Vinyl Packaging*
Vinyl Packaging
Your record should look at least as good as it sounds. We offer print and packaging options for 12" and 7" vinyl records. There's a solution for even the wildest of your ideas!
Labels
The paper circle in the middle of your record could be an informative label or the centrepiece of your artwork. Based on your design, we offer CMYK offset or PMS printed labels. Special moisture-free oven-dried paper is pressed on the record, and we can print anything. Don't take its design lightly, as it will be the face of your record every time it's placed on the turntable.
Inner Sleeves
Inner sleeves are used to protect records from scratching and dust. Printed options are also a great way to expand your artwork. We offer a range of inner sleeves for both 12" and 7" vinyl, but if you can't find the perfect sleeve in the selection below, please contact us and we'll find a solution.
Inner Sleeves
Mix-and-match
All inner sleeves are designed to fit thicker outer jackets, but carton sleeves might also serve as a standalone packaging solution often praised by DJs (hence the name ’discobag’). Carton options can also be used with a japansleeve, if you’re looking for that extra layer of antistatic protection.
Antistatic Sleeves
Polylined Inner Sleeves
White or black paper lined with a thin layer of HDPE is carefully folded and glued into a sleeve. Antistatic plastic also covers the centre hole. This standard option for 12" vinyl is also available for 7" records on request.
Japansleeves
These functional antistatic record inner sleeves are made from HDPE (plastic). They can be used as an add-on inside printed carton inner sleeves or with standard covers.
Carton Sleeves
Black Standard Discobags
That's the most standard, simple way of packing your record—a carton sleeve with two center holes. Available for both 12" and 7" vinyl records.
Printed Discobags
They are usually CMYK printed on a 205 g carton. The coated or uncoated side print is covered with protective matt or glossy offset lacquer. It comes in one- and two-hole versions.
Printed Carton Inner Sleeve
Just like above but without the center hole, it is CMYK printed on a 205 g carton. The coated or uncoated side print is covered with protective matt or glossy offset lacquer.
Paper Sleeves
Paper Inner Sleeves
White or black paper without the added HDPE layer. This standard option for 7" vinyl packaging is also available for 12" records on request.
Printed Paper Inner Sleeves
These printed inner sleeves come with two centre holes and are not polylined. Available for both 12" and 7" vinyl records on request.
Outer Sleeves
There is no limit to the types of covers we can do - from basic spined outer sleeves to gatefolds, tri-folds, slipcases, etc. We can even do fancy case-wrapped boxes with hot stamping and anti-scratch lamination. You want it? You'll get it!
Outer Sleeves
Single Pocket Jackets
This is the most common vinyl record packaging option. This option easily fits a record with an insert and a thinner booklet. Making wider spines for double or triple LP albums or thicker booklets is also possible.
• Formats: 12” and 7”
• Spine: standard 3,5 mm standard or wider 6 mm spine.
• Print Side: coated (smooth surface, vibrant colours) or uncoated (rough surface, duller colours)
• Printing Ink: Standard CMYK or PMS colours.
• Standard Finish: matt offset lacquer.
• Finishing Upgrades: glossy offset lacquer, matt or glossy lamination, UV spot lacquer, hot stamping, die cuts, embossing and debossing, and more!
• Custom Upgrades and Tailored Packaging: share your ideas with us; we love doing custom projects!
Outer Sleeves
Gatefold Jackets
Gatefold jackets open up like a book. It is the perfect option for double LP albums or a unique artwork. Visuals can be printed on the front, back, inner sides and spines. Using one pocket to hold an insert or booklet is a common practice.
• Formats: 12” and 7”
• Spine: standard 6 mm spine
• Pockets: one or two pockets
• Print Side: coated (smooth surface, vibrant colors) or uncoated (rough surface, duller colors)
• Printing Ink: Standard CMYK or PMS colors.
• Standard Finish: matt offset lacquer.
• Finishing Upgrades: glossy offset lacquer, matt or glossy lamination, UV spot la quer, hot stamping, die-cuts, embossing or debossing, and more.
• Custom Upgrades and Tailored Packaging: share your ideas with us; we love doing custom projects!
Outer Sleeves
Trifold Jackets
Trifold jackets have one, two, or three pockets and extra-wide spines. They can easily fit two or three records into one jacket. With graphics on the front, back, and inside, they are also a vast playground for space-demanding artworks.
• Formats: 12” and 7”
• Spine: standard 13 mm spine
• Pockets: one, two or three pockets
• Print Side: coated (smooth surface, vibrant colors) or uncoated (rough surface, duller colors)
• Printing Ink: Standard CMYK or PMS colors.
• Standard Finish: standard option is matt offset lacquer.
• Finishing Upgrades: glossy offset lacquer, matt or glossy lamination, UV spot la quer, hot stamping, die-cuts, embossing or debossing, and more.
• Custom Upgrades and Tailored Packaging: let your creativity run wild; we love doing custom projects!
Inserts and Extras
Sometimes, the record cover doesn’t offer enough room for your artwork. You can expand the playground with different inserts. If it can be imagined, it can be created! Perhaps you need a simple lyric sheet or a multipage booklet – we’ll provide you with all kinds of standard formats.
Inserts
Posters and Single-Sheet Inserts
The most common option for adding extra space for your artwork, lyrics, or other information is to surprise your fans with some fancy content. You can choose the size and type of paper.
Single-Sheet Inserts
• 4/4 printed 297×297 mm insert
• 4/4 printed 300×300 mm insert
• 150 g coated or 170 g uncoated paper
Posters
• 4/4 printed A4 poster
• 4/4 printed A3 poster
• 4/4 printed A2 poster
Inserts
Booklets and Books
Booklets and books are perfect for telling a longer story and upping the value you provide to your fans. We offer various options, from folded booklet sheets to actual books. Let your imagination run wild – we will handle the rest.
Booklet Options
• Standard Format: 4/4 printed 300×300 mm stapled booklet
• Pages: from 4 pages up to hundreds of pages
• Spine: bound spine type for books
• Print Ink Colors: CMYK or PMS
• Cover: standard paper or hardcover
• Assembling booklet from customer
Extras: Don't forget the Digital
Download Cards
Download Cards
Analogue is the way to go, but including a digital version of your album might also be convenient. Download Cards are the standard way to provide your listener with a download code or link them up another way. We don’t provide the hosting service.
Print Options
• 4/0 digital printed carton download card, print on one side only
• 4/4 digital printed carton download card, print on both sides
• Standard paper black laser printed download card
Extras: Get the attention, keep the art
Stickers
Promotional Stickers are often placed on the plastic wrapping to highlight flashy special features, like limited editions, bonus tracks, etc. Add short-term information to your timeless cover art, or get creative and do something unique.
Print Options
• Available with custom measures according to request
• PVC hyperstickers
• Assembly of customer stickers
EXTRAS: Something for the Record-Geeks
OBI Strips
OBI Strips are printed paper or carton wraps that go around or fold over the record cover. Like Stickers, OBIs are often used to provide additional information, such as album track listings, unique features, catalogue numbers, etc. They’re an excellent way to spice up your design and make your record a collector’s item.
Print Options
• 4 mm OBI Strip (for standard 12″ spined cover)
• 8 mm OBI Strip (for standard 12″ gatefold cover)
Custom Packaging
There's no use in re-inventing the wheel; invent something new! When adding a few fancy details won't work, you should choose a full custom option. Go crazy! We can offer everything from simple customization to never-been-done-before solutions. Check out some of our popular custom packaging options below.
Custom Packaging: Deluxe
Box Sets and Slipcases
Fancy a bit of luxury in your life? This is it! If you have several records or a pile of additional stuff you want to add, clamshell or rigid boxes and slipcases are the way to go. You can even add t-shirts, books, posters, etc. to the package.
The technology is the same as case-wrapped sleeves, where thick cardboard is used as a base, printed on 150 g paper, glued on top, and laminated. You will get a very durable and aesthetically pleasing record package.
• Formats: 12” and 7”
• Board: Standard 2 mm cardboard coated with 150 g laminated paper
• Finish: Matt lamination is standard. Glossy lamination, UV spot lacquer, hot stamping, embossing and debossing are available.
• Ink Colors: Standard print is CMYK; PMS colours are also available.
• Other Upgrade Options: feel free to ask!
Contact us for custom options and upgrades!
Custom Packaging: Outer Sleeves
Case-Wrapped "Old-School" Jackets
Again, these jackets are single-pocket or gatefold sleeves made with thick cardboard as a base, 150 g printed paper glued on top of it, and then laminated. They’re durable, beautiful, and fancy as hell!
• Formats: 12” and 7”
• Board: Standard 0,69 mm cardboard coated with 150 g laminated paper
• Finish: Matt lamination is the standard. Glossy lamination, UV spot lacquer, hot stamping, embossing and debossing are also available.
• Ink Colours: Standard print is CMYK; PMS colours are also available.
• Other Upgrade Options: Custom die-cuts, spot varnishes, embossing, foil-stamping, numbering, inside print, and almost anything else you can think of — it all can be done!
Contact us for custom options and upgrades!
Print: Standard Options and Upgrades
Finishes and Special Effects
Matt offset lacquer and laminated finishes are the industry standard, but you can expand beyond these options. There are many other magnificent ways to make even the simplest sleeves look like true masterpieces.
Printed Surfaces
• Coated and Uncoated Carton
The simplest option is to go with either coated or uncoated carton.
If you pick coated carton, you will get a smooth surface and vibrant colors that will look as close as possible to the design. It can be laminated for protection or an even smoother surface and look.
Uncoated cartons have a rough surface and duller colors. Using lamination on uncoated cartons is pointless as it will smoothen the surface and lose the roughness.
• Coated and Uncoated Carton
The simplest option is to go with either coated or uncoated carton.
If you pick coated carton, you will get a smooth surface and vibrant colors that will look as close as possible to the design. It can be laminated for protection or an even smoother surface and look.
Uncoated cartons have a rough surface and duller colors. Using lamination on uncoated cartons is pointless as it will smoothen the surface and lose the roughness.
• Inside Prints
We can also print on the inner sides of pockets to make the covers pop, create a contrast and extend the artwork.
• Single color: CMYK or PMS.
• CMYK or PMS printed inside design.
Full Area Finishes
• Lacquered Finishes
If you want your record cover to look more fancy, we can apply a lacquered finish.
It can be matt or glossy, and the surface will still feel like carton under your fingers.
• Laminated Finishes
Lamination can also be matt or glossy, but the carton feels a lot smoother when touched. It is covered with thin film that gives it extra protection.
Nearly indestructible anti-scratch lamination can also be used. You can’t feel the surface of the carton, but special effects like embossing and hot stamping can still be felt when touched.
Special Effects On Limited Areas
• Hot Foil Stamping
These custom-made areas are usually shiny, mirroring, or metallic, giving your album a premium look. Several foil options can be applied; gold, silver, and holographic are more widely used.
• Hot Foil Stamping
These custom-made areas are usually shiny, mirroring, or metallic, giving your album a premium look. Several foil options can be applied; gold, silver, and holographic are more widely used.
• UV Spot Laquer
If you want to highlight images or texts printed in CMYK or PMS, you should go for the UV spot lacquer. It looks glossy and feels ultra-smooth, separating elements from the rest of the design.
• UV Spot Laquer
If you want to highlight images or texts printed in CMYK or PMS, you should go for the UV spot lacquer. It looks glossy and feels ultra-smooth, separating elements from the rest of the design.
3D Effects
• Embossing and Debossing
One of the most striking effects is created by pressing elements or texts into the carton. Embossing looks like an object is coming through the surface, debossing looks like its pressed inside of it.
• Die-Cutting
A custom-made punch is created to cut out a part of the cover or to mould it into a unique shape. It works best with an eye-catching design or contrasting color that can be seen through the holes.
Unique Additions
• Hand Numbering
This one is for the hardcore fans and record collectors. We can number your records by hand, using a permanent marker to make each record unique.
Contact us for custom options and upgrades!
Protective Sleeves
Protective sleeves are an essential for protecting records against scratching and dust. However, adding another layer of protection can also shield the sleeve from harm. We can advise you on choosing proper packaging so your records last for years.
Cellophane Pockets
Cello pockets with glue-stripped flaps are made of 30 mic film that looks clear and beautiful. They open effortlessly and are our clients' favourite choice.
Shrinkwrap
For these, we use 19 mic transparent shrink film. After heating, it shrinks tightly around the cover. You can only open it once.
PE Sleeves
This is a thick, 150 mic reusable outer sleeve with matt transparency. It will protect your album for many years.
PVC Sleeves
Another great option that comes with a punched edge and is made of 150 mic PVC. These thick, transparent sleeves will last for decades.
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