How do you pack vinyl records for shipping?

Use a stiff-walled EZ fold mailer. A cut out wrap (COW) is also a good choice, provided it’s thin enough inside to keep vinyl records in place. Use bubble cushion or foam sheets. They’ll press against the vinyl record softly while protecting it against bumps and damage from the outside.

How do you store sealed vinyl records?

Vinyl records need to be stored in an upright position to ensure they stay in good condition. Records that have been stored at a slant for an extended period of time can warp because of the uneven pressure that has been placed on them. This is why records are often kept in crates that position them upright.

How much does it cost to ship a record to Europe?

Postage bought through eBay or Paypal might be slightly less, too, if that’s how you are getting paid. But in general, yeah, it costs $24-5 to send a record to Europe now.

How do you tell if a record has been resealed?

It is noticeably crinkly to the touch, you can see the booklet from the opening side if you look closely. The back has a small tear in the shrink with scotch tape on it, which if it is original shrink may be why it feels loose, but the tear in the back with tape seems more like someone trying to reseal a record.

Should I keep the plastic on records?

You will need an outer covering to accompany the inner. This will protect your vinyl’s card sleeve but will also prevent dust finding the record (and abrading it over time). When compressed, these thick plastic covers can eventually stick to the record sleeve and pull the artwork right off.

What can I store my vinyl records in?

In addition to storing records in a plastic sleeve, you should store record covers in a plastic sleeve. To recap: put the record in a plastic sleeve and the album cover in a plastic sleeve. Turntable Lab has sets of inner sleeves, outer sleeves, and combo packs.

What does it cost to ship a record?

As an example, the price for using USPS Media Mail starts at $2.63, and this has a weight limit of 70lbs. A 10lb shipment – approximately 15 records – could be around $7.

Why is Bandcamp shipping so expensive?

Bandcamp functions like a marketplace, so it’s up to artists and labels themselves to ship and fulfill merch. That means artists and labels also decide how much to charge for shipping.

Can you reseal an album?

IF you can unfold it, then you can reseal it by applying a dab of heat. try using an iron on a lower setting with a piece of wax paper between the seal and the iron (better for your iron and less likely to melt the wrap/case.