Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Shipping vinyl records? In this step-by-step guide, learn how to pack and ship vinyl records safely to help prevent damage during transit. We'll walk you through the best way to package record albums, including choosing the right vinyl record mailers, protective materials, and shipping boxes for LPs and collectibles. Whether you're selling records online, shipping a vinyl collection, or sending an album to a friend, these expert FedEx packing and shipping tips can help your records arrive safely and in great condition.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Gather Your Packing Materials
0:37 - Prepare the Vinyl Record
0:46 - Add Protective Cushioning
0:52 - Choose the Right Shipping Box
1:01 – Pack your records
1:14 - Create Your FedEx Shipping Label
1:20 – Declared value limits and third-party insurance
1:32 – Place a copy of your label in the box before sealing
1:44 - Label Your Package
1:51 - Drop Off or Schedule a Pickup
✅ **Vinyl Record Packing & Shipping Checklist:**
**Step 1: Gather Materials**
* Vinyl Record Mailers (Rigid or Box-Style)
* Corrugated Cardboard Outer Box
* Cardboard Stiffeners
* Bubble Wrap®
* Protective Sleeves (Inner & Outer)
* Corner Protectors
* Void Fill (e.g., packing paper)
* Heavy-Duty Packing Tape
* "Fragile" Labels/Stickers
* Two printed copies of your FedEx shipping label
**Step 2: Prepare the Vinyl Record**
* Remove the record from its jacket to prevent seam splits.
* Place the vinyl in a clean, protective inner sleeve.
**Step 3: Add Protective Cushioning**
* Place the record (in its sleeve) and the jacket between two cardboard stiffeners.
* Wrap the bundle in bubble wrap for extra protection.
**Step 4: Choose the Right Box**
* Use a dedicated vinyl record mailer or a snug-fitting corrugated box.
**Step 5: Secure the Contents**
* Place the wrapped record inside the box and fill any empty space with void fill to prevent movement.
**Step 6: Create & Place Your Shipping Label**
* Weigh and measure your package.
* Visit fedex.com to create your shipping label and consider additional declared value for valuable LPs.
* Print two copies and place one inside the package.
**Step 7: Seal the Package**
* Use the H-taping method with heavy-duty packing tape to securely seal all seams.
**Step 8: Label the Package**
* Attach the second shipping label to the outside, ensuring the barcode is flat and visible.
* Apply "Fragile" stickers to the box.
**Step 9: Ship Your Package**
* Drop it off at a FedEx location or schedule a pickup.
For more expert packing tips, visit:
➡️ fedex.com/en-us/shipping/packing.html
Need help packing? Find a FedEx Office location near you, and we can pack it for you for a fee:
➡️ local.fedex.com
#HowToShipVinyl #VinylRecords #FedEx #PackingTips #RecordCollector #ShippingTips #LP
Shipping vinyl records? In this step-by-step guide, learn how to pack and ship vinyl records safely to help prevent damage during transit. We'll walk you through the best way to package record albums, including choosing the right vinyl record mailers, protective materials, and shipping boxes for LPs and collectibles. Whether you're selling records online, shipping a vinyl collection, or sending an album to a friend, these expert FedEx packing and shipping tips can help your records arrive safely and in great condition.
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Gather Your Packing Materials
0:37 - Prepare the Vinyl Record
0:46 - Add Protective Cushioning
0:52 - Choose the Right Shipping Box
1:01 – Pack your records
1:14 - Create Your FedEx Shipping Label
1:20 – Declared value limits and third-party insurance
1:32 – Place a copy of your label in the box before sealing
1:44 - Label Your Package
1:51 - Drop Off or Schedule a Pickup
✅ **Vinyl Record Packing & Shipping Checklist:**
**Step 1: Gather Materials**
* Vinyl Record Mailers (Rigid or Box-Style)
* Corrugated Cardboard Outer Box
* Cardboard Stiffeners
* Bubble Wrap®
* Protective Sleeves (Inner & Outer)
* Corner Protectors
* Void Fill (e.g., packing paper)
* Heavy-Duty Packing Tape
* "Fragile" Labels/Stickers
* Two printed copies of your FedEx shipping label
**Step 2: Prepare the Vinyl Record**
* Remove the record from its jacket to prevent seam splits.
* Place the vinyl in a clean, protective inner sleeve.
**Step 3: Add Protective Cushioning**
* Place the record (in its sleeve) and the jacket between two cardboard stiffeners.
* Wrap the bundle in bubble wrap for extra protection.
**Step 4: Choose the Right Box**
* Use a dedicated vinyl record mailer or a snug-fitting corrugated box.
**Step 5: Secure the Contents**
* Place the wrapped record inside the box and fill any empty space with void fill to prevent movement.
**Step 6: Create & Place Your Shipping Label**
* Weigh and measure your package.
* Visit fedex.com to create your shipping label and consider additional declared value for valuable LPs.
* Print two copies and place one inside the package.
**Step 7: Seal the Package**
* Use the H-taping method with heavy-duty packing tape to securely seal all seams.
**Step 8: Label the Package**
* Attach the second shipping label to the outside, ensuring the barcode is flat and visible.
* Apply "Fragile" stickers to the box.
**Step 9: Ship Your Package**
* Drop it off at a FedEx location or schedule a pickup.
For more expert packing tips, visit:
➡️ fedex.com/en-us/shipping/packing.html
Need help packing? Find a FedEx Office location near you, and we can pack it for you for a fee:
➡️ local.fedex.com
#HowToShipVinyl #VinylRecords #FedEx #PackingTips #RecordCollector #ShippingTips #LP
