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Store Records in the Right Conditions Vinyl tolerates colder temperatures well but it is very intolerant of heat. You should never store records in temperatures above 70. You also want to make sure your records have minimal exposure to light and no exposure to bright light. Cool dark places are best.

The best record inner sleeves are made using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic which is soft and does not cause scratching. They are also anti static which means that they don't create a static charge but please note that they don't remove a static charge either.

Yes, it's generally advisable to use outer sleeves to protect and preserve vinyl records, as they offer significant advantages in maintaining longevity and the visual appeal of your collection, but I choose to no longer use them.

The most important factor for successful storage is to keep them in a place with low temperatures and low moisture. Experts recommend storing them in temperatures ranging from 50 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity level of 30 to 40 percent.

Store Your Records in the Best Possible Record Sleeves The safest option is to replace the standard sleeve with a higher-quality polyethylene inner sleeve that will protect against static build-up and contamination. The original polyethylene inner sleeves by MoFi are now considered an industry-standard record sleeve.

As we mentioned before, keeping a bare record with no other outer inside a PVC sleeve will cause hazing and distortion quickly as a result of the PVC in that sleeve reacting with the materials that make up the record.

Replace the Inner Sleeves When you buy a record, it usually comes in a paper inner sleeve. You should discard these sleeves right away because the paper acts like fine sandpaper. Every time you move the record across the sleeve, the paper creates micro abrasions.

When you roll it up, you get creases in the vinyl and so sometimes the blade cannot cut all the way through (if you have used vinyl and it was rolled up, you know exactly what I am talking about!). I have been storing my vinyl flat for 6 years and I won't store it any other way.