PVC Record Jackets: Are They Safe? - Evidence of "Misting"

PVC record sleeves are infamous for causing irreparable damage to vinyl records. The internet is awash with evidence that they can cause a mysterious "misting" on the record sleeve under certain conditions.

The theory is that because vinyl records are also made from PVC (an oil-based product), the two items can merge given the wrong climate. The result is a misting effect on the record, which is audible as hiss.

Knowing this, I've had these away from my collection for years, but what I didn't count on was the damage they caused to my stowed-away Vinyl Storage Solutions poly sleeves.

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