Comments on: Wow

By: Stuart Levine

Stuart Levine — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 20:33:36 +0000

I’d like to hear the readers’ opinions as to whether they think people will continue to pay this kind of money (million-dollar question, I know) for original Blue Note records.

By: maarten kools

maarten kools — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:11:09 +0000

…
“We’ve definitely entered a new era of prices for jazz vinyl, one that is accessible only to the wealthy. I’d hate being a rookie collector these days, I would probably just stick to audiophile reissues, because this is absolutely insane.”

this sentence could be written in 2020-2017-2011-2005-1998-1989 etc..

By: Clifford Allen

Clifford Allen — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:50:08 +0000

I use Sleeve City Ultimate Outer 2.5s or 5.0s for my records, which vary in tightness depending on the cover, and presumably do not expand or contract as much as your average soft outer.

By: Japhy

Japhy — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:24:18 +0000

Thanks all! I had no idea the sleeves expanded and contracted! Wild. Maybe I’ve got a bigger project here to replace all my tight sleeves. OK, so cozy but not tight. @GTF, would appreciate a link if you’ve got one. Thanks again!

By: gregory the fish

gregory the fish — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:05:01 +0000

second todd’s comment.

cozy, not tight. that’s my preference. I sell a lot, so I buy in bulk for about 10 cents each, 1k at a time. Let me know if you want the contact info. They are PERFECT for most of my LPs.

By: James Allen

James Allen — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:39:44 +0000

You’re right Todd.The contraction and expansion of a too tight outer sleeve can also warp some LPs as well as damaging the cover.

By: Billy Jones

Billy Jones — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 05:31:08 +0000

Does anyone else have a sneaking suspicion that vinyl-house does restoration work on what they auction?

By: Todd Levin

Todd Levin — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:45:09 +0000

Japhy: Be very careful with plastic LP outer sleeves that are too snug. They will expand and contract with temperature and humidity, causing damage to the album cover. A small amount of space in necessary to conservationally best protect the cover. If the sleeves are thick enough (3 or 4 mil) they will not sag or be baggy at all. Either 12-1/2 x 12-3/4 or 12-3/4 x 12-3/4 is the best way to go… Best, Todd

By: Japhy

Japhy — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:20:11 +0000

This is totally unrelated and I apologize, but I figure we’re all a forgiving bunch here.

I’m having a heck of a time finding a tight-fitting plastic outer sleeve. The smallest I can seem to find is 12 3/4″ by 12 3/4″. Those are fine, but they still leave a little bagginess, which I don’t like. I really want the ones that fit snugly on the sleeve with no wiggle room, but I can’t seem to find any!

Anyone have a suggestion? Thank you!

By: rl1856

rl1856 — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:46:23 +0000

I am glad to learn there are satisfied customers of VHUK. I have been skeptical because of the cited auction of 1568….the intial high price result was not consummated then the seller used the result to justify a re-sale. I also have questions about their stated ability to restore LP covers. But satisfied buyers are the best answer. Good for them.