The Man who Invented the Best Archival Sleeves: Mike Sarazin

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[@brkly99]

I am a Canadian living outside the country for over 5 years now. Mike’s accent makes me homesick!

[@drbryant23]

Mike Sarazin. The Man. The Legend

[@aavt2u]

"still there?" ha ha looks like if he was asleep 20:58 Love the Mike sleeves! love the 45rpm videos!

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Vinyl Storage solutions is the greatest.

[@skyehenderson8869]

Thank you so much for your efforts!! I will be ordering from you this weekend.

[@zsoltarkossy7724]

Thank you Michael for inviting Mike to your channel! I learned as well from your video about the sleeves and I just received my first big order two weeks ago! So happy to see Mike “in person”! Excellent video, as always!

[@waynehammonds3673]

I've been using their sleeves for almost two years and absolutely love them!

[@cwilko11]

Great Video, Great sleeves.. cant get them quick enough !!!! Thanks Michael, love the channel.

[@MrKarlengel]

I discovered them through your channel. I ordered 50 and was gobsmacked. Just ordered 50 more. I watch my package every couple of days as it goes all the way down from Canada to my forwarder in Miami and then to Colombia.

[@primeanalogrecords]

Vinyl Storage Solutions should be your one-stop-shop if you are wanting the best protection both inner and outer sleeves! I too use the 4mil dual pocket sleeves and there is nothing on the market to compare! I also use their inner rice paper sleeves and at least as good as MOFI if not better! Plus if you order like I do a hundred inner and outer they will ship your order to the US for free! Impossible to beat!

[@The_Music_Sanctuary]

I have talked with and purchased his products for my entire collection, he has done alot of research into it. Mike is a fellow Canadian Veteran who is trying to make a small business thrive. Thank you for the plug for his business and quality product Michael, cheers.

[@razorback-mark]

I have been using VSS for 6 months or so and love it. Customer service (Mike ha!) and shipping (Mike haha! ) are great. Your next video should be how you handle your records.

[@danmartinez5502]

Mike and Mike I have been using Vinyl Solutions for around 10 months. Great products. Mike's attention to detail has resulted in a superior product. Is it a little more expensive yes, but the huge investment I have made in acquiring my collection I need his quality. The best thing is that Mike is always looking for a way to improve his products. Mike is a great guy and easy to deal with and open to suggestions. That is why I always have his back...

[@maurice4407]

Mike, amazing sleeves , just got my first order. They are really beautiful.

[@NotedArchived]

YES! currently have my 3rd order placed to complete my full collection overhaul to these beauties. Great to hear the backstory and concept from the horse's mouth.

[@whitey7998]

Mike is such a nice guy and great to deal with. Bought a few sleeves and looking forward to getting them. Thanks Michael.

[@coletrain4121]

Nearly my whole collection is in VSS. My gatefolds, if not thin, go into single pocket 5 mil from Sleeve City. Been looking forward to the new oversized, dual pocket, single tuck. Your 4 mil dual pocket, single tuck is the best outer on the market. There’s no danger of catching the exposed flaps when sliding in and out of the stacks like on the resealable tape versions. Plus, the disc itself is slightly elevated in it’s pocket, thereby only the jacket is making contact with the shelf it’s slid in and out of. All around MVP 👌🏼

[@monochromios]

Very interesting and pleasing video. Mike's sleeves are the best for quality material and storage purposes, no completion out there. Definitely we need sleeves for box sets! Thank you for sharing. I wasn't aware you're a vaper! I have to send you some fused claptons I do in my lab.

[@Michael45RPM]

Hi Stefano... yes my personal bad habit :-)

[@wattootang]

Great video! I've received my first order of the dual pocket sleeves today and wow! What a product! Mike (45 RPM) I wondered how you store your hype stickers and OBIs using these sleeves? Thanks again for the great content..

[@PrimeMover93]

Because of your original sleeves I use video I placed an order over Christmas and can’t wait for them to arrive and properly sleeve my gate folds. Great content, awesome video, thank you!

[@jasonnicholson6386]

Fantastic channel. I’ve been enjoying it for quite some time. We have similar collections and tastes. I’ve used VSS almost since he started. Best out there but the issue has been the lack of larger ones. Glad he is launching the new 13x13 double LP ones. I prefer those. I just don’t use the doubles like you with the sealable strip although I did on a few. The side pockets are great. For the box sets, Bags Unlimited in Rochester, NY have the larger box sets with flaps both a small and large version and they launched a much larger 15x14 a few months ago with the flap which easily fit the MOFI One Steps, AP UHQRs and even larger box sets like the Kraftwerk Boxset, etc. It at least protects them while we wait for Mike to come out with his. Mit freundliche Grusßen und vielen Dank!

[@Michael45RPM]

Hi Jason, thx for sharing you thoughts :-)

[@happyhippythevinylguy]

Great product my friend I enjoyed this video very much

[@sonniecagnazzi7996]

bring it over to Europe please!

[@MrLovell1971]

Just ordered my first cant wait to use this product congrats Mike Sarazin great video and great questions.

[@marklatkowski6526]

My thanks to you both for this video. Excellent!

[@ThePressingMatters]

Hi Micheal, I'm glad i caught this video, as I've been thinking about converting to the dual pocket solution since I saw you explaining then in another video. Very informative, and I'll be ordering a batch to try out! Thanks to Mike for what looks to be a great product line.

[@miketomlin6040]

I love ring wear, more the better, often radically improves the cover. You know: In a Silent Way? Compare ring wear to no ring wear.

[@butchgo3756]

I love their dual pocket sleeves!!!!!!

[@bikemike1118]

Don’t know why I am watching a video about record sleeves when I am only a „cd guy“ , maybe because it’s weekend 😅 ...but enjoyed it just as much 👍🏼

[@panagiotisargyropoulos2217]

Wow...love you man...this is knowledge! Just scrolled down and watched the other videos on sleeves. Great video also June 28th 2020. So well presented. And then a question comes up "A good sleeve is a must, but why a 4 mil is better to a 2 mil"?

[@Michael45RPM]

Its thicker ergo better protection

[@charlieflexon]

My order from VSS was just delivered while I was watching this video. Haha.

[@theflipside-vinylcommunity]

Fabulous video.

[@abefrowmahn]

Just placed an order!

[@_Vinyl-zs8fe]

Good video and good to see you both! I would love to see a sleeve that fits the MoFi One Steps. Michael, good point about the bulk orders. I took advantage of the Black Friday sale and bought a couple bulk orders. Here’s to 2021 for you both!

[@kevinmoore994]

Thank you,and thank you for posting the link in a few comments as I was a little confused as well. I placed my first order last month and can’t wait to get them (now I have to check to make sure I ordered the right ones...). Cheers.

[@jorgek.4685]

Excelent vídeo...great job

[@jannesandsten7953]

Great video, i would love to try these sleevs out. Hopefully we can by these sleevs in Europe soon!

[@Michael45RPM]

you can Order on the Website

[@jannesandsten7953]

@@Michael45RPM yes i know that, but that mean i have to pay double tax as the company is out EU, dunno if that is happens for you aswell when you order something outside the EU?

[@stephenmcleod3714]

I have the same issue. Any ideas on a European solution?

[@bortwernerheisenberg6396]

Julie’s Been Working for the Drug Squad

[@roysegev12]

Hi Mike , I’m going to get my order in a few days , what do you recommend for large vinyl boxet like the Beatles White Album or thicker

[@BiggestApple]

Have always used Japanese resealable but would be interested in trying these if it weren't for the high shipping and import costs

[@ytpdpcvn]

Hey Mike you mentioned shipping to Australia, however your website blocks my entry! I'm not using a VPN either!

[@memyselfmyvinyl894]

I use their outer sleeves exclusively. I try and use the inner but currently out of stock.

[@TheMrMoosy]

I'm using outer sleeves made of archival polyester (mylar): exceptional clarity, UV protection, no discoloration, also passed the photo activity test and very sturdy over polypropylene. However, mylar is pricey and dual pocket is not an option at the moment so I might give this product line a try. I see nothing but positive reviews. Thanks for the video.

[@HoomanR17]

Hi Michael, can you share how you store your records that are inside a box set like a One Step, etc.? Do you store them outside of the box placed in the same 4 mil double pocket sleeves but add a blank cardboard sleeve inside? How many records per sleeve? Or something else. Thanks for explaining.

[@MJEvermore853]

I hope he answers this question someday, as I would love to get a few good tips on how the 2 Mikes deal with their box sets.

[@zeljangoljevscek8789]

Uff! 56😁/😜65 thanks 4! selectors!vinil never dies!

[@laurentcousin2051]

Hello, I’m new to your channel which is great. I wanted to ask you: how do you clean your records. I use the Degritter and I’m really happy with it. Have a nice day.

[@stephenmcleod3714]

Mike - I ordered from you recently and was very satisfied with your products. I intend to order more. However, I was very surprised by the import duties into Europe. Is there a European supplier?

[@vinylstoragesolutions177]

Hi Stephen SN Vinyl carries some of the products. snvinyl.co.uk/epages/eshop943300.sf/en_GB/?ObjectID=47157319

[@JP2JZ]

Thank you for this update, much appreciated. When I go to the website I don’t see the ones you have with the removable strip that seals like you show. I only see the 4mm with flap with no tape. Is the removable strip covering a small adhesive strip?

[@Michael45RPM]

Go here: vinylstoragesolutions.ca/collections/12-inch-lp-record-products/products/4-mil-dual-pocket-lp-vinyl-record-outer-sleeves-resealable-crystal-clear-cpp-25-sleeves-to-a-pack

[@florianpasch2495]

I was just about to ask which exact sleeves you use and wanted to confirm the link with you before ordering. Once again perfect timing. Thank you Michael

[@JP2JZ]

@@Michael45RPM many thanks and now purchased.

[@StuartMcFarlane]

Hi, Just when you thought all those questions would now go away, another one!!!! I am very interested in placing an order with Vinyl Storage Solutions so thank you for highlighting it to us. I can't help but notice though most of the time you hold up a LP I see quite a bit of extra bits of plastic hanging off the sleeves (at the seams). It doesn't bother you or doesn't catch on fabrics, etc.?

[@Michael45RPM]

This is called Angel Hair and goes away very quick

[@StuartMcFarlane]

@@Michael45RPM Good to know because I've already placed a biggish order! I saw the angel hair in a few of your other videos and was meaning to ask. So when I saw your video today I thought "perfect time to ask"!!!

[@NotedArchived]

in my experience this situation you describe isnt the norm. it's an exception. as with varying labels and printing manufacturers - not all jackets are the exact same side. the overhang of outer sleeve material happens on certain jackets that are shorter on their width. i'd say maybe only 5 or 6 out of 100 lps had this issue. and when it did, it didn't seem to be any bother in a physical way. the only caveat was the visual aesthetic. also, please note that you can put jackets into these sleeves vertically or horizontally. some jackets only fit one way or the other. and in the case of gatefolds - if you use two sleeves they have to be put on horizontally. this issue doesnt occur if you store a normal/single jacket in the sleeve vertically - ie, with the flap at the bottom of the jacket. it only occurs if you put the jacket in from the side with the closed end of the outer sleeve on the right side of the jacket face. hope that helps!

[@StuartMcFarlane]

@@NotedArchived Thanks Michael. What I was referring to mainly was the extra little "stringy bits" on the seams and corners I noticed a number of times when Michael held up an album. I wasn't really commenting on the dimensions of the sleeves just the extra stuff Michael referred to as angel hair. Cheers, S.

[@NotedArchived]

@@StuartMcFarlane ah, i see. it seems you're referring to these tiny strands of material that remain after the sleeves are separated and sealed in the manufacturing process. these are minimal and can simply be pulled away with no damage to the sleeve. i ordered 300 sleeves and only had a little bit of this stuff. maybe on 10-15 sleeves. no problem at all. just pull away and discard. i liken it to a speck of dust. hope that's helpful.

[@TheRollingStoness]

same age brothers..

[@tomlu1816]

What sleeve do I pick for my gatefolds ?

[@JP2JZ]

I too would like to see it spelled out for dummies like me. For example this sleeve I’m showing at time stamp.....whatever.....see description for link of this time stamp. Perhaps he could have a special link for 45rpm and that way a small proportion of all linked sales could go back to 45rpm?

[@Michael45RPM]

vinylstoragesolutions.ca/collections/12-inch-lp-record-products/products/4-mil-dual-pocket-lp-vinyl-record-outer-sleeves-resealable-crystal-clear-cpp-25-sleeves-to-a-pack

[@peterrech2307]

Hi Mike, do you have representation here in Australia???????

[@vinylstoragesolutions177]

Hi Peter. Not yet, there's a few irons in the works, but nothing firm. Thanks

[@Theomite]

His name is Mike Sarazin... ...His name is Mike Sarazin... ...His name is Mike Sarazin... ...His name is Mike Sarazin... ...His name is Mike Sarazin... ...His name is Mike Sarazin...

[@Michael45RPM]

right

[@DC-xx4kv]

You’re still kids! ‘62 ha.

[@alistairmackinnon4216]

Mike or Blake?

[@itsvladzino3246]

MQA files require no sleeves!

[@fulltimecasualnz]

You could put in sleeve and never use. Fixed 🤣

[@johnnythefoxs]

I myself use the so-called "japan plastic sleeves" for the recordcover, and then I put it in a plastic sleeve with the dimensions 325 x 325 mm. Works exactly as it does in the video above, though much cheaper.

[@mat.b.]

Expensive and mediocre quality, all these youtubers that pushed this brand so much should be ashamed