Nerding out about shrinkwrap and hype stickers (and answering YOUR questions)

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[@boriskarloff9347]

How to open sealed records? A guitar pick all the time. It opens records neat and clean-trust me.

[@joehatch1602]

Thanks I have a bunch of picks but never thought of that

[@staggerlee6794]

Haha! Cool idea but they'd all end up down the back of my sofa or wherever else these things mysteriously end up in.

[@tommyehlers]

I use a new/near new razor blade, just be careful and it's pretty easy!

[@TorontoJon]

13:25 The first record I ever bought with my own money was 'The Empire Strikes Back' score composed and conducted by John Williams as performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. I bought it when I was 10 years old back in 1980 shortly after having seen the movie and it still plays perfectly to this day and the gatefold cover, liner notes, and inner sleeves are all in great shape too.

[@danieln9564]

Classic soundtrack. 👍

[@DanClapp]

Here's what I do: I peel off the hype stiucker and stick it on the outer sleeve in the same spot it was on the shrink.

[@zelko0768]

Was going to say the same thing

[@usquebaugh1]

it's what I do as well

[@jambogeordie]

Same here. Makes perfect sense

[@MoaiG13]

I do the same as well

[@festersuncle6298]

You can "wiggle" the entire shrink off in one piece. Fold it and preserve it in the sleeve pocket. Modern shrink can be carefully slipped back on for resale.

[@Jbones72]

Always take the shrink off, if I can I peel off the hype sticker too and put it on the inner sleeve. 😂

[@laudanum669]

The first stereo I was allowed to use was my Fathers Superscope Marantz R-350 Stereo Receiver. Eventually he gave it to me and I still have it and use it. It worth a lot more now than what he originally paid for it. The first album I bought with my own money back in 1975 (I was 10) was "Desolation Boulevard" by Sweet.

[@analoguecity3454]

I keep it on "if" it's a hype sticker involved! Gate folds off no matter what! I'm a nerd I guess, I'm obsessed with sound, I'm blessed (or cursed) when it comes to hearing the placement of the instruments and depth (or lack of) of the recording! 😊

[@JonKentplus]

Always take the shrink rap off, as in the past old shrink caused damage (got stuck to cover). Apparently it can shrink as well though not had the issue.

[@TorontoJon]

13:25 The first music record I ever received was when I was 7 years old (almost 8) which was the 'Star Wars' (1977) double-LP set composed and conducted by John Williams with the London Symphony Orchestra. My father had bought me the album while I was recovering from pneumonia while we briefly lived in Houston, Texas from 1978 to 1979. Notice how record collectors always have stories behind their record purchases unlike people that purely stream music. Haha! I still have that record to this day (along with several sealed copies purchased cheaply about 25 years ago compared to crazy prices today) and it plays perfectly because even as a kid, I took very good care of my things (Toys, books, records, etc.). It launched my lifelong interest in movie scores, soundtracks, and classical music, as well as many other scores by John Williams during his lengthy career. :)

[@gnayr1305]

Thanks for sharing your memories with us Frank! Have a blessed week! 🙏

[@Channel33RPM]

Thank you!

[@andrewmachado6988]

Enjoyed this video and the questions that were answered. I enjoy when personal questions get answered (like you talking about your job). Makes you get to know the person on a more personal level.

[@Channel33RPM]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@RichardBrandenburg-w5b]

A great KZbin channel entertaining and informative always a good watch

[@Channel33RPM]

I appreciate that!

[@mrhoffame]

Great vid Frank! After all this time I honestly didn't know what your day job was lol. 1. Any shrink that has a hype sicker on it I leave the shrink on. No hype shrink comes off. 2. Opening shrink. If a simple fingernail won't work, rub the open side across your jeans a few times. Opens easily. 3. Japanese pressings are totally worth it when you can find them for reasonable prices. \m/

[@976blackpope]

For me, I've always saved the hype stickers. Back in the day with CDs and Cassettes, I'd to the same and cut out the hype stickers. With lp's, I try to keep the shrink intact as possible and fold the shrink up and store it inside the jacket. I love all the bits and pieces. I don't want to lose any of it.

[@solkinar]

In the 80's I peeled hype stickers off and decorated my boombox with them.

[@jambogeordie]

Loved this one Frank. First record player was the Dorchester with record, cassette and am/fm (I live in 🇨🇦)My buddy wired the turntable with a switch so we could play records backwards...we were 12! First album, used flea market copy of Zep 4 purchased in 1983. First new self purchase was VH 1984 on cassette and Shout at the Devil on vinyl...I did get QR's Cum on Feel the Noize as my first 45. Didn't know you had been a journo for politics in Canada...please run for PM!

[@Grouchofish]

I always remove the tight shrink wrap. Been saving my hype stickers since the 70s.

[@joekoesters3463]

Generally take off the Shrink wrap and cut out the hype stickers. When I sleeve the records, I insert the hype stickers inside the sleeve. I am behind on a lot of this process. 😂 My first record was Elton John’s Greatest Hits volume I. My first stereo (other than my parents console stereo) was a combo record changer, AM/FM radio and 8 track. My bother and I received it as a Christmas gift in the mid to late 70’s. Our sisters got one too. By college, I got a JVC receiver, Kenwood speakers and a used turntable. Later adding a tape deck.

[@Texeq]

50+ year collector. I often left shrink on. Never had a single problem or issue with cover or record warpage, increased ringwear, or anything else. As I've sold some of the extras, and acquired others, I usually get a substantial bit more than the same record with no shrink, esp. if the hype or original store stickers are still on. Figure that for every 500 copies of an album, maybe 1 will still have its original packaging intact. Its a collector thing of course, much like books with the original dust jackets or toys with their original stickers or boxes etc.

[@PedroMartins-en3ks]

I find that leaving the shrink-wrap on increases ringwear. So in a way, a jacket that's well taken care of will be in better condition than that of a sealed record. I get rid of the shrink-wrap as soon as possible. I do keep the hype stickers :)

[@shineonugrzydieman]

Thanks for sharing I do shrink wrap activity same as yourself, take off for gatefold or leave on if not wrinkled for single sleeve. Look forward to next video

[@Channel33RPM]

Thanks!

[@kirbyd]

for opening new records: look for the plastic seam, and rub that seam back and forth several times on your thigh just above the knee. the friction gently peels that seam and you get a clean opening . its a trick I learned from having many friends who have worked at Amoeba Records in san francisco. its fool proof and you will not damage the jacket . I promise . also there is a theory that once the shrink wrap is opened it kinda keeps shrinking and can warp the record over time. just take it all off and get a sleeve protector .

[@jmfloyd23]

I take the shrink wrap off. If a hype sticker is on the shrink, I cut it out and keep it in the jacket. The record itself is placed in an anti static sleeve and returned to the jacket. The album is then placed inside a poly bag and stored. Happy spinning!

[@TorontoJon]

2:25 I have a great X-Acto blade and dissecting needle kit which I use to carefully slice open the shrinkwrap while avoiding damaging the cover, record, inner sleeves, or any additional artwork inside. I used to use scissors, but one can be clumsy with them while X-Acto blades or dissecting needles are more precise. Granted, they can be dangerous too or cause damage if one is not concentrating 100% in the moment. :)

[@mocart]

I also usually leave the shrink on if it's a single pocket jacket and remove it for gatefolds. Gotta see the artwork on the inside! If I remove the shrink then I cut the hype stickers off leaving a little of the shrink around the edges and then stuff it inside the jacket. If the shrink stays on then so does the hype sticker. As for opening a sealed record, I learned a trick from the employees at Easy Street Records in Seattle. I rub the opening edge back and forth across my blue jeans a few times until the friction tears a small hole. I then just slide my finger to the edges until the entire opening is exposed. I'll sometimes use an exacto knife to slice the last bits at the ends if needed, but I can usually open it completely with just my finger. Quick and super easy.

[@chazg66]

We did that in Texas too.

[@larryoneill7432]

My first lp was Grand Funk Railroad, Live Album. I was 12. Still have it

[@J.O._comics]

The first album I bought with my own money was Red Hot Chili Peppers “Californication” in a Chapters bookstore in 1999, I was 7 years old and previously the only CDs I owned were NSYNC and Backstreet Boys (although at Tim Hortons summer camp I heard Weird Al bootlegs on CD) otherwise the only music I heard was 80s/90s country (from an American border town station). Needless to say Red Hot Chili Peppers was my gateway into music now 25 years ago!

[@livinaftermidnight9651]

I am with you Frank, single album, I'll try to leave the shrink on. Gate fold releases, the shrink comes off. For the multiple releases of the same album, I have no interest in owning 5 copies of the same release!

[@DarkJeffau]

I take hyper stickers off and put them inside the sleeve.I prefer black vinyl but do have some coloured vinyl.

[@kennycunningham8721]

I will always remember my first piece of vinyl was a 45 of convoy I got home and ran to my room to play it but fell and cracked it I was 8 years old and I cried like a baby.

[@Channel33RPM]

Ouch... I would have cried like a baby as well

[@carlosforg]

Whenever possible, i keep the shrink and hype stickers on. I have TNT "Knights of the New Thunder" that i bought brand new unopened from 1984 and Blue Oyster Cult "The Revolution by night" too. I went to surgical precision to keep them as is with a little slit to get the vinyl out. All my new vinyls, i keep the shrink and hype stickers. Also, those vinyls who has download codes i don't use. I leave the card in.

[@jazzydog5635]

For both new and 2nd hand records, I replace the inner sleeves if they are not polylined and add a clear vinyl outer sleeve to all. I always remove the shrinkwrap and add the hype stickers to the clear vinyl outer sleeve.

[@jmi5969]

I never hesitate to pay 3x premium for a Japanese pressing ... if it's sealed/mint and if the numbers are like 15 vs. 5 euros. Usually, even the fiercest online auctions end up at no more than 30 euro mark - that's a lot but not more than modern reissues.

[@Protometal66]

Been buying records since the late 70s, I've almost always removed shrinkwrap. That said , there was one album that , for whatever reason , I didn't and looking at it today, I am so glad I didn't. I was a huge Metallica fan when Kill'em All came out so when I saw a record with an ex member , I had to have it. My Killing Is My Business vinyl mentions Dave being an ex member on the hype sticker , so glad I didn't remove it.

[@patbarr1351]

I was warned that the tight shrinkwrap common here in N America could possibly warp the record, so I always remove it. I recall those suitcase-type stereo players were common in the '70's. I had a GE Trimline and I know the GE Wildcat was quite popular also. If you put that $40 1973 pricing for the Wildcat into the CPI calculator is equals $277 in today's dollars... wow!

[@lauher21]

Yes baseball and sports cards have variants as well

[@xanadoooo]

A good compromise is that I put all my records in spincare resealable sleeves and transfer the hype stickers on to them 👍🇬🇧

[@tompatchak8706]

OK, this is to open the car. The record itself. I saw a guy at the record store. Take the parts of the side of where the sleeve opens and rubs it against his leg. He said the shrink wrap is so thin that the heat from the rubbing, it will open it up and he was right it opened up almost completely except for a little bit on the bottom so I’m gonna start doing

[@MickSupper]

Yep, it works.

[@Muni517]

It works especially well if you wear jeans.

[@vintagevinylvets1187]

When we buy an/or shop used vinyl, if they still have the original shrink, we will keep it on and still put it in an outside sleeve. As far as a new release, we have a “butterfly” knife that we’ve had since new that has only ever been used to open new vinyl and to peel hype stickers on those releases. As far as Japanese vinyl, we’ve always thought the KISS releases were exceptionally cool! #vinyl🎧 #japanesevinyl🇯🇵

[@Channel33RPM]

Japanese KISS albums are awesome!

[@blahblahblah6]

Re: first stereo. I had to toss mine as it wasn't working well, and I was moving cross country. That broke my heart because I loved it. When I moved back east, I found the same model on eBay and purchased it. Same with my 1st tape recorder and an early cd player. Yeah, maybe I'm a little nostalgic.

[@markpocock183]

Thanks Frank! I tend to remove the hype stickers and then stick them on the outer sleeve in a spit where they don't interfere with text or artwork. Usually I can peel them, but sometimes cut and tape.

[@kryptonson]

I take the shrinkwrap off, but I take the hype sticker and put it on a flash card and put it in the sleeve.

[@millopguy]

All my albums go into new clear sleeves sans shrink wrap. I trim out the hype stickers and put in the front of the sleeve.

[@rexbrumbelow1550]

Great show. Entertaining as always. Cheers 🍻 👏

[@Channel33RPM]

Thanks!

[@djmrjoel]

I’ve put particularly cool hype stickers on a bit of wax paper cut to that shape and taped inside plastic sleeve. You can thank metal for all the variants, those guys are nuts.

[@tomfurgas2844]

Regarding Japanese versions of albums; I am given to understand that they add bonus tracks in order to ensure that Japanese consumers buy the pressings made in Japan rather than those made in Europe or the US. Autechre has often released albums in Japan with bonus tracks for that reason. I don't know with what grace they accept that situation, but they do provide the bonus tracks for Japanese releases.

[@arzabael]

4:25 dang wisdom dude

[@Grassy_Gnoll]

That's funny! I pretty much do the same. I have several stickers peeled and stuck to the outer sleeve, and a few cut out and placed in the jacket.

[@13Carrey1]

Really cool Answers and a cool looking Inside behind this Channel :) I'm thankful that you do this :)

[@metallian2952]

- Shrinkwrap off, hype sticker off and put it on the inner sleeve. - Cut shrinkwrap with knife - be carefull. - Collectable stuff wil come in variations - buy what you like. - Japanese pressings sometimes are cool, with extra's, if you want to pay extra go for it. - I'm a factory worker - though about opening a record store years ago , in fact a colleague of mine is tempting me at the moment to do this together. - First self bought record - a 45 from The Rubetes - I Can Do It - still got it!

[@StageRight123]

Shrink stays on until I'm ready to play the record. Then it's a slit using a razor, just to get the vinyl out.

[@TheDreamtimezzz]

I worked in record retail many, many years ago. We reshrinkwrapped stuff all the time.

[@adventureawaits3646]

I used to keep the shrink wrap on but eventually they tend to tear and just look trashy. I think the only thing I still have fully factory shrinkwrapped is the picture disc sound track to Peter Jackson's Bad Taste movie, which also contains a poster. I bought two of those way back when and just kept one as it came from the factory, unopened and 100% mint. Great soundtrack, love that movie, have the picture disk vinyl for Meet the Feebles too. Such a fun flick!

[@charlespiippo2501]

I use a guitar pick to slit the shrink wrap. But keep the shrink on

[@45rockinwax]

I take it off , put the cover in a Blake sleeve, sticker keep inside, I don't like stickers obscuring the artwork, I can put the stickers back on the cover if I want to ,or whoever gets the record in future can leave it on or off.

[@GormlyKeep]

I use a guitar pick to cut the shrink. It can't damage anything

[@Channel33RPM]

Good tip - I'm going to try this. Thanks!

[@moogoomoogoo5990]

I use a guitar pick to open albums. Works great. Doesn’t destroy anything.

[@blahblahblah6]

RE: variants. I agree. Generally speaking, give me the standard issue album on black vinyl. I'm fine with that. The only exception is for Christmas music, where I might choose something a little more festive, like red or green vinyl.

[@Fleahayden]

I cut out the hype sticker and put it between the outer sleeve and album.

[@mikeyii]

I was goofy about it early on, too, now I’ll just get rid of the shrink and get the hype sticker off and place it on my outer sleeve. That way I can enjoy the album art and gatefolds as intended.

[@ed_lackenbucher]

I do not keep any albums in the shrink, I have seen many issues with prolonged shrink actually “shrinking” 😂 and thus warping the record. I save all hype stickers, I simply cut them out and drop them into the jacket. I feel keeping the hype sticker is important as it not only keeps the record complete but in some instances it has the barcode on it and that’s a huge identifier as to what edition you have. All the editions…. No not for me, first choice is a good old black record, I don’t need every variant, tho it took me a few years to finally (last week) get all 6 Led Zeppelin “In Through The Outdoor” cover variants, “D” was the final piece, now on to get a better “C” and “E”, oh the rabbit hole 😂🤣🤘

[@davidellis5141]

I support a variant of an album , but not variants. One is enough. Hype stickers are nice but I don't seek them out but understand those that do.

[@metalexileslive]

A few things on Japanese pressings. I was in Tokyo in April and i had my hands on Originals 2, but 230 american, just couldn't do it. Now, if you are in Japan, the premium is not there. I came back with about 35 records and the most i spent on a Japanese press was maybe 20. I spent on average 5 to 15 and i got my hands on some hard to find Japanese Promo copies of 80's metal albums. I would have gotten more but for room. Now if i bought those same releases from dealers here, i wouldn't own them , i will leave it at that. I did get a Japanese press of Rock N Roll Over and it multiple times better than the American press.

[@briannewell6064]

I put a small piece of clear tape over the shrink wrap on the two corners at the opening. Keeps it from tearing.

[@poetsdreamsatc]

I found using a single edged razor blade works best opening albums.

[@tinostabile3256]

Hi Frank. A other great video. Always interesting.

[@memal25]

I don't like the look of the shrink being left on, but I do look the hype stickers. Sticking it on an inner sleeve is a good idea. My first stereo was a Sony two deck boom box that I got a ton of use out of.

[@brucegrossman3531]

I studied to be a teacher (High School History) did it for a year. And was of the mind I need to do something else.

[@BBB4416]

Shrink off , hype stickers YES !! …. I save my hype and put them on my plastic sleeve if possible

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Yes to the hype sticker

[@Channel33RPM]

I know you are a huge fan of the hyper stickers!

[@aa5az423]

I don't have a problem with all the multiple editions of the same pressings, but it certainly creates a Discogs nightmare. I manage my daughter's Discogs (because she's lazy about it and I feel sorry for her) and I'm telling you, on some of these new artists, the Discogs entry for some of these pressings is hard to sort out.

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Some time the hype stickers are epic

[@philfrank5601]

The latest Lorde record has a strategically placed hype sticker...not sure exactly how to deal with it😂

[@machiel5888]

I have a growing box of hype stickers and digital download cards. Anything that I don't want to get crushed by sliding the record in and out.

[@garrypeak4277]

I generally cut the hype sticker off the shrink wrap and just put it inside the album jacket. If it’s actually on the cover itself, I usually leave it on. Same deal with CDs. With the coloured variants, I don’t go out of my way for them, tho I have been getting some of the Kiss anniversary editions the last few years. Throughly enjoyable watching the Kiss fans and Ace fans argue 😂 Kiss puts something out and the Ace fans label it a cash grab, but when there are 20 odd variants of Ace’s (really Steve Brown) solo album, it’s “oh isn’t it cool there are all different colours” 😊😂

[@mikeoshea140]

Frank your the best you have multiple variations how many copies of Black Sabbath’s first album or master of reality do you have?

[@Channel33RPM]

Oh man... lots! I guess I do collect multiple variations lol.

[@RockVinylChannel.]

Great! 🤩🤩

[@Channel33RPM]

Thanks! 😃

[@mileshigh1321]

Not sure Vassilis is shopping but I get some Japanese pressings from Japan for lower prices than US or Canadian pressings! The quality is great and If I buy in bulk, like 6 or 7 albums at once, it keeps shipping down!

[@vasileioscharitopoulos8672]

Vasilis here :) My recent buys were 1- Creedence Clearwater Revival - S/T 1969 Japan Red press without OBI in VG+ for 65. UK 69' pressing goes for 25-30 in same condition and US goes for 20 . 2- Beatles Sgt. Peppers 1976 Flag series in VG+ with OBI for 50 while US goes less than 20 and German press for 25 3- Deep Purple - Perfect Strangers 1984 VG plus with OBI for 35, when Canadian press goes for 15 max and European 20-22 max. No bonus tracks included. They sound good for sure, but seems A LOT of money.

[@mikemoniz4441]

Enjoyed this, two comments. !. Like to buy the best quality version of an album available to me but I won't jump through hoops to get it or spend a ridiculous amount. So Japanese versions are out of the question at the moment. 2. I feel if someone is buying multiple versions for collectability, then I think they missed the boat on the purpose of music.

[@jhardy0786]

The reason they are doing new albums is to get their publishing rights back from their record companies so they make some money

[@Cimone90]

Its it isnt a gatefold, i leave the plastic. If it is, i take it off and cut out the sticker and just put it into the sleeve

[@catdeli]

I'm a "shrink off" guy. It's so fragile that it ends up ripping anyway sooner or later. I have saved every record hype sticker since the 70's and they are all cut neatly out. I did the same with CDs. They are not kept with each indiv album. I have a record store bag with all of them inside.

[@retromediaguy]

I have seen record stores price records higher because they have the shrink wrap on them. No Hype stickers at all. Un-shrinked album next to it in same condition was 5 bucks less...LOL...5 dollars for the shrink?? WOW!!

[@Channel33RPM]

Interesting. I'm not sure if I've seen this before.

[@retromediaguy]

​@@Channel33RPM I know right...I do know several collectors that refuse to remove the shrink wrap for the risk of lowering the value of the record. To me, thats just mind blowing. I totally understand keeping hype stickers, but just keep the sticker inside of the jacket with everything else. This whole idea of records having greater value with shrinkwrap is crazy..

[@anthonyleone6487]

A guitar pick works well to open the Shrink and it won't slice an inner!

[@Channel33RPM]

Someone else mentioned this as well... I never thought of this, but I'm going to try it.

[@jonathanmonk4013]

I remember buying Ian dury album do it yourself and then seeing what I thought was another version in the shops. Didn't know at the time there were 6 different wallpaper pattern album sleeves to choose from. This was back in late 70's so anyone got any earlier album variants?

[@jcm78]

Led Zeppelin’s In Through the Out Door was released later the same year as Do it Yourself. It also had 6 different covers.

[@Homebrew58]

I put all my discs in inner sleeves and store them behind the album jacket (in an outer sleeve) so they are never going inside the jacket ever again anyway. That lets me keep the shrink and hype stickers intact. Like Frank does with gatefolds I will carefully cut around the hype sticker and slide it inside the jacket or inside the gatefold outer sleeve.

[@mrkevcanada1]

Go Oilers Go

[@GNewcomb-q9v]

Hype sticker I cut out if shrink comes off like a gatefold. The multiple pressings is nothing more than a money gimmick! The label & even some entertainers like Swift knows there are people who will buy anything & everything from an entertainer or actual artist!

[@kristoffer5771]

Open the vinyl(shrink) by rubbing it against your jeans. Works perfectly. Warning. Don't do it in shorts. Ouch!

[@muldoon67]

No no no. Shrinkwrap: throw, Hype:throw, PVC sleeve: no. They are just records. Play them, enjoy them, roll doobies on them.

[@elpicsa]

u can always open your vinyl's with the nail u snort coke with.... just make sure it stays sharp enough to do so. :)

[@Channel33RPM]

Good tip, LOL.

[@tyeeslayer]

Still an Oilers fan??

[@Channel33RPM]

I haven't really followed them since we left... but I may have to pay more attention now.

[@tompatchak8706]

And then when it comes to multiple versions of covers and or records. I used to click comic books in the 90s and there would always be at least six different covers for one book and now they’re doing it even more I am I’ve been reading the new transformers comic book, and there are I think 12 different covers For each number like number one has 12 covers number 212 covers and they have different artists and different colors and different different variations and it’s really annoying because sometimes the comics don’t have the numbers on. They just have the covers and if I see a different cover, I think it’s a different book without reading it. I grab it and I purchase it and I take it home and it’s the same thing. So it’s basically all about the money which is really annoying, but you just have to be mindful and if you wanna collect all the things like that ace freely picture you showed you know go ahead it’s your money, just know that in the end, it really doesn’t matter

[@brandonio_granger]

I loathe the hideous the obi strip. It distracts from the original album artwork in most cases. With that said, I do keep them on the album regardless.

[@newavatar2947]

That wasn't very imaginative for just putting a big logo of "Rolling Stones" inside Hackney gatefold.Couldn't find any pics? A seventh grader could do much better. Especially it being their final album , most likely

[@derekjtaylor]

Agreed, it was pointless.

[@Channel33RPM]

I agree... I was disappointed with that gatefold.

[@RossHMay]

another cool vid.

[@MickSupper]

I don’t remove shrink wrap nor hype stickers. I just throw them away with the cover and put a generic cardboard outer sleeve. I just buy them for the music.

[@sheenawalker1751]

The multiple variations is ridiculous. One or two is fine. More than that is stupid and wasteful

[@kevinm5957]

Get rid of shrink and hype sticker

[@eternalhalloween1]

I never really got into different copies of the same record. Most of what I buy is from the USED store. Obviously everything is already opened.