Why cuts into vinyl covers?


Sorry if this has been asked before.  In my search to purchase vinyl I come across albums that have holes drilled or half inch cuts into the corners of the albums.  I've come across this on CD cases as well.  Does anybody know, who does this and why?  And do you think it devalues the album?
Thanks in advance.

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Showing 2 responses by baylinor

Thanks a lot. So from now on, for best sound I should look for holes punched, side cuts or promo stamps or labels and forget about the corner cut offs.
Got it.