Hudson HIFI Vinyl Sleeves
Record sleeves
Your records deserve better than paper.
Most new records still ship in paper sleeves that scuff the vinyl, shed fibres into the grooves and build up static. Anti-static inner sleeves protect the record. Clear outer sleeves protect the cover. Together they keep every record sounding and looking the way it did on day one.
- Anti-static
- Acid-free, archival
- Fits standard 12" records
- Packs of 50 to 500
A new LP often costs $25 or more. Sleeving it in both an inner and outer sleeve costs about 40¢.
Price per record with the 100 inner + 100 outer bundleThe problem
What paper sleeves do to your records
None of it happens overnight. It builds up a little with every play, until the record you loved starts to crackle.
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Hairline scuffs
Paper is rough. Every time a record slides in and out, it drags across the playing surface.
Fixed by: Hudson Hi-Fi Premium Anti-Static, Acid-Free Archival Inner Sleeves
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Pops and crackle
Paper sheds fibres that settle in the grooves. The needle finds every one of them.
Fixed by: Hudson Hi-Fi Premium Anti-Static, Acid-Free Archival Inner Sleeves
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Static that grabs dust
Pull a record out of paper and it’s charged, so it pulls dust straight out of the air and onto the vinyl.
Fixed by: Hudson Hi-Fi Premium Anti-Static, Acid-Free Archival Inner Sleeves
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Ring wear on covers
The record’s outline wears through the artwork, corners fray, and spines scuff against each other on the shelf.
Fixed by: Hudson Hi-Fi Crystal-Clear 6 Mil Double-Layer Outer Sleeves
Shop sleeves
Pick your protection
Inner sleeves protect the record. Outer sleeves protect the cover. The bundle does both and costs less than buying them separately at 100 and 250.
Not sure what to get?
How many records do you have?
Pick the closest. We’ll set every pack size below to match and tell you what covers your whole collection.
Get the 100 inner + 100 outer bundle. Every record and every cover protected.
Complete protection
Inner + outer sleeves, one box
The fastest way to fix every problem above. One anti-static inner sleeve and one clear outer sleeve for each record, so the vinyl and the artwork are both covered.
- Stops scuffs, paper dust and static on the vinyl
- Stops ring wear and shelf scuffs on the cover
- Matching counts, so nothing is left over or short
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Protects the record
Anti-Static Inner Sleeves
- Records slide in and out without scuffing
- Anti-static, so less dust on every play
- Acid-free, archival quality, no paper fibres
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Protects the cover
Crystal-Clear Outer Sleeves
- Stops ring wear, scuffed spines and frayed corners
- 6 mil double-layer polypropylene
- Crystal clear, so the artwork still shows
4.8
Reviews
Collectors trust them
Thousands of record collectors have rated our sleeves. Here’s what they say.
7,448 ratings across our inner sleeves, outer sleeves and bundles. Our 50-pack inner sleeves, the #1 seller, hold 4.9 stars, with 93% of ratings at 5 stars.
…protect my vinyls so much more than any other paper or cardboard sleeve.
HashVerified Purchase50 Inner Sleeves
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Inner sleeves
Better than paper sleeves
Soft, a perfect fit that slides back into the album jacket, and far better protection than any paper or cardboard sleeve.
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Inner sleeves
A collector’s must-have
A must-have for protecting vinyl. Anti-static and acid-free, keeps dust and scratches off, and plenty in the pack for the price.
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Inner sleeves
Fit, static and dust
A good fit every time, with no bad ones in the pack. Enough body that they don’t fold over going into the jacket, and static and dust stay away.
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Outer sleeves
Sturdy protection
Sturdy, well made, and real peace of mind against dust, fingerprints and everyday handling. An easy upgrade for any collection.
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Outer sleeves
Artwork stays visible
Clear plastic that doesn’t hide the artwork, with room for a double album and its thick booklets. Buying again.
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Bundle
Quality and fit
Matches or beats the other brands tried over the years. Solid outer sleeves that fit regular and double albums well.
The difference
Paper sleeve vs. Hudson Hi-Fi
The paper sleeve it came in
- Rubs against the grooves on the way in and out
- Sheds fibres that turn into crackle
- Builds up static that pulls in dust
- Leaves the cover bare on the shelf
Hudson Hi-Fi inner + outer
- Smooth sleeve that slides out cleanly every time
- No paper fibres to shed into the grooves
- Anti-static, acid-free and archival
- Clear outer sleeve guards the artwork
Two minutes a record
How to sleeve a record
Do your favourites first. Most people sleeve the whole shelf in an evening.
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Step 1: Swap the inner sleeve
Hold the record by its edge and label, take it out of the paper sleeve and slide it into an anti-static inner sleeve.
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Step 2: Back into the jacket
Put the sleeved record back in its jacket with the sleeve’s opening facing up, so the record can’t slide out when you pull the jacket off the shelf.
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Step 3: Cover the jacket
Slip the whole jacket into a clear outer sleeve. Store records upright, never stacked flat.
Keep the original paper sleeve? If it has artwork or lyrics, slip it behind the jacket inside the outer sleeve. You keep it without it touching the vinyl.
Questions
Before you buy
Do I need inner sleeves, outer sleeves, or both?
Which pack size should I get?
Will they fit my records?
Are the inner sleeves really anti-static?
What should I do with the original paper sleeve?
Sleeve the whole shelf this weekend.
100 anti-static inner sleeves and 100 clear outer sleeves in one box: $39.95.