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Wax Treasure (Vinyl)

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    endo
    見習いボス
    Joined: 29 May 2020

    Do you guys keep your records in plastic covers?

    I don't. I like the cardboard touch of the covers, the unrestricted view on the artwork and I don't care for the 'preciousness' of my collection (but also don't have many rare ones).

    But if you do, you probably have good reasons. Please let me know.

    si tacuisses

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      hjl360
      Haraki san Student
      @endo
      Joined: 4 Jun 2024

      @endo I don't usually keep the thicker plastic folders some records come in, but I do keep them in shrink wrap wherever possible. Not because of rarity or value as I don't have any particularly valuable records or ever plan to sell my collection anyway. It's just a simple case of OCD for me 😅

      Edit: and after typing that out and thinking about it I don't even know what I'm expecting from the shrink wrap so it's probably just more habit than anything!

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        NickD
        Raw and Unwashed
        @endo
        Joined: 17 Nov 2024

        @endo yes, it avoids ring wear and damage to the covers. They’ve all been cleaned too.

        It does take up more space than having them in the cardboard sleeves though.

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          prpx
          Haraki san Expert
          @endo
          Joined: 10 Nov 2021

          @endo - no, but i store and handle them very carefully. i have vinyls i bought 35 years ago that are still immaculate, even without plastic cover. there are couple of japanese editions i have that came with a bit firmer plastic that doesnt bunch or tear easily, those i kept.

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            GraemeE
            @endo
            Joined: 18 Sept 2022

            @endo I do on every record that comes into my collection

            A majority of what I own aren't valuable first pressings (although they all have value to me)

            When i get a record new, or previously owned, i always clean it, put it in a static free inner sleeve and put a brand new plastic cover on it.

            This process is partly psychological for me - i find that if i take the time to go through this ritual before something gets to be on my shelf I end up treating my records with more care in general.

            Obviousely it also helps me to prevent wear and tear on both the vinyl itself and the sleeve

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              endo
              見習いボス
              Joined: 29 May 2020

              Thanks. I appreciate your answers, gents. Seems there are rational and other reasons.
              For me it's emotional. I love to hold my albums and will stick to not using plastic covers.
              For now, who knows.

              si tacuisses

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                endo
                見習いボス
                Joined: 29 May 2020

                IMG_5276.jpg

                this one surely could have been kept better, but I own it for about 40 years, it has moved with me countless times and love it as it is

                si tacuisses

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                  J-IV
                  啓蒙家
                  @endo
                  Joined: 19 Oct 2011

                  @endo I do. Obviously to help protect the record jacket but the biggest reason is being able to access the record itself a lot easier. I store it behind the record jacket so I don't have to fidget with opening the jacket at all. I have some really old records, and not needing to access the jacket so much helps ease the natural breakdown of the sleeve.

                  Anytime I want to enjoy the jacket, I just slide it out the record sleeve. Plus, I found it easier to slide in and out the shelf for some reason than the ones without a sleeve.

                  I'm as ugly as you

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                    68degreesorless
                    Haraki san Student
                    @GraemeE
                    Joined: 19 Jul 2021

                    @endo I was going to chime in but @GraemeE 's answer is pretty much mine too. The only thing I'd add is that I get peace of mind from knowing I've done what I can to take care of something I value. I'm always so amazed when I get a 60s or 70s pressing (usually from Japan) that is in immaculate condition and I enjoy being part of that cycle.

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                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
                      @endo
                      Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                      @endo said in Wax Treasure (Vinyl):

                      inally got hold of one of my grails (1977 UK pressing)

                      I'm listening to it on Amazon Music. The "2004 remastered edition", which surely is such an anti-punk concept, it makes me giggle.

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        GraemeE
                        @J-IV
                        Joined: 18 Sept 2022

                        @J-IV said in Wax Treasure (Vinyl):

                        I store it behind the record jacket so I don't have to fidget with opening the jacket at all

                        Same here with my older records

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                          endo
                          見習いボス
                          @J-IV
                          Joined: 29 May 2020

                          @J-IV said in Wax Treasure (Vinyl):

                          I store it behind the record jacket so I don't have to fidget with opening the jacket at all.

                          that makes sense

                          si tacuisses

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                            GraemeE
                            Joined: 18 Sept 2022

                            Or if the jacket is already roached like that onyeabor I picked up last year

                            IMG_20250219_111201.jpg

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                              endo
                              見習いボス
                              @Giles
                              Joined: 29 May 2020

                              @Giles said in Wax Treasure (Vinyl):

                              I'm listening to it on Amazon Music.

                              @Giles if you like it, have a look at this documentary:

                              si tacuisses

                              last edited by endo 19 Feb 2025, 19:12 G 2 Replies Last reply 19 Feb 2025, 21:05 Reply Quote 0
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                                J-IV
                                啓蒙家
                                @GraemeE
                                Joined: 19 Oct 2011

                                @GraemeE dude your Goodwill is a treasure trove. I guess that's subjective, though. If you are a huge Herb Alpert fan my Goodwill's would be a goldmine.

                                I'm as ugly as you

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                                  Inorganic
                                  Haraki san Student
                                  @GraemeE
                                  Joined: 7 Sept 2022

                                  @GraemeE timeless record

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                                    GraemeE
                                    @J-IV
                                    Joined: 18 Sept 2022

                                    @J-IV this one was actually a record store buy from a spot that had a shocking amount of freshly picked OG African stuff

                                    To be fair on goodwill you can't leave out fans of Andy Williams and Mitch Miller

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                                      J-IV
                                      啓蒙家
                                      @GraemeE
                                      Joined: 19 Oct 2011

                                      @GraemeE my bad, how could I forgot. lol

                                      From my experience, the OG African stuff I find that I can afford are usually torched. As long as it doesn't skip, I'm usually all for it. Hope that things plays great!

                                      Speaking of - anyone eyeing anything for RSD 2025?

                                      I'm as ugly as you

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                                        GraemeE
                                        @J-IV
                                        Joined: 18 Sept 2022

                                        @J-IV haven't done a deep dive on the list but im typically down for at least a novelty su ra re-issue each time rsd rolls around

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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          @endo
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          @endo said in Wax Treasure (Vinyl):

                                          @Giles said in Wax Treasure (Vinyl):

                                          @Giles if you like it, have a look at this documentary:

                                          I def will - thx

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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