What are record sleeves called?

What are record sleeves called?

A record sleeve (not to be confused with a record jacket/cover) is the outer covering of a vinyl record. Alternative terms are dust sleeve and album liner.

Should you keep vinyl records in plastic sleeves?

In addition to storing records in a plastic sleeve, you should store record covers in a plastic sleeve. To recap: put the record in a plastic sleeve and the album cover in a plastic sleeve. Turntable Lab has sets of inner sleeves, outer sleeves, and combo packs.

Can you sell records without sleeves?

Indeed. Just mark the sleeve condition as “No Cover”. Also be sure to say something like “Cover is missing, will be shipped in paper / plain / generic sleeve” (whatever you have lying around basically). If you sell it, message the buyer to remind them that the cover is not included.

Are paper sleeves OK for vinyl?

Paper inner sleeves can create small scratches / scuffing as you move the vinyl record in and out of the sleeve. They also create paper dust which can settle in the groove causing noise. The best record inner sleeves are made using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic which is soft and does not cause scratching.

Why do records come with two sleeves?

Outer protective sleeves handle a slightly different set of situations. Provided that the inner sleeve is present, the outer sleeve of a record has no direct contact with the record itself and instead serves as a second layer of protection and place for artwork and the like.

Is gatefold better?

#1 The number of records you want to press Vinyl records have a minimum time of playback so having a 40-minute long album pressed on a 10” vinyl would be best separated into two vinyl records. If you’re planning to have this double record album, then a vinyl gatefold jacket would be the best choice.

Will a warped record still play?

Playing a warped record won’t damage the stylus or the player but it can damage the record. Even if it doesn’t damage the record at the very least there will be some inconsistencies with the sound quality and listening to the record might not be very pleasant.

Are 45 rpm records worth anything?

Rock and roll and R&B 45s with picture sleeves that were pressed in the 1950’s have a value of at least $10, with many being valued at more than $100. EPs were only made in the 50’s and 60’s. Rock and roll and R&B 45s with the cardboard sleeves are worth at least $20, with many being worth more than $200.

Do you need an outer sleeve for vinyl?

You will need an outer covering to accompany the inner. This will protect your vinyl’s card sleeve but will also prevent dust finding the record (and abrading it over time).