Nagaoka Anti-Static Inner CD Sleeves (20-Sheet Set)

I'm very protective of my collection, so with how many CDs are released in digipaks without a proper tray nowadays, these sound like a great idea on paper. Unfortunately, there are bad batches of this item here and there, and you won't realise it until it's too late and the damage is done beyond repair. They can leave a cloudy warped residue on the playable surface of the disc, that could not be cleaned off with fluid and a microfibre cloth. I've had dozens of valuable discs damaged by this, from now hard to find Japanese pressings of The Beatles, and Radiohead, to various other stuff that cannot be replaced. Better off leaving them in its original packaging with the potential minor scratch that a clouded up disc.

I can no longer recommend these sleeves. I was shocked and horrified to discover that, as another recent reviewer recently warned, these sleeves are leaving marks/residue on the recorded side of my CDs. I had to use a microfiber cloth and isopropyl alcohol to remove the residue. It was a very time consuming and frustrating to go through so many discs. My CDs are kept in a room with low humidity and regulated temperature. I won't be buying these again. At this point I think it's safer just to store the discs in the digisleeve packaging without inner sleeves.

These Nagaoka anti-static inner sleeves are a game-changer for any serious CD collector. They are incredibly soft and smooth, ensuring that my discs are protected from scratches and static build-up, which can attract dust. I've replaced all my old paper sleeves with these, and I can already see the difference in how clean my discs stay. They fit perfectly inside the original jewel case or cardboard sleeves. If you care about preserving your music collection for the long term, these inner sleeves are an absolute must-have. Fantastic product!