Post by Citroen on Dec 13, 2021 16:18:52 GMT 12
What does everyone use for outer sleeves for their gatefold lps?
I have some OK sleeves that gatefolds/double LPs mainly fit, but would like to find some sleeves that cover the gatefolds when open and not have to remove the outer sleeve to get to the record.
Does anyone have a supplier for something like that?
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Post by Dom on Dec 14, 2021 7:41:08 GMT 12
No, and TBH I rarely use outer sleeves for much. Ones where I did in the past are my only LPs that have foxing. However, with a nice gatefold I sometimes take the records out and put them in an outer but still in their inners, and just leave the outers in another outer next to the ones in inners. Sometimes it can be such a hassle reaching inside an outer, then a gatefold sleeve to get to the inners! HTH ... 
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Post by Citroen on Dec 14, 2021 8:50:44 GMT 12
Had to look up what HTH meant. First result was Hāpai Te Hauora, the Maori Public Health unit!
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Post by Citroen on Dec 14, 2021 8:54:21 GMT 12
1. Outer sleeves with no flap are the worst, as I have to put the record in with the opening to the top, so that the sleeve doesn't slide off when putting it back on the shelf. Which means yo have to remove the sleeve to get to the records.
2. Outer sleeves with zip lock - opening at the top, has same problem as above, and has more unsightly plastic sticking out the top of the record. Zip on the same side as the record cover opening may or may not cause bunching of the outer sleeve depending on the bag size.
3. Sleeves with foldable tab - they can be put on with the opening in line with the record cover opening, so don't have to remove, although most seem to fit more comfortably if the flap is on the top.
4. Sleeves with adhesive strip - similar to above, but I find easier to open than flaps. Downside is that you need to make sure you don't get anything else stuck to the adhesive.
These all apply to single LPs but are more problematic with doubles/gatefolds, as they are harder to find and generally more expensive.
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Post by cooksferry on Dec 14, 2021 9:16:02 GMT 12
Not something that's ever troubled me. Almost all my lps are in outer sleeves with the opening to the top so the don't bunch up when sliding them back onto a shelf. Shame we don't have ready access to some of the sleeves seen overseas but shipping costs get prohibitive.
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Post by michaelw on Dec 14, 2021 12:52:30 GMT 12
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Post by cooksferry on Dec 14, 2021 14:24:21 GMT 12
Bags Unlimited have some interesting product. Never been game to enquire about shipping. I'd imagine in won't be cheap.
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Post by Citroen on Dec 14, 2021 15:39:40 GMT 12
Yes, I've tried the join two bags together thing and its was a lot of faffing around.
Was hoping for something more local but still can't find any.
Also came across those Bags Unlimited and Amazon ones. Postage from Amazon is cheap in comparison to Bags Unlimited but not many reviews on what those Big Fudge ones are like.
Anyway, I've now also found some from Vinyl Solutions, Canada and I've bought inner and outer sleeves from them before. However, postage quotes from major carriers were all astronomical (the worst was UPS at CA$314) and Mike asked if it was because I was living off the beaten path!
They offer free shipping to USA, so thought I'd try You Shop for US to NZ. Airfreight was just as bad, and I see they have suspended sea freight shipping. 😥
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Post by michaelw on Dec 14, 2021 16:05:36 GMT 12
Vinyl solutions rings a bell... WARNING - watching this vid I thought i was having a stroke ! 
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Post by Citroen on Dec 14, 2021 16:58:00 GMT 12
I saw that vid but I don't want to store my records in pockets outside of the sleeve, and her method seals the cover end.
I gave myself a headache trying to adapt those sleeves to work for me on gatefolds, even if only for single album gatefolds but couldn't get them to work.
Melinda's somewhat of an audiophile, has a Rega P8 turntable, but her taste in music is pretty middle of the road.
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Post by michaelw on Dec 14, 2021 17:42:48 GMT 12
That voice ! I miss the days of plastic bags big enough to hold a thick double album or box set. 
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Post by Citroen on Dec 14, 2021 17:47:30 GMT 12
I kinda like that mid west twang.
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