jhulud Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I think this thread could run parallel to the "Do you play your records or not" one. My inquiry is simply this: In the sole aspect of collecting vinyl (and let's completely forget the listening aspect of it), do you guys prefer to keep records sealed or unsealed? And why? Let the discussion begin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotnerd Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 i only have one sealed record, and that's because i have no desire to listen to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclz Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 is it on black vinyl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephanttttt Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 im assuming you mean fully sealed. thats just silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 im assuming you mean fully sealed.thats just silly. yes siree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyle Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 im assuming you mean fully sealed.thats just silly. I agree. However, if you have a record that you know will be a future collectible, I could see keeping a sealed copy safely tucked away somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotnerd Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 is it on black vinyl? no, it's this record: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfedaykinx Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 if a record comes with shrinkwrap, i always slit through it but leave the remaining on. ive heard too many stories of shrinkwrap tightening up on the jacket and record and eventually warping the record. cutting a slit where the jacket opens up helps prevent this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 if a record comes with shrinkwrap, i always slit through it but leave the remaining on. ive heard too many stories of shrinkwrap tightening up on the jacket and record and eventually warping the record. cutting a slit where the jacket opens up helps prevent this. I tend to do this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclz Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 well is someone was buying it to sell, no matter what people will always pay higher for still sealed than still in shrinkwrap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephanttttt Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 is it on black vinyl? no, it's this record: lmfao. ill give you $3 for that.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scriptedrain Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Unsealed, unless you have a double, but even then I would want to slit it to make sure it's on the same color. - Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotnerd Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 no, it's this record: lmfao. ill give you $3 for that.... haha, believe it or not, they're actually (relatively) valuable: http://cgi.ebay.com/STORY-OF-STAR-WARS-77-PICTURE-LP-STILL-SEALED-MINT_W0QQitemZ130146076123QQihZ003QQcategoryZ306QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benchwarmer Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 while I may not listen to all of my records, have the fun is breaking the seal and gazing at the color, and oooing and aaaahing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattisr1984 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 i am of the firm belief that it is possible to listen to your records and actually keep them in pristine condition as long as you take care of them. not a difficult concept to grasp. sometimes, when i see newer (ie records that have been released in the last few years) used records that have been traded in and theyre totally trashed my mind is blown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skumbucket Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 i am of the firm belief that it is possible to listen to your records and actually keep them in pristine condition as long as you take care of them. not a difficult concept to grasp. sometimes, when i see newer (ie records that have been released in the last few years) used records that have been traded in and theyre totally trashed my mind is blown. ditto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 I just thought of something else...do people here buy vinyl for the sake of collecting it and trading for ones they want, or do they actually like/listen to those bands?...I've known some people (not here though) that have bought vinyl of bands they don't even listen to in order to use for trades...to me it's kind of a waste of money because there is never 100% guarantee that they will be able to trade or even sell that piece... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robotnerd Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 i only buy/trade stuff i want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted August 28, 2007 Author Share Posted August 28, 2007 i only buy/trade stuff i want. Same here. But I myself can be somewhat guilty of getting stuff that I don't listen to solely for the possibility to trading it for something I want...case in point: I tried to get that Converge/AN clear wax but was too late though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimonsarfunkel Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 Unsealed unless I have more than 1 copy. I dig the inserts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenatheart Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 I always listen to my records, so unsealed. I may buy a second one for collecting/having it on a different color, but it's still unsealed to look at and enjoy. And the first copy is always for listening. I would never buy a record I didn't want to listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faith Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 i always remove the shrinkwrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vito Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 while I may not listen to all of my records, have the fun is breaking the seal and gazing at the color, and oooing and aaaahing even if i know i won't be listening to it for quite a while, taking it out of the shrinkwrap is the first thing i do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaroness Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 I take mine out of the shrink wrap and put them in my own re-sealable sleeves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafter242 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 if a record comes with shrinkwrap, i always slit through it but leave the remaining on. ive heard too many stories of shrinkwrap tightening up on the jacket and record and eventually warping the record. cutting a slit where the jacket opens up helps prevent this. Yes, you can see how leaving that Story of Star Wars in the shrinkwrap for 31 years has warped the heck out of it...NOT. Why does this urban legend exist? If you want to listen to it, look for another used/open copy and keep the sealed one pristine. It will fetch far more when selling it to collector types. As they say, "New in box" etc... Many sealed mono Beatles LPs go for a minimum of $750. (Thats sealed for over 40 years and magically aren't warped!!!) No shrinkwrap, but in mint condition, maybe $75. They started shrink-wrapping LPs in 1956. A quick search on eBay for Beatles shrink or Elvis shrink will show a myriad of these items. NONE of which are in any way warped or damaged from the shrink, even though the shrinkwrap has been left on for decades. The shrink is there to protect the cover (and contents) of the album. Having been seriously collecting for over 25 years, (with hundred and hundreds of albums still in their shrinkwrap), I just want to bring everyone up to speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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