Not seen one of these before. Well, not until now. And it's been 'hidden' in my collection for years.

 

That's a mid 1950's sleeve from Capitol.

That's a mid 1950's sleeve from Capitol.

Figured it could be as early as that.

Think I have a few of these with coloured red or blue discs.

Edited February 26, 201411 yr by Prophonics 2029

Just in case it wasn't originally clear, I am referring to the detachable corner tab and not the fact it's a nice 50s company sleeve

Columbia also had the detachable corner on their 50's sleeves.

Columbia also had the detachable corner on their 50's sleeves.

Great, thanks for letting me know that.

What was the intention of the detachable corner?

Maybe the idea was for the Record Store clerk to detach the corner and it would be easier

to know what was selling?

90% of the time I see these sleeves- a) the corner is still attached and b) there is

no info filled out on them.

Maybe the idea was for the Record Store clerk to detach the corner and it would be easier

to know what was selling?

90% of the time I see these sleeves- a) the corner is still attached and b) there is

no info filled out on them.

The Record Store clerks weren't doing a very good job then were they?