Vinyl sleeves

[Audire]

I’m getting a lot of new records in the next few weeks and desire to take care of them. They will be cleaned with a Degritter when I receive them, but I was wondering about which type of vinyl sleeve to place them in. I know paper sleeves may cause some problems, so which vinyl sleeves do you recommend?

Accoustic Sounds has many different brands, so it makes selecting the best from all the rest a little difficult. However, if there is a better location in the U.S. to order them please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

 

[gds7368]

I'm very interested in hearing replies to this too!
Getting my turntable installed in a couple weeks (if everything goes as planned)

 

[bazelio]

I use Sleeve City polylined sleeves. These are better than mofi sleeves in that they don't crinkle nearly as easily. I also like to write the cleaning date on the outer paper, just so I know. Sleeves that don't use paper are more difficult to inscribe notes to myself. So polylined paper is what I prefer.

If I didn't care about inscribing cleaning notes to myself on the sleeve, then I'd probably exclusively use marecordings.com inner sleeves. These are the nicest overall that I've encountered.

 

[Nemal1]

Mofi, nagaoka and the carbon paper sleeves are all excellent. To stop them crinkling as Bazello says, I tend to retain the sleeve provided and insert the replacement. Works for me.

 

[daytona600]

Crystal clear , Archival & PAT tested
Used these for a few years now in standard & oversized for Mofi , AP etc & also triple/quad jackets
use dual pockets myself - record in one pocket & jacket in other pocket
7/10/12inch cover all options

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The Photographic Activity Test (PAT) is a worldwide standard (ISO Standard 18916) for archival quality in photographic enclosures. Developed by IPI ( Image Permanence Institute), this test predicts possible interactions between photographic images and the enclosures in which they are stored.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

Crystal clear , Archival & PAT tested
Used these for a few years now in standard & oversized for Mofi , AP etc & also triple/quad jackets
use dual pockets myself - record in one pocket & jacket in other pocket
7/10/12inch cover all options

Vinyl Storage Solutions

The Photographic Activity Test (PAT) is a worldwide standard (ISO Standard 18916) for archival quality in photographic enclosures. Developed by IPI ( Image Permanence Institute), this test predicts possible interactions between photographic images and the enclosures in which they are stored.

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I use these sleeves as well and there excellent.

 

[Audire]

Crystal clear , Archival & PAT tested
Used these for a few years now in standard & oversized for Mofi , AP etc & also triple/quad jackets
use dual pockets myself - record in one pocket & jacket in other pocket
7/10/12inch cover all options

Vinyl Storage Solutions

The Photographic Activity Test (PAT) is a worldwide standard (ISO Standard 18916) for archival quality in photographic enclosures. Developed by IPI ( Image Permanence Institute), this test predicts possible interactions between photographic images and the enclosures in which they are stored.

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Thanks Very much. I’m ordering some.

 

[bryans]

This is what I use:

Outer sleeves: https://www.squaredealonline.com/a.asp?s=I1#1

Inner sleeves: https://www.sleevecityusa.com/diskeeper-ultimate-audiophile-inner-sleeve-p/312lps.htm

I have been extremely pleased with each. The inner sleeves have the paper laminate on both sides which I love.

 

[Addicted to hifi]

There’s different brands at different prices but they all do a similar job at protecting our vinyl.

 

[ACHiPo]

This is what I use:

Outer sleeves: https://www.squaredealonline.com/a.asp?s=I1#1

Inner sleeves: https://www.sleevecityusa.com/diskeeper-ultimate-audiophile-inner-sleeve-p/312lps.htm

I have been extremely pleased with each. The inner sleeves have the paper laminate on both sides which I love.

Are the outer sleeves big enough for double and triple albums, Tone Poets, etc.?

 

[Nemal1]

They look good. Unfortunately we are often limited in the Uk due to the very high postage and customs and vat charges on arrival

 

[bryans]

They look good. Unfortunately we are often limited in the Uk due to the very high postage and customs and vat charges on arrival

Yes shipping can be a deal breaker

 

[bryans]

Are the outer sleeves big enough for double and triple albums, Tone Poets, etc.?

Sorry I haven't tried triple albums but no problem with double or double gatefold sets.

 

[dminches]

I use Sleeve City polylined sleeves. These are better than mofi sleeves in that they don't crinkle nearly as easily. I also like to write the cleaning date on the outer paper, just so I know. Sleeves that don't use paper are more difficult to inscribe notes to myself. So polylined paper is what I prefer.

If I didn't care about inscribing cleaning notes to myself on the sleeve, then I'd probably exclusively use marecordings.com inner sleeves. These are the nicest overall that I've encountered.

Just to confirm, are you using the polylined paper or the diskkeeper?

 

[bazelio]

Just to confirm, are you using the polylined paper or the diskkeeper?

I've used both. The sleeve I've settled on is the polylined paper. The diskeeper in the thickest version resists crinkling very well. It's very high quality. But it's very thick (tight in some outer sleeves), and also not convenient for my note taking.

 

[dminches]

I've used both. The sleeve I've settled on is the polylined paper. The diskeeper in the thickest version resists crinkling very well. But it's very thick, and not convenient for my note taking.

Thanks. I would like to try something stiffer than the MoFi sleeves since sometimes it is hard to get them in the jacket if it is a tight squeeze.

 

[bazelio]

Sorry I haven't tried triple albums but no problem with double or double gatefold sets.

Triple usually works. Though sometimes the packaging is excessive and makes it too thick. So, it depends on the album.

 

[Ron Resnick]

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I think this is the cover/sleeve system Jim Ford recently adopted.

 

[gds7368]

I think this is the cover/sleeve system Jim Ford recently adopted.

Ron, which sleeves do you use?

 

[Ron Resnick]

I used to use Mo-Fi sleeves.

Soon I will use these recommeded by Jim Ford:

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