Four Secure Methods To Properly Package And Deliver Vinyl Records and CDs

Vinyl records and CDs are valuable in ways more than just monetary value alone. Protecting your own record and CD collection starts with understanding how to package LPs, 78's, 45's, and also CDs because these make up the bulk of almost all collections.



Avid vinyl record collectors and serious sellers must recognize the necessity of packing vinyl records and CDs correctly. This not simply shields albums from any kind of deterioration that may take place during delivery, but it also ensures that your own albums remain perfect for longer.



LPs



Professionals who specialize in vinyl packaging will show you that 12-inch LPs, or maxi-singles, should only be delivered in sturdy, cardboard mailers. You need to only utilize mailers specifically made for this specific purpose. These generally have size of 12.5 to 13 inches long and width. When packaging 12-inch LPs, you need to take away the disc from the album cover and put this properly inside the box. This prevents the album cover from getting its seams split as the disc slides back and forth within it throughout transit. Line the bottom level of the box using a cardboard insert prior to inserting the disk in it's specific place. You'll also need to put another cardboard insert over the disk once it's within the mailer. Before closing the box, ensure that the disk fits snugly inside the mailer. If it still slides around, include another card board insert until the disc no longer slides if the bundle is rattled.

78's



78-rpm records have a dimension of ten inches and should be given similar focus on detail as LPs when packed. These types of records are created out of shellac, resulting in disks which are more brittle compared to LPs and must thus be managed with more care. Adding difficulty to this, they don't come pre-packed in cardboard jackets but are normally only guarded by paper sleeves. One should follow the same process when packaging 78?s as when packaging LPs, but the mailer box in this instance will be smaller having equal length and width of about 10.24 inches. Also, the disk should fit snugly into its designated space within the box and never move when you the mailer box is jostled. It is vital that the disc's mobility is limited to make sure adequate safety. You can also line the interior of the box using bubble cover to further safeguard these disks.



45's



7-inch, or perhaps 45-rpm, disks should be packed based on the same processes listed above, but in this case the mailer box size is 7.5 inches x 7.5 inches. Many of these records have cardboard jackets, so prior to inserting the records to the mailer box, take off the disc from the cover and put it slowly over the jacket in the box separated by a paper liner. Again, this makes sure that your jacket arrives in excellent condition. Be aware that in many instances, the original jackets of vinyl records tend to be more vital than the disks themselves as these are regarded as important collectors' items.



CDs



When compared with vinyl records, CDs are much less of a headache to pack. CDs come in their own jewel cases, that are sturdy enough to guard the disks inside, so you will simply need to look for a mailer box that's slightly bigger than the CD's jewel case. Line your box using bubble wrap and make sure that the CD suits comfortably inside the box in order to shield the CD and also the jewel case from scrapes or destruction.



Some of these albums may turn out to be timeless classics, and if you're a serious collector, the rewards of keeping them in pristine condition is really priceless.