Laminatträger

Laminatträger are a type of skin LP Disks or records made primarily for 45 rpm records. They serve as a protective barrier between vinyl records and UV light, thereby preventing the discs from warping or yellowing over time. These protective records are part of a common practice in the music industry to preserve the original material.

The manufacturing process of Laminatträger is closely related to the vinyl disc's production. First, the clear vinyl surface is laminated, or coated, over the original record. This outer layer guards the actual record from external influences. As a result, this type of record is a prized item for collectors, specifically for 45 rpm releases.

Putting a Laminatträger on the market is not limited to small-scale collectors but is also an option offered by a number of mass-market sellers. This means that buying an LP bundled with a protective coating is a viable option for some music fans. Due to the extra work involved and resources required to properly manufacture each record with a clear surface, Laminatträger command a higher price point compared to an unlaminated record.

However, when done correctly, the additional coating has a notably beneficial outcome. By buying a pre-fabricated laminated record, one is securing the long-term preservation of a music release at a specific audio fidelity. This stimulates further interest in the art of music preservation and also makes sourcing particular releases much more feasible, minimizing the pressure on record releases as commodities.