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Framing LP 's

I have a couple of signed Mccartney Beatles' LP' s that I am thinking of having framed; can anyone advise on the sorts of things that are important to consider - regarding protecting the item and how to best display these items

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Permalink Reply by Paul on January 20, 2015 at 1:34pm

keep it out of sun direct sun light. Use uv glass anti acid matting and loose fit inside the frame.

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Permalink Reply by Steverino on January 20, 2015 at 2:20pm

Paul is right about his framing suggestions... but when I display signed photographs, LPs, Lobby Cards, etc.... I frame a nicely done, professional color photocopy and keep the originals safely protected elsewhere. That way you can enjoy viewing your prized autographs and save a ton of money by choosing a cheaper frame, glass, mat, etc. You'll rest easy knowing that your original is safe from the sunlight, fluorescents, sticky fingers, acid mats, etc. and no one will be any the wiser. Just a thought for you.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on January 20, 2015 at 3:23pm

Yup. I don't have many framed autographed in my home, but the handful I have are high resolution photographic copies. I scan the original at 400 dpi and then print it through Shutterfly. Under glass, no one knows it is not the original.

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on January 20, 2015 at 3:54pm

Really? What's the point in buying the real deal then? You could save a lot of money :-)

It wouldn't be the same to me if the real items weren't on the walls. There's plenty of safe ways to display autographs, museums and libraries do it for thousands of visitors everyday and they deal with much more valuable and historically important items.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on January 20, 2015 at 4:01pm

I enjoy flipping through my binders of originals. I dunno... I just don't need the original on the wall to enjoy it. And it always caused me stress worrying if my stuff was being slowly damaged. Plus, it's easy to swap out the copies when I want to.

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Permalink Reply by Mike T on January 20, 2015 at 4:25pm

What do you use for binders? I'm looking for a good archival book for my 11x14s.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on January 20, 2015 at 5:05pm

Nothing special. Just generic staples 3 ring binders with ultra pro sleeves.

For higher value photos, I use Mylar sleeves and archival photo boxes from Bags Unlimited.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Zarelli on January 20, 2015 at 5:07pm

Check out bags unlimited for mylars or photo presentation books for 11x14s. I have used them for years with good results for a wide array of storage materials.