to be even busier than usual in the run up to this Christmas, you’ll want to get in early. Give him a gift he’ll love. Order today.

Vinyl; the best choice route to normailty

In these weird an uncertain times we’ve all been crying out for a bit of normality and a return to the way things used to be. Each of us has a different idea of the time we like to go back to when we just want to chill and take a break from the craziness going on around us – and that doesn’t just mean the global pandemic. Because when we settle into the new normal, we all know we’re going to start to stress and worry about the small stuff just like we did before. But, if there’s one thing lockdown has taught us, it’s the value in those moments that we shut out the negativity and just be. For music connoisseurs, this invariably means putting on some vinyl, pouring a glass of your favourite tipple and living your best life.

Vinyl’s back in and many of us are pleased to be able to buy it brand new again (whoever thought it should be banished to history!?), but for those of us who never gave up their original collection, there is the issue of looking after decades old records and the sleeves that may be looking a little jaded.

At Sleeves-n-More, we stock vinyl replacement record sleeves to help keep your prized possessions in pristine condition for the next time you need to kick back and stick two fingers up at the world. For 45 RPM record sleeves or to view our range of products dedicated to protecting real music and place an order, visit www.sleeves-n-more.co.uk

Lockdown a Great Excuse to Sort out your Vinyl Collection

Remember when lockdown began, and you had all sorts of plans for how you were going use the time for self-improvement? Well, let’s face it, most of us never got around to doing it. Instead we found ourselves procrastinating and trying to think of things we’d rather do instead. And if you’re a fan of vinyl, one of the things you’d rather be doing is probably to sort out your collection.

Vinyl record collections are about more than just the music and sorting through yours is a great way to bring back memories. Reminiscing releases feel good endorphins and reminds you of happy times, and then when you play the record…oh, you know what that’s like!

At Sleeves-n-More we understand your passion for vinyl. We feel the same way ourselves. As you go through your collection you may find 12 inch vinyl records or 7 inch vinyl records which you thought you had but can’t find, or record sleeves that need a bit of TLC. In either case we have just the thing to keep your collection tip top. We stock new vinyl records and classic vinyl records as well as record sleeves which you can use to store your most delicate records and keep them free from damage.

Whatever your vinyl requirements, we have the know-how and experience to help you find the solution. So, whether you’re looking for particular records, products to help maintain your collection or just some advice give us a call and we’ll be more than happy to help you out.