I remember times that I couldn't get rid of LP's without just giving them away. Last year a collector came by to give me 50 cents more per album and that raised his total cost per album to a whopping $1.50 per album. Of course he knew he was getting a deal! He looked old enough to not only have bought these albums in the late 60's and early 70's but he acknowledge their value. In a way we were on opposite sides of the fence. Maybe he had some sealed cellophane albums in mint condition. My point was that a sealed album seemed worthless to some degree. So for those of you who collect albums (LP's) that has a seal that has never been broken; if you do decide to open them up, I will assure you that no white vapors will pour out and consume you. Nor will your turntable get fried by lightning (if you have one). So, I do believe that Long Play meant play. Keep em clean-don't play one on top of the other. Keep em away fom high humidity. Blow that dustball off your stylus once in a while. Dust covers do have a purpose. And if for some wierd reason your turntable has a belt(hehe), at least replace it every 10 years or so. Last but not least, return your LP to its proper jacket and cover.