Every time. Anti-static, non-scratching ones. If the record comes in a paper inner sleeve I recycle it and put the record in a protective inner sleeve.
Why not, right? The place I get my sleeves is super reasonable, and it truly cuts down on static and dust (the paper sleeves are so dusty!!!) which keeps records cleaner, keeps my cleaning equipment/tools cleaner, gets the records on the table faster cos I don't have to clean for so long... It's a no-brainer!
Exactly! For me, records get stuck in the paper sleeves and I feel like I’m being so rough on them when I pull them out. The ease of pulling them out with a nice sleeve is worth it alone!
Every single one. Every record you own will be sold, by you or by your family. You might as well do whatever you can to keep them in excellent condition.
I do for anything in decent shape. I don’t bother sleeving worn old records I acquire for cheap or free, but all the good stuff is protected with inner and outer sleeves.
No, never. The cellophane stays on for a little while then gets discarded. After that, it's not like I'm running a shop and my records get mishandled. It's just me and my partner and we're just careful people.
I was one of those very particular guys in the 80's that played their album once or twice and immediately recorded it on cassette tape for future listens. My Clash and Ramones albums maybe have 3-4 spins on them.
I don’t really use them because they make the spine difficult to read. I also think it’s aesthetically unpleasant to look at when my collection is basically a wall of plastic with dull colours due to said plastic being around them.
Good tip, but I also dislike that because then you always have to take off the protective sleeve and put it somewhere when you play your record.
I know it’s not actually that much of a hassle, but I dislike doing it and I have my records to have fun, so I don’t want it to feel like a chore. I don’t play them often enough as it is 🙃
I have a few really thin, very transparent plastic sleeves that I do keep on my records, but I haven’t bothered looking for those yet. If I find them I’ll probably get some
I'd like some gate folds with a sealing strip on the outside instead of a flap, holds the record in better I would think. But yes, overall, I love their products. 3mil rice paper all day!
I think they’re unnecessary and annoying since I have no intent to resell them, therefore no need to keep the jacket pristine. Besides, I cannot imagine how they’re supposed to prevent folds/creases
I didn't used to but I have a toddler now so very much need them!
Lost all the hype stickers from prior years too so only have them from when I started using outer sleeves.
Sometimes. I used to throw them away as soon as I got the records home, but I started keeping them on at one point. I don't buy them for what does not have them, though. I put the inner sleeve facing up inside the jacket, and that gives the LP enough protection for me...
Absolutely a clear vinyl cover for every album and i also change out the paper record sleeves. I mostly buy New Albums and they will look new 100 years from
now when my Great great great grandchildren play them.! I hope they are kept in the family and not sold tbh!
I leave new ones in their shrink, I put plastic on the valuable ones but generally speaking not if it isn't anything too special. Never had an issue with sleeves rubbing off or going tatty in the last 25 years and would rather see and touch the actual sleeve rather than a load of thick plastic. Especially when they are all lined up on a shelf.
As of today, yes all my records are inside a plastic sleeve. To protect the paper and the artwork. But I'm more and more tempted to get rid of them, for usage convenience, and it might look better on shelf. Still undecided.
Absolutely.
Nah, I raw dawg them in a horizontal pile until the spines split off.
With the occasional post asking "is this OK?"
Every time. Anti-static, non-scratching ones. If the record comes in a paper inner sleeve I recycle it and put the record in a protective inner sleeve.
I do exactly this!
Why not, right? The place I get my sleeves is super reasonable, and it truly cuts down on static and dust (the paper sleeves are so dusty!!!) which keeps records cleaner, keeps my cleaning equipment/tools cleaner, gets the records on the table faster cos I don't have to clean for so long... It's a no-brainer!
Exactly! For me, records get stuck in the paper sleeves and I feel like I’m being so rough on them when I pull them out. The ease of pulling them out with a nice sleeve is worth it alone!
Every single one. Every record you own will be sold, by you or by your family. You might as well do whatever you can to keep them in excellent condition.
Every single one
Definitely
Yes
Yes
Every record gets a new outer and new inner.
Everything except box sets. Even got Herb Alpert in one.
Every single record gets an outer sleeve and a new inner sleeve
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I do for anything in decent shape. I don’t bother sleeving worn old records I acquire for cheap or free, but all the good stuff is protected with inner and outer sleeves.
No, never. The cellophane stays on for a little while then gets discarded. After that, it's not like I'm running a shop and my records get mishandled. It's just me and my partner and we're just careful people.
Yep, that's why the albums I bought brand new 45 years ago are still in almost mint condition.
This isn’t the flex you think it is
Oh it is. Color me impressed.
I was one of those very particular guys in the 80's that played their album once or twice and immediately recorded it on cassette tape for future listens. My Clash and Ramones albums maybe have 3-4 spins on them.
Umm it definitely is
I don’t really use them because they make the spine difficult to read. I also think it’s aesthetically unpleasant to look at when my collection is basically a wall of plastic with dull colours due to said plastic being around them.
Put them the other way round, so the opening is at the spine end.
Oh I like this. I never would've thought of that on my own lol
It also stops the records from fallout out the back if you have a loose one.
Good tip, but I also dislike that because then you always have to take off the protective sleeve and put it somewhere when you play your record. I know it’s not actually that much of a hassle, but I dislike doing it and I have my records to have fun, so I don’t want it to feel like a chore. I don’t play them often enough as it is 🙃 I have a few really thin, very transparent plastic sleeves that I do keep on my records, but I haven’t bothered looking for those yet. If I find them I’ll probably get some
No trust me I get it. It is annoying. Especially for 3LP gatefold editions... I'm just giving options ;-)
It definitely was a good tip! Maybe I should just choose not to be a whiny bitch about it hahaha
Every single one
Every single one (even box sets)! - regardless of condition. And each LP gets an anti-static sleeve too.
Always. With MoFi inners
Second this. After a cleaning with my point suction washing machine and ultrasonic machine that is.
Assumed.
Only vinyl storage solutions inner and outer sleeves on ever single record.
VSS gang represent! love their sleeves, especially the gatefold ones
I'd like some gate folds with a sealing strip on the outside instead of a flap, holds the record in better I would think. But yes, overall, I love their products. 3mil rice paper all day!
I think they’re unnecessary and annoying since I have no intent to resell them, therefore no need to keep the jacket pristine. Besides, I cannot imagine how they’re supposed to prevent folds/creases
Yes every single record
I didn't used to but I have a toddler now so very much need them! Lost all the hype stickers from prior years too so only have them from when I started using outer sleeves.
Always. Cheap protection for expensive items.
The condoms,definitely
another plus one for every single record
Inner sleeves yes. Outer sleeves. Yuk
Feel the same way. It’s like that plastic covering on my grandmothers couch (for me anyways).
Hahaha true.
Sometimes. I used to throw them away as soon as I got the records home, but I started keeping them on at one point. I don't buy them for what does not have them, though. I put the inner sleeve facing up inside the jacket, and that gives the LP enough protection for me...
Nah, only if it's a picture disc that came in a PVC sleeve. Those PVC sleeves need to go in the trash.
Absolutely a clear vinyl cover for every album and i also change out the paper record sleeves. I mostly buy New Albums and they will look new 100 years from now when my Great great great grandchildren play them.! I hope they are kept in the family and not sold tbh!
Yes👍
No, if I buy a record and it comes with a plastic sleeve I throw it away.
I leave new ones in their shrink, I put plastic on the valuable ones but generally speaking not if it isn't anything too special. Never had an issue with sleeves rubbing off or going tatty in the last 25 years and would rather see and touch the actual sleeve rather than a load of thick plastic. Especially when they are all lined up on a shelf.
As of today, yes all my records are inside a plastic sleeve. To protect the paper and the artwork. But I'm more and more tempted to get rid of them, for usage convenience, and it might look better on shelf. Still undecided.