Fix Record Jacket Split Seams WITHOUT Ugly Tape

[@soundmatters]

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[@MazharA]

I myself have been using generic Elmer’s glue, acid free and 40 cents or so, bottle lasts a very long time. I lightly apply it with a paintbrush, it makes it slightly gummy and pliable and I just smooth it over nice and it’s like it never happened. I do the same with spines that are worn and peeling, and anything that is deteriorated and starting to split to reinforce it. Had a copy of Neil Young’s Harvest as well that was completely split open all sides and I was able to fix it solidly. Really fun to do honestly, and you’re able to grab records you generally wouldn’t due to splits and other damage.

[@Mright6]

I used the double sided tape meant for installing a plastic window insulation kit. Much thinner than the foam tape that you show.

[@bazukaran]

can you add please amz link?

[@erics8757]

Very good vid! I've not yet seen these types of repairs covered on any other video. 👍

[@John8_43-44]

This is an excellent video, very informative, and perfect introductions; very professional. Thank you so much, it's a great help.

[@soundmatters]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@alanchalfant522]

I’ve gotten pretty good at fixing them myself with a mixture of glue, and a couple other things that I put in there to make it dry quickly. It looks natural but, these look like they could be an incredible aid to what I’m already doing.

[@stevebird9510]

I use E-6000 glue and I've never had a problem but this is a great idea 💡

[@TBNTX]

I'ved used the SeamzEasy repair strips for many years. They work.

[@soundmatters]

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[@davidh7959]

I use coloured Sharpies along the edges that get scuffed, with a steady hand you can't tell.

[@BlytheWorld1972]

Use Prit-Stick for album covers that have come away from the seams its fast sticking made especially for card and also it wont mark the cover it just wipes off if you get any on the cover and the bond is strong i use it to fix old vintage toy boxes books and record covers its also great if the record jacket has fluffing down the spine with paper flaking off just rub it down the spine and with your finger rub all the flaking and fluffing flat once its done you cant even see the repair and it stops it getting worse.. wet wipes for laminated cover and also window cleaner for laminated covers great for getting finger marks off and making the cover look new however do not use window cleaner on matte covers!

[@scottroberts7103]

For the flaps where the glue has failed, I use a Scotch tape roller. It eliminates the chance of any mess from using glue. They are available in the stationary aisles at Walmart for a couple dollars each. Well worth seeking out. For the blown out seams, I also use the Seamzeazy strips.

[@soundmatters]

Cool. Is that a double sided tape you use? I'm finding the tape perfect for flap-style covers and Seamzeazy best for the non-flap sleeves.

[@worldvinylrecord3989]

Thank you for showing this. Very nicely done 👌 Cheers!

[@soundmatters]

Glad you liked. Thanks for watching

[@skykingimagery899]

Very good. Short and sweet. It was the Seemseazy that I was looking for. Now the very last step leaves a slightly ragged edge at the top no matter how well repaired. How much does that affect the selling price?

[@soundmatters]

You could try very very fine sand paper gently to smooth off the top edge. As for resell, tricky to say without seeing what other copies are going for. A quick Discogs search is probably the best route forward :)

[@johnbren1351]

I've been using a glue stick for 20 years on the first type; quick, easy and very reliable. Must admit the second type only occurs with 2nd hand buys so its factored in to the purchase. I'd certainly try Seamzeazy if I had a pack.

[@MarkAPurnell]

Great information.

[@soundmatters]

Glad it was helpful. Enjoy the music

[@JDSyme]

Another good tip which you may have covered: Use a few drops of lighter fluid on a paper towel to safely remove small, old price stickers. You can soak the sticker for 30-45 seconds to make it even easier. Does not work so well on stickers that are years old.

[@soundmatters]

Thanks J.D - great addition to the topic. I need to do a video on cover restoration. Cheers!

[@reclusive_potato]

I kind of want to try this but is there a chance it could damage the cover? Like fading of colors?

[@mojodanslabiblioteque]

Brilliant and timely video. Any ideas for crumbling cardboard covers, also, how do we remove old taped seams. And would we use fine sandpaper for fraying especially where we handle the cover when putting the record back in it’s cover, although I now store mine in Blakey sleeves separately. Thanks.

[@mojodanslabiblioteque]

Timely and important video, Amy ideas for covers that are now crumbling and also ‘fraying’ on open sides where you insert the vinyl -is that where the very fine sandpaper would come in? Thanks

[@soundmatters]

Yea, you have to be careful doing it, but the frayed edges can be mitigated by using very fine sand paper 👍

[@jr-bo9kj]

for method 1, if the seem isn't split all the way to the end of the sleeve, say just halfway... should I open it all the way to get the tape along the whole sleeve (top or bottom) or start from where split begins (e.g. middle of the top sleeve)? Great vid!

[@soundmatters]

Thanks for watching and your question. If it will come apart without force, then it will be easier to apply across the whole thing, and you'll get a stronger repair. Hope this helps!

[@jr-bo9kj]

@@soundmatters thx again. fixed my sleeve, didn't come out as professional as I'd like but better than good enough. My sleeve was split completely across the bottom and quarter of the way on top. The 3m adhesive is crazy strong.

[@gracelincrizaldo4564]

Hi! What can you reccomend I do to repair covers where the sides and corners have been eaten by termites. My fault stored them in the wrong place. Thanks for your help.

[@soundmatters]

That is a tough one, I've never seen damage like that before. How bad is it? If the edges are completely gone, perhaps the Seamzeazy can help?

[@josesitojode6354]

Where are the links for both products?

[@soundmatters]

In the video description 👍

[@MajorTom106]

How would you recommend fixing a split seam at the spine?

[@soundmatters]

Can be tricky depending on how bad it is. You might be able to feed in one of these strips to fill the gap and then maybe use very fine sand paper to take off any fraying paper, if that makes sense?

[@7JANEWAY]

Which cartridge are you using?

[@nattyco]

I use a glue stick.

[@enricoromagnoli7153]

Hi, do know where to find seamzeazy in UK? On the company website it's $50 delivery, on eBay sellers don't deliver to the UK...

[@johng.4711]

Any tips on removing unsightly tape from a cover?

[@soundmatters]

Sadly, it's pretty difficult once it's fully set and old. It has a tendency to pull the print away with it too. Wet wipes are pretty useful for removing old sticker residue from price tags though.

[@RubenEditIT]

i get a damp cloth and make it first wet. then i dry the sticker and heat it up with a paint dryer and then it comes easily off (most of the times like an 85% succes rate). maby try it on an worthless record first :)

[@ministerofdarkness]

Re- glue that sleeve! So easy to do! My 12 year old can do it! Especially on bloody UK covers! Holler if you wanna do a US pressing!

[@spacemissing]

I use wide clear tape, which is as sophisticated as I'm going to get about it.

[@RubenEditIT]

damn, so all your are taped... thats a shame :/

[@jesusgavemeaids]

Ah I didn't know what the title meant... I have LPs that would be NM if not for a minor seam split on a few...but these aren't seam splits, these are completely apart. I don't think you can even fix a real seam split, which is where the cardboard splits where it's folded over to be adhered to the other part of the jacket.

[@nigelstansfield1644]

You can get double sided tape in UK,but maybe not 1/2 inch.I have successfully used woodglue,but you have to ensure nothing squeezes onto the inner suface of the cardboard.Use wooden clothes pegs along the seam.Put a couple inside the jacket whilst it is setting.Cardboard is a wood product.Other glues simply dry up over timr as the original gum has done.

[@pgh45rpms]

Santana lp released August 30, 1969. Tony Bennett recorded April 1958. Beatles released July 10, 1964.

[@grayhalf1854]

But how to grade once the invisible repair is done!?! 😎

[@soundmatters]

Now that is a good question! 🎶😎🎧

[@elcentrocoffey8889]

How do you in stick record albums stuck from being wet a long time?

[@loekskywalker_9855]

funny cus i wanted to fix my santana 1969 vinyl too lmao

[@allimoore3914]

If you use clear outer sleeves, I find you don’t have to fix seam splits.

[@soundmatters]

It certainly becomes less critical - particularly if you use a dual-pocket sleeve. But I like to fix them up anyway.

[@terrra_2024]

That's no help if you buy a second hand record and it comes with a split seam.

[@lawrence5368]

Could a person not make these them self and just use white glue? That way you could make adjustments if needed before the glue sets.

[@klandersen42]

The problem with glue is you can't control exactly where it goes and it will very likely go well beyond just the small 1/4 of an inch or 1/8 inch working area you have from the outer edge of the cover when you squeeze the two sides together, blocking the actual LP disc from being inserted into the sleeve.

[@saltech3444]

@@klandersen42 Yes you can control it. Just cut out a strip of greaseproof paper and use it to shield the interior of the cover. Old bookbinder's trick. It's better than using this double sided tape business, which is probably acidic and won't have the staying power of PVA glue.

[@awotnot]

pritt stick for goodness sake

[@cpe1704tks]

my guy just completely disregarding the H in adhesive. wtffff

[@soundmatters]

Who's ya guy, me old mucker?

[@cpe1704tks]

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[@inkeleanna5929]

7ozet vur.fyi

[@RubenEditIT]

just go away

[@JuhnnyPaint]

Are there no British manufacturers of double sided tape. 3-M is an American company and your money needs to stay in Britain for a strong economy