We are Passionate About Record Protection
45 Years in the Business and counting...
The year was 1980, and Paul McCartney had just released McCartney II. That’s me in the photo, 20 years old and working at one of the largest record distributors in South Florida. What started as a job quickly turned into a deep connection with the music industry and the vinyl community.
After spending 15 years in the business, I struck out on my own in 1995—selling records online long before vinyl became cool again. Over time, my passion for collecting and preserving records led me to something more specific: helping collectors protect their collections.
After decades in the music world and years of selling online, I’ve developed a line of protective sleeves that meet the needs of serious vinyl collectors. If you’re looking for reliable, high-quality storage for your LPs or 45s, check out the products I offer below. All are manufactured right here in the USA.
J.D.
Proprietor @ Collector Essentials
Why Our Sleeves?
- We focus on a true fit and strong seams so your jackets stay sharp.
- Acid-free polyethylene and polypropylene, for long-term protection.
- 3 mil thickness and reinforced seams that don’t split.
- American-made bags from U.S.-sourced polymer with tight QC.
