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How to Ship Vinyl Records Without Damage

Ship LPs, 45s, and vinyl safely from $3.49. Proper packaging techniques to prevent warping and sleeve damage.

Typical: 0.5 - 3 lbs
Size: Record mailers (12.5x12.5 inches)

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Common Challenges When Shipping Vinyl Records

Preventing warping
Protecting sleeves
Seam split damage
Multiple record orders
Extreme temperatures

Best Shipping Options for Vinyl Records

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Recommended
USPS

Media Mail

Price Range:$3.49 - $6.00
Delivery:2-8 days

Most vinyl shipments. Cheapest option for standard orders.

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USPS

Priority Mail

Price Range:$9.00 - $14.00
Delivery:1-3 days

Rare or valuable records. Faster with insurance included.

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UPS

UPS Ground

Price Range:$12.00 - $18.00
Delivery:1-5 days

Bulk record orders or when customer requests UPS.

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How to Pack Vinyl Records for Shipping

Follow these tips to ensure your items arrive safely

1

Ship Records Outside Jackets

Remove the record and place it next to the jacket in a poly sleeve. This prevents seam splits during shipping.

2

Use Proper Record Mailers

Use sturdy cardboard record mailers with V-notch or cruciform protection. Never use flimsy mailers.

3

Add Stiffeners

Place cardboard stiffeners on both sides of the record for extra protection against bends.

4

Don't Overpack

Records should fit snugly without room to shift. Too loose causes damage; too tight causes pressure warping.

Protection Checklist

Remove records from jackets before shipping
Use V-notch or cruciform record mailers
Add cardboard stiffeners on both sides
Write 'DO NOT BEND' on package
Avoid shipping in extreme heat/cold
Consider insurance for records over $50

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Vinyl Records Shipping FAQ

Why should I remove records from jackets?

When shipped inside jackets, pressure and movement cause seam splits. Shipping records alongside jackets in poly sleeves prevents this damage.

Can I use Media Mail for vinyl records?

Yes! Vinyl records qualify for Media Mail as 'sound recordings.' It's the cheapest shipping option for records.

What record mailers should I use?

Use rigid cardboard mailers with V-notch or cruciform protection (4-6 mil). Avoid thin mailers that allow flexing.

How do I ship multiple records together?

Stack records facing the same direction with cardboard between each. Use a properly sized mailer - never force records to fit.

Should I ship records in summer heat?

Extreme heat can warp vinyl. Consider Priority Mail for faster delivery, or wait for cooler weather for valuable records.

How do I insure valuable records?

Priority Mail includes $100 insurance. For rare pressings worth more, purchase additional coverage through Atoship.

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