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Does this product even exist? For Vinyl...
Posted on: 21.07.2013 by Delena Katherman
So, I recently converted from an S4 to Technics and Traktor Scratch Pro. I've been buying some vinyl records, of course, in addition to using control vinyl.

I'm looking for an easy way to carry some records to a venue, so I assumed that someone out there produced a "wallet" for vinyl (similar to the CD wallets you can buy where you just put the disc in a sleeve and leave the case behind). Obviously it would be much bigger to accommodate a 12", but the concept would be the same. I could easily flip through the book and select a record from a protective sleeve, and I would leave the actual cardboard and paper record sleeves at home. It wouldn't have to hold a lot of records.

However, I can't seem to find anything like this online. Does anyone know if something like this exists? If not, obviously I could simply pack the records in their original sleeves inside a traditional DJ bag (my Mono EFX bag can hold vinyl) but it would still be nice to have the item I described. Thanks for any insight!
Lannie Kutay
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Stop discouraging my potential customers you two
Dude you are our Asian connection!! You are gonna start a little djranking s store of you own! I like it!
Doreen Schurle
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by tekki
The most awesome and sustainable solution!
Stop discouraging my potential customers you two
Random X
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by Patch
Wanna solution to this problem???

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Stop looking for things to buy and go practice!
The most awesome and sustainable solution!
Tegan Ruport
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
Looks like the UDG record sleeve is no longer available, but that's exactly what I had in mind.
Still avalible in the UK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UDG-Creato...item2a2e7a7b48
Brunilda Kora
22.07.2013		Wanna solution to this problem???

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Stop looking for things to buy and go practice!
Lilliana Perris
22.07.2013		IS323329-01-01-BIG.jpg

This....put your Soundcard and Headphones in there.

Doreen Schurle
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by synthet1c
already available
Ah there we go, EXACTLY what I was talking about.
Cammie Delacerna
22.07.2013		Uhh. Why not just use like a milk crate type of thing?
Lannie Kutay
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Stop discouraging my potential customers you two
Dude you are our Asian connection!! You are gonna start a little djranking s store of you own! I like it!
Doreen Schurle
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by tekki
The most awesome and sustainable solution!
Stop discouraging my potential customers you two
Random X
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by Patch
Wanna solution to this problem???

Attachment 19058

Stop looking for things to buy and go practice!
The most awesome and sustainable solution!
Delena Katherman
22.07.2013		Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. Like I said in the original post, I have a Mono EFX Fader bag with a specific compartment for vinyl. I know there are lots of options for carrying records and their original sleeves, but I was surprised that there weren't more options like the UDG Wallet that Synthet1c posted.

Like Craig said, the UDG record sleeve is still available in the UK, but it doesn't look like it's being manufactured anymore (and no US shops are selling it). And, it has "Serato" branding on the front (not a big deal, but I'm a Traktor DJ). I still believe there is a niche market for the item I'm ideally looking for, but it might be too "niche" to be very profitable!

Mdcdesign? Let's build some!
Tegan Ruport
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
Looks like the UDG record sleeve is no longer available, but that's exactly what I had in mind.
Still avalible in the UK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UDG-Creato...item2a2e7a7b48
Tania Somppi
22.07.2013		Courier record bag?

I prefer a good solid record box with an angle across the top so you see the vinyl while you flicker thro, lock your tunes and headphones away in and it's a makeshift seat to sit on while you're waiting to play
Brunilda Kora
22.07.2013		Wanna solution to this problem???

PizzaBox.jpg


Stop looking for things to buy and go practice!
Teresia Janusch
22.07.2013		You can get small record bags...that hold 20, but the rest of the space could accommodate headphones etc...
Lilliana Perris
22.07.2013		IS323329-01-01-BIG.jpg

This....put your Soundcard and Headphones in there.

Delena Katherman
22.07.2013		Looks like the UDG record sleeve is no longer available, but that's exactly what I had in mind.
Augustine Mitzen
22.07.2013		ha 'supercheap' and then '50 bucks'

right
Doreen Schurle
22.07.2013		Well I'm always looking for new business opportunities Can't convince EVERYONE to buy a set of cables from me
Jonathan Chiuchiolo
22.07.2013		There is still a bit of a niche left as that only fits 8 records and there is no place to store your needles without a separate case, but that thing would cost probably $2 to manufacture minus the embroidered logo.
Doreen Schurle
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by synthet1c
already available
Ah there we go, EXACTLY what I was talking about.
Jonathan Chiuchiolo
22.07.2013		already available

Doreen Schurle
22.07.2013		Let me do some research/haggling and see if I can find out a) how much it'll cost to have them produced, and b) whether or not there's a market for them
Delena Katherman
22.07.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
I could always have one manufactured with ABS plastic inserts BETWEEN the sleeves. I reckon the whole thing wouldn't cost more than $25.

That's for an EVA plastic (one of the semi-hardshell cases that are common these days) wallet with a handle as well. They make them at the moment with a 2x2 grid of CDs in EXACTLY the right size, just needs the inserts changing from a 2x2 grid to a single 12" insert.
That's exactly what I'm talking about!
Marcos Zelko
22.07.2013		Crane just came out with a case that holds 16 records apparently. Its quite expensive for what your getting tho.

http://www.cranehardware.com/product...d80b04c420e350
Doreen Schurle
21.07.2013
Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50
The issue is that you don't want the weight of vinyl on top of each other. The difference is that a milk crate actually fits the vinyl perfectly.

I don't like hte idea of vinyl being left in a floppy 'protective' sleeve. They need to have some rigid support. That support isn't provided in a CD wallet.

Honestly, if you're only bring 5-10 records, I don't see a need to even have a carrying case.
I could always have one manufactured with ABS plastic inserts BETWEEN the sleeves. I reckon the whole thing wouldn't cost more than $25.

That's for an EVA plastic (one of the semi-hardshell cases that are common these days) wallet with a handle as well. They make them at the moment with a 2x2 grid of CDs in EXACTLY the right size, just needs the inserts changing from a 2x2 grid to a single 12" insert.
Gaynell Rydberg
21.07.2013
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
It seems ridiculous to bring a milk crate to a venue for just 5 to 10 records (the rest of my tracks are digital). You could make the same argument for CDs: why not just bring a crate of CDs and their cases with you?

And, I understand the protection thing, but clearly a wallet/book could presumably be made with protective sleeves that are as effective as the standard ones.
The issue is that you don't want the weight of vinyl on top of each other. The difference is that a milk crate actually fits the vinyl perfectly.

I don't like hte idea of vinyl being left in a floppy 'protective' sleeve. They need to have some rigid support. That support isn't provided in a CD wallet.

Honestly, if you're only bring 5-10 records, I don't see a need to even have a carrying case.
Doreen Schurle
21.07.2013
Originally Posted by DJrepooc
I found a couple on ebay, not sure on quality but here are a few of my finds

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hold...-/251307360127

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-45-RECORD-...-/370857269896

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Peer...-/130950027041

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-SILV...-/181174623955
Yeah, they used to use them for assembling albums out of singles. They were also quite popular in the 78s era. Still, for DVS users who like to spin a few bits of "real" vinyl along with their timecodes, a book that takes 10x 12" records might be pretty awesome...
Retha Antonitis
21.07.2013		I found a couple on ebay, not sure on quality but here are a few of my finds

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hold...-/251307360127

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-45-RECORD-...-/370857269896

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Peer...-/130950027041

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-SILV...-/181174623955
Doreen Schurle
21.07.2013		*furiously starts e-mailing his supply partners in China*
Delena Katherman
21.07.2013
Originally Posted by SlvrDragon50
Uhh. Why not just use like a milk crate type of thing?

Although I really do believe you should use the outer sleeve. It's good protection on top of the inner sleeve.
It seems ridiculous to bring a milk crate to a venue for just 5 to 10 records (the rest of my tracks are digital). You could make the same argument for CDs: why not just bring a crate of CDs and their cases with you?

And, I understand the protection thing, but clearly a wallet/book could presumably be made with protective sleeves that are as effective as the standard ones.
Gaynell Rydberg
21.07.2013		Uhh. Why not just use like a milk crate type of thing?

Although I really do believe you should use the outer sleeve. It's good protection on top of the inner sleeve.

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