How to Choose Material for Custom Vinyl Record Sleeves
Board weights, matte vs gloss finishes, single pocket vs gatefold vs rigid box sets, and when digital short run beats offset. Updated 2026-11-09.
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Music Packaging Notes
Practical guides on vinyl packaging, box sets and printed music merchandise — written for record labels, distributors and independent artists.
Print Requirements for Music Box-Set Packaging
The artwork checklist for vinyl box sets: PDF/X-4, CMYK and Pantone, bleed and die-line rules, proofing flow and Delta-E colour control. Updated 2026-11-09.
Read the guide →Gatefold vs Single Pocket: Choosing Vinyl Jacket Construction
When each construction wins, the schedule differences, artwork implications for four-panel spreads, and the white-sample validation step. Updated 2026-11-09.
Read the guide →Foil Stamping & Embossing on Vinyl Sleeves: Specs and Limits
Foil line weights, minimum type sizes, emboss depth ranges, tooling realities and the two-to-three finish stacking rule. Updated 2026-11-09.
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