Custom vinyl record mailers are stiff, flat corrugated boxes made for 7 inch, 10 inch and 12 inch records, and TBPB prints them to your size with no minimum order. We beat any written quote for the same specs.
Why a record mailer is built differently
A record is flat, heavy and brittle at the edges. A generic shipping box leaves empty space, so the record shifts and the jacket corners dent. A record mailer is sized to the jacket with only a little clearance, and its walls are stiff enough to resist bending. The most common failure is a seam split or a collapsed corner, which the right board and a snug fit prevent. Many mailers also have a self-locking lid that stays shut without tape.
Sizing by format and stack
A standard 12 inch LP jacket measures roughly 12.4 inches square, and a 7 inch single about 7.25. Those figures vary slightly between pressings, so measure your own jacket. Thickness matters more: a single LP is thin, but a gatefold, a double album or a record with a thick sleeve can double the stack. Tell us the exact stack height you ship, and we set the interior to hold it with only a small amount of room, because loose records scuff.
Board choices
E-flute corrugated is the usual choice because it is thin, stiff and prints cleanly. A heavier corrugated build suits bulk or international shipments. A rigid chipboard mailer feels premium and suits limited editions, but it is heavier to ship. Avoid fill that can shift inside the box, as it defeats the purpose of a snug mailer. If you ship several records at once, consider a deeper mailer sized to the stack rather than stuffing a single-record box.
Print and unboxing
Print the lid with your label or band artwork in CMYK, and match brand colors in Pantone if consistency matters across pressings. Printing the inside of the lid adds a small surprise when the lid opens. Matte coating resists scuffing in transit. For limited pressings, a foil logo or a blind emboss gives a collector feel without extra bulk.
Related shipping boxes
For general products, see our mailer boxes. If you ship records with merchandise, such as a poster or a slipmat, an ecommerce box can carry the extras. A foam insert can hold accessories. The full mailer boxes category shows more sizes.
Think about the postal side too. Mailers that are flat and stiff stack neatly on a pallet and ship through standard parcel networks, but a box that is only slightly too big will let records shift and ring-wear the jackets. Record the actual weight of a full mailer and price your shipping before you order a large run. Because TBPB has no minimum order, you can test one size with a real shipment first, then adjust.
Add a fragile or do-not-bend note on the lid artwork if you want it seen by handlers. Handlers see the lid first, so it is the right place for it.
- Formats: 7 inch, 10 inch, 12 inch, multi-record stacks
- Board: E-flute corrugated, heavier corrugated, rigid chipboard
- Print: CMYK, Pantone match, interior print, matte, foil
- Closure: self-locking lid, tuck, tab lock
- Quantity: no minimum order
Send the product dimensions and the quantity you want, even if it is one, and TBPB will draw the dieline and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a vinyl record mailer?
It depends on the format. A standard 12 inch LP jacket is roughly 12.4 inches square, and a 7 inch single about 7.25. Measure your jacket and stack height, and we will set the interior to match.
Is there a minimum order for custom vinyl record mailers?
No. TBPB has no minimum order, so you can order one mailer or thousands. Send your format and quantity and we will draw the dieline and quote it.
What board is best for shipping records?
E-flute corrugated is the usual choice because it is stiff and prints cleanly. Heavier corrugated suits bulk shipments, and rigid chipboard suits limited editions.
Can I ship more than one record in a mailer?
Yes, if the box is sized to the stack. Give us the combined thickness of the records and jackets and we will build a mailer to fit.
Can I print the inside of the mailer?
Yes. A printed interior makes the unboxing feel considered, and it works on both corrugated and rigid builds. Send artwork and we will set it on the dieline.
Do you beat competitor quotes?
Yes. Bring a written quote for the same size, board, print and quantity, and TBPB will beat it.
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