Custom Vinyl Record Boxes for LPs, Singles and Box Sets

What is a vinyl record box?

It is a corrugated box or mailer cut to the square shape of a record sleeve. The record lies flat, and the walls stay rigid so the sleeve cannot bow or crease.

Our photos show the main types. Flat LP mailers fold around the record, and a stiff board envelope carries a printed thank-you line. You can also see stacks of square kraft mailers ready to pack.

For bigger orders there are plain and printed cartons too. Those carry a shop restock or a pile of records going to a fair.

Which board keeps records flat?

Stiffness matters more than thickness for a single LP. E flute keeps the mailer slim, and fold-in pads add rigidity where it counts. For several records or heavier sets, B flute is stronger.

Bulk cartons for shop restocks are a different job. They carry real weight, so BC double wall is the usual choice.

Heat is worth a thought as well. Board will not stop a parcel left in a hot van from warping a disc, so advise buyers to open deliveries promptly in summer.

Should the record travel in or out of its sleeve?

Many sellers slide the disc out of the outer jacket and post it in its inner sleeve behind it. This stops the disc pushing through the seam of the jacket if the parcel is dropped on its edge.

Whichever way you choose, keep the record flat and centred. Add a pad on each side of the stack if the mailer has any spare depth.

Never post records standing on edge in a deep box. That is how corners crush and discs warp.

Do you make boxes for vinyl box sets?

Yes. A box set needs a deeper carton sized around the set's outer case, with room for pads above and below. These usually ship in B flute or double wall.

If the set has its own printed slipcase, a plain outer carton is often enough. If it does not, a printed outer box can double as the presentation case.

Coloured and picture discs deserve the same care as black vinyl, and often more. They are usually limited runs, so collectors check them closely on arrival.

What else can go in a record mailer?

Plenty of sellers add a few extras alongside the record. A poster, a lyric sheet, a sticker or a download card all fit flat inside an LP mailer without changing its size.

Bundles with a T-shirt or a cassette need more depth. Tell us everything that goes in. We will size the mailer so the record still sits flat on the base, with softer items on top.

For merch-heavy orders, a slightly deeper mailer with a pad over the record often works better than squeezing everything into the slimmest size.

Can one mailer fit several formats?

It can, but a fitted mailer for each format is safer. A 7 inch single rattling around a 12 inch mailer will likely arrive with dented corners.

If you only want one size, use the 12 inch mailer and add stiff pads cut to fill the gap. Many shops order two sizes, one for LPs and one for singles, and that covers almost every order.