What does gatefold mean for vinyl?

A gatefold cover or gatefold LP is a form of packaging for LP records which became popular in the mid-1960s. A gatefold cover, when folded, is the same size as a standard LP cover (i.e. a 12½ inch, or 32.7 centimetre, square). In recent years, the LP gatefold has been adapted to package CDs without a jewelcase.

Do you need plastic sleeves for vinyl?

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.

How many pages is a gatefold?

Gate-Fold Brochure Gate-fold brochures are similar to tri-fold brochures because they have three creases where the brochure folds in on itself, leaving six pages for content. However, with a gate-fold brochure, the right and left panels measure one-half of the size of the central panel.

Are paper sleeves OK for vinyl?

While this is certainly better than no protection at all, the paper can tear and does shed over time. Also, the simple act of sliding a record into and out of these paper sleeves scratches records, creates static and paper dust. Paper sleeves are not a good long term storage option for records.

What does a gatefold look like?

A Gatefold is a document folding method that uses two parallel folds to create six panels – three panels on each side of the paper. The left and right panels are roughly half the width of the center panels and fold inward to meet in the middle without overlapping – see Diagram A.

What are LP gatefold sleeves?

Our LP Gatefold Sleeves are designed so you can remove your records without removing the record jacket protective sleeve. LP Gatefold Vinyl Record Jacket Sleeves – New Product! If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device. Full screen is unavailable. Learn More

How big are the pockets on a gatefold jacket?

Fits over open Gatefold Jacket. 7/8″ slit in the center on one side of the sleeve. 2 equal pockets 12-13/16 x 12-5/16″. This sleeve is open on both outer short ends to facilitate Gatefold Jacket insertion and the removal of records without having to remove the sleeve.

What is a looser fit sleeve?

This looser fit sleeve is open on both outer short ends to facilitate Gatefold Jacket insertion and removal of records without having to remove the sleeve. Center slit allows the jacket to be closed without crimping the record jacket spine. *NOTE: Please measure the length and thickness of your gatefold jacket before ordering this size sleeve.

What is the center sleeve for?

Center slit (one side) allows the jacket to be closed without crimping the record jacket spine. Holds up to 200-gram Gatefold Jackets. Use this sleeve for your most valuable records!