I never replaced any paper sleeves and kept everything in its original packaging. This is only one data point, so take it for what it's worth: I started listening to and collecting vinyl back in the early 2000s, without much thought about caring fo records. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Hope this makes sense - check out my lover vinyl photo to see what I mean! It's easier to access and keeps the record cover in better shape too. I keep the original paper sleeves inside the record cover, the actual vinyl records inside the inner sleeve, then slip the pair side-by-side in an outer poly sleeve. These are flimsier, but are popular in the vinyl community and do the job fine. mo-fi sleeves are also popular and can be found on amazon.There are many options at all levels and anything is better than the PVC they ship with. These are the best you can buy IMO (and I've tried many), but honestly if price is a concern and you're not as picky about preservation as me, just buy the cheapest poly sleeves you can find and buy easily. (a single sleeve for two records, with paper backing in the middle to separate them) Inner sleeves for double records (like folklore) Inner sleeves for single records (paper-backed on one side, so you can still see the picture disc image.) Inner sleeves for single records (this is most protective, but is paper-backed on both sides and will obscure the picture disc image) Sure! Sleeve city is what I use for all my records: The records that come with paper wraps that have the anti-static lining are awesome, but replace any others with these:
Always make sure the inner sleeve is a proper non paper wrap. Leaving them in the manufacture plastic wrap will warp your precious little record to hell over time. One last thing, always, and I mean ALWAYS open the vinyls you buy. This is essential in tracking the grooves on your vinyl perfectly, one way to the left or right will cause unnecessary damage to your grooves as well as your needle. Make sure that the table you have has a proper counter-weight so you don't destroy your records with improper tracking force.Īlso make sure that you find a protractor for your specific table and align your cartridge, and any future one you install. Mine is the very low end of the premium tables that you can buy. Do not skimp out on your record player if you are investing in very expensive records. I have the Audio-Technica AT-LP120 hooked up to my Sonos Play 5 and stream all my vinyl music throughout my home via my other wireless Sonos speakers.
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