How To Pack And Ship Vinyl Records
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- Опубліковано 23 лис 2017
- Packing up a vinyl record that you've sold can seem daunting. With how fragile they are, a wrong move could cause seam splits, bends/creases in the jacket, or worse, damage the disc itself. With my tips, you'll become a record packing pro in no time flat!
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Thanks for posting Matt. I have a new, sealed LP that the buyer wanted me to ship the LP outside the jacket. Thanks for explaining exactly what the buyer requested! Great video.
Nice post, and great information.. subscribed! Oh, and I love the Spawn PJ poster in the back. Besides records I also collect gig posters. I need to get mine framed and hung as well, they're gourgeous
You're great, man. Thank you so much for this information. You've given me alot to think about.
Mailing out my first album today and great video! Thanks.
I've got a couple boxes of factory sealed records I'm going to try to sell on ebay. Excellent tutorial.
Very well done, really helpful and really impressed!
Came here fore the video, fell in love with that hoodie.
Yeah, I do this each time I've sold a record or traded, never had complaints, stiffeners are a must! international shipping does suck :\ I don't offer it when I sell, but have sent to friends; one even got lost for 6 months and I did have tracking.
Really good info. Thanks a lot Matt.
Great video. The most concise video I've seen on the topic.
Awesome! Glad to hear it.
Very helpful Matt. Thank you!
I've shipped hundreds of records. My method is similar. I take the record and inner sleeve out of the out sleeve. I then put the record in a plastic record sleeve (not an inner sleeve, this is a round corner plastic sleeve that I use to keep the record from contacting anything else in shipment). I then put make a sandwich, outer sleeve + bubble wrap + record (in rounded sleeve) + inner sleeve. All of that goes in a outer plastic sleeve. Bubble wrap on top, bubble wrap on bottom, and then 4 pieces of bubble wrap (6x6) to connect the whole thing together in a nice tight package. Not a complaint yet at all and I get good feedback on packing
What is the outer mailer or box you use?
Great video, thanks a million
Hello and thanks for the video! TMR, I have an add-on question. What is the best way to ship 8-10 records to the same single destination? Do you have any tips for this?
You are really thorough in your descriptions, excellent video!
Nice video but hoped to see a video on a self made package. These boxes cannot be found here in the Philippines and getting them from amazon or ebay costs me twice as much for shipping fee as the price of the mailing boxes
Very helpful, thanks!
I’m here for your jumper!!!
Haha Confession, I came here for the tutorial but now that I'm here 😍😊
Very helpful..thank you
Very interesting thank you.
What about a double LP gatefold? Do you put the records on top of the gatefold cover or inside of it?
some good info in here - guess I am about to hunt some boxes to make these backings. tyty
I like your vibe. Nice video.
I used to get frustrated when I first started buying records online because nearly all of them would arrive with split seams. Nowadays I ask all sellers to ship my records outside the jacket in a generic sleeve and keep the original inner sleeve inside the jacket empty (including brand new, sealed records). 95% of them agree to do it, and 100% of all those records have arrived in pristine condition.
Thank you this helped alot
Any special tips when shipping a box of records? Preference for UPS? Fedex?
Invest in getting whiplash mailers for larger orders. Especially if they are valuable! Worth every penny!
I've used the white mailers shown in the video to box up 5-10 records, you can 'score' the cardboard to make it bend in a different place from where it was pre-scored, then put those white boxes inside of a larger Amazon shipping box you already have. You can cut and 'score' the Amazon box to make it fit the boxes you're mailing so it doesn't have a bunch of extra room that may need more filler. You can search for 'scoring' boxes on yt to see different ways it's done. I just use scissors to cut a break into the cardboard where I want it to bend. I've used USPS insured media mail for virtually all shipping I've done.
Personally, I have had better experience with Fed Ex. I think they are more careful with their packages.
Hi Matt, have you ever tried shipping in a pizza box? Not used box of course :)
Medium or Large pizza boxes are 12x12 and 14x14. I'm not a collector and mailed only 2-3 records in pizza boxes and seems no complains. Just went to my favorite local pizza joint and asked for a few new pizza boxes. They have no problem with that. Just wondering if you tried and what's your opinion. Thanks.
Never tried this! Interesting tactic.
Love the sweatshirt
Thank You Man.
Hi good video, do have a instruction youtube on shipping 45 rpm records. & are there packing materials for them? thx
Pretty much the same strategy as this video, just downsize it. They make 7" mailers and appropriate sized inserts too!
Thank you!!
Hello, I notice that the link you included for cardboard insert pads are for insert pads that are indicated at 12 3/8 x 12 3/8. Is important that the insert pad is slightly larger than 12 x 12?
Outstanding
Shiped a few records to US and Europe from Russia.
Using bubblewrap + cardboards with ducktape
Every record goes within 25 working days and mostly ships succesfully
The same thing regulary do with tapes rather than vinyl.
Everything goes perfect as the buyers saying.
Ship usually goes arond 12-15$ depends on weight.
Trying to deal with appropriate by rating users at Discogs.
Were tricked a few times there just because of not knowing such option...
So be careful guys and stay grate buyers )
What about shipping/moving an entire collection? I’m about to move across the country and have about 350 records that have to make it there safely. What’s the best/safest way to package and move a large quantity of records? Or what’s the safest way to put a bunch of records into big boxes?
No answer here. I'm trying to do the same thing. More than you but in batches of around a hundred at a time. And across the globe.
I'm still looking.
Did you find anything useful ?
@@davidlamb7524 I’m looking into this too!
I have not done a lot of research but my lp's are ordinary best of/greatest hits type mostly, nothing rare and in pretty good shape...how would I price them? Where could I look for a fair sales price? Thanks..
What is the music in the background? I have heard it elsewhere.
Thanks😊
Always require signature too. its a couple bucks extra but worth it
Excellent! How would you recommend shipping two records plus a t-shirt in a single package? I am thinking I would package the records inside a mailer like this and then put that plus the shirt and enough bubble wrap or other filler to keep it all snug inside a Priority or similar box.
What if we wanna ship the cover as well?
I personally think record sleeves should have reinforced inner edges to prevent seam splits. Like a small edge of foam on the insides at the creases. Yes I know that won't happen, it would increase the price of production. I just think it would be dope if they had that.
For expensive records your shipping, you could add it yourself. You can buy foam strips at fabric stores in different sizes and thickness
Is there any concern about heat and the record warping if it takes a while to arrive ?
Be concerned about direct sunlight, less so heat
Literally had a guy from Discogs send me a record with the record itself OUTSIDE the inner sleeve and pressed against the cardboard mailer. Suffice to say, it came scuffed to high hell...
That is what one Discogs says to do in a blog. They said it is counterintuitive, lol.
Holy shit that Mr.Meeseeks sweatshirt is awesome.
Amazon and many Discogs vendors just don't learn. Amazon sent me an LP with a simple bag. A Bag! Suffice to say it arrived bent on a whole corner.
A French shop from discogs' lp arrived so beaten in a flimsy cardboard envelope, and it was warped. Even packaged the warp was noticeable.
Some of these boxes are too flimsy, not suitable for overseas or continental country to country shipping.
They almost always arrive with seams splits in the inner sleeves, specially with new and sealed records. 😔
Do you get bent corners?
I prefer the boxes with the extra inch overhang that can gets crushed before reaching the record itself.
I agree, this package shown in the video it NOT safe and proper at all, especially for a long journey.
Many records will get corner dinged in type of mailer shown.
One thing that I feel you left out - some newbie sellers placed the vinyl outside of the jacket HOWEVER they kept it in the original inner sleeve. So, you guessed it, during shipping it moved back and forth causing splits in all 3 seams, ruining the original inner sleeve! - do an edit and please add that!
Marzy1492 I agree with this 100%. I asked a seller to ship me the white vinyl of Interpol’s El Pintor (very expensive) outside the jacket. And while the jacket came flawless, the record split completely through the inner sleeve.
I hate this so much. I'm one of the few people left who actually prefer to keep records in the original printed inner sleeves they came in, I don't bother with over priced pointless plastic sleeves. It's very annoying when they arrive with 10 cm tears on all sides.
So, you’re saying remove lp from original sleeve, place in generic sleeve, and place all- record in generic sleeve, original sleeve, jacket - into plastic sleeve ?
@@artiegross566 For clarity this is what we do: carefully remove the vinyl from the jacket, leaving the original inner sleeve within the jacket. Any record under $20 get a new generic sleeve, any record over $20 gets a rice-paper (MoFi type) inner-sleeve. Then we sandwich the vinyl and jacket between 2 pieces of cardboard before placing in a mailer specifically designed for vinyl records. Because we toss out a lot of poor quality vinyl that we get I save the jackets and use that instead of the cardboard I mentioned previously.
Great Vid.
One note: Medial Mail has ZERO protection standard. So you'll need to add your own insurance to protect yourself if something happens.
What do you do with an album that is still in the original plastic wrap. I"m not going to take it out, that's for sure.
You're ultimately going to be held liable for any shipping damage so I'd ask the buyer if they want you to remove the record and leave the shrink wrap on the cover. If they say no, then you can politely tell them that you can't be responsible for any seam splits. While that may technically still be your responsibility in the eyes of Paypal, it may at least lower the chances of them trying to pull a fast one on you.
das awesome
And now I know why it's always so expensive buying from US, I only buy record from US if there's no other option
"Going like what, Matt?" 2:49
You heard me.
Do 7 inch records have to be shipped outside the sleeve? I'm talking about the ones that have cardboard sleeves similar to 12 inch lps.
Ideally because they can still split
@@TooManyRecords Thanks, I don't usually buy 7 inch records. I'll make sure to ask the seller to open the shrinkwrap.
so should we just do US shipping only if overseas costs so much?
It's really up to you and the buyer.
Do you just slap your label on the outside of that box?
Why do I keep getting a little opening in two of the corners with the record mailers? I can never get those mailer corners to close all the way. This is with 1 lp and two cardboard inserts.
either your filler pad is too big for the box or you're overstuffing it a little
@@TooManyRecords I measured the filler pads and they are a little over 12.5 inches. About 1/8th of an inch over.
It's truely amazing how some records are packed if u call it packed that's a laugh
And if they actually make it to your door step it's a miracle
Don't put your turntable on top of your receiver if it's vented on top.
Do you add insurance when shipping expensive Lp?
Yeah I usually add it if it's over $100. Only a few bucks for media mail, usually.
@@TooManyRecords thanks Matt!!!
Put the record BEHIND the outer sleeve, not on top. If ringwear will happen, it won't affect the front cover, but only the back.
The reason this video was so helpful is because Mr. Meseeks was there
So what happened to Sandy??? Missing Her 🥰
What about 7” records ?
Same concept, but 7" mailers
3 bucks per box on Amazon.
Unfortunately this does not help, if the delivery service puts it under the doormat ...
So how do we prepare for that possibility?
I want to ship a hundred or so albums at a time.
i wish the d-bag that sold me a $300 lp would’ve watched this video before sending it off across the globe instead of using a flimsy piece of cardboard.
Personally. I despise media mail. And had horrid luck with it. As it’s randomly opened and many times damaged since it’s either poorly put back together or handled incorrectly. So I’m priority only. Media mail saving me 5-8bucks on a record that costs over 40usd is not going to happen.
Only if it’s 20usd or less will I consider media mail. Collectors albums, 180g,200g or first pressings etc. rare Japanese with obi strips etc. all ship ems for me. And priority Usps If in USA. Imo Italian post is the worth in the world. As I’ve only purchased about a dozen records there but almost all of them mishandled, slow, and super super expensive cost too.
Yes, and Media Mail gets shoved to the back of the bus and sits in limbo sometimes. Sometimes never arrives. I've had to refund eBay buyers on expensive books that were never delivered. Won't use it for anything pricey.
I'd would never ship expensive records or books media mail. Cheap ones yes.
Hate media mail. The last 2 shipments I have received from USPS media mail , both damaged and a pain to get resolved.
That's rough man. I've had 95% positive experiences with it over almost a decade, though.
This is alotta fukkin work. Problem with my collection I'm trying sell is big in Europe..which will make shipping and conversion rates really annoying. Any suggestions where I can sell my collection in the USA? The genre is Hardstyle and Trance. Good vid btw.
@The Time is Now Damn wish I would have known this a year ago. I tossed them lol. Thank you tho
@The Time is Now Yeah I dont do Craigslist...I aint meeting no one..lol
Only good advice 2:34 - 2:42 and 3:03 - 3:14
2:50 this is a very ugly truth. Seam splits suck! Wish everything was packed like this video
If you send using the mailers this guy displays, there is a Strong chance the jacket corners will get dinged up. Don't take his advise.
Which mailers would you suggest then? Are there better ones on the market, three years later?
@@kathleenhazy6126
Whiplash LP Mailers are top notch. Also wrap Lp with bubble wrap.
@@jhowe78 thanks for the info. It’s greatly appreciated.🙂👍🏻
@@kathleenhazy6126 Here is a link that shows how Plaid Room records packs a lp. The have the best packaging in the business in my opinion. fb.watch/6gV6xZ0fAc/
@@jhowe78 That’s exactly what I needed. You’re the best. Thanks!
Always sandwich with cardboard larger than the record itself! And first. One going horizontal grain and the other going vertical grain. Then bubble wrap of room! But never bubble wrap first and sandwich after!!! Bad idea. Sad and common mistakes allowing internal flex to the record and fold marks. Bubble wrap always on outside of the sandwich!
God forbid using uline mailers like you show in this video. Horrific corner damage almost always! At least where I live 50% Guarantee it will have multiple corners damaged, and about 75% damage to at least one corner.
Whiplash mailers, CLP or Pratt are good options. But if you MUSt use those crap uline... double box it. Or add additional corner pieces taped on securely to improve corner integrity. But seriously... get a better mailer.
Losing 1000usd this year alone in poor packing from crap mailers like that. They make me sick.
thanks this was very usefull for me.
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Best one
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Please see these links. I made them for sellers to pack records properly. And it would be great if you make a new video with more techniques for sellers to just do it right. I buy albums 300-500usd all the time and it needs to be done right...
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I hope everybody on earth watches this video. Probably 50% of the albums I order have corner dings and creases.
Spread the word!
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Really?over 7 minutes to show how to post a record?