Outer Vinyl Sleeves, is it a good idea?


I’m replacing all my “inner” sleeves, but am unsure if I should add outer sleeves also.  With outer sleeves, it’s harder to see titles from the edges but may offer wear protection?

What’s your opinion?

kennyc

Showing 1 response by big_greg

All of my records (3,000+) are in outer sleeves.  After they are cleaned, I re-sleeve the record in a high quality inner sleeve.  I like Grooveguard Archival inner sleeves, similar to what you get from Mofi.  I store the record outside the outer sleeve and behind it for ease of access and to protect the outer sleeve.  I like the Sleeve City Deluxe Oversized Ultimate 5 mil sleeves.  They may take up a little more space, but aren't too snug and easily accommodate double albums.

I often leave the shrink wrap on the outer sleeve if it has hype stickers.  While I recognize that sleeves with flaps are "better", I strongly dislike them, especially the ones that come with Japanese pressings with the sticky stuff on them. 

If I see the shrink wrap starting to deteriorate on any of my records, or detect mold, I may change my ways, but I've yet to see that happen and will probably be dead before it becomes an issue.