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Telefunkens, also part of the Decca group, were packaged this way too in the 1950s, at least in the USA. Both 12" and 10" LPs in boxes. I have checked a number of them and find no independent text insert. But then it wasn't needed because the backs of the LP jackets have program notes. A couple of my Telefunkens have the enclosed LP sleeves in very heavy clear plastic sleeves. Don Tait -----Original Message----- From: Steve Smolian <[log in to unmask]> To: ARSCLIST <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tue, Apr 23, 2013 4:07 am Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] LP packaging question All I've seen are imports in more fragile, thinner covers than we used in the U.S. but were standard abroad. Most are from the London import group- L'Oiseau-Lyre, Ducretet-Thompson, etc. These were specialty items, imported in smaller numbers and tended to get lost on the shelves. The box increased visibility and provided a printed spine which the records otherwise lacked but which U.S. records had by the time these were brought in, c. 1957? Offhand, I can't think of any that were in stereo in these boxes. Steve Smolian -----Original Message----- From: Paul Stamler Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 2:46 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] LP packaging question On 4/22/2013 4:23 PM, Thomas Stern wrote: > Anyone recognise this type of package - assuming there was NOT a booklet, > why the additional box ???? I've seen a few of them. I think the answer is prestige. Peace, Paul