Vinyl Record Storage

[@geoffreybrunell5592]

Stacking vinyl records vertically is also impractical in the sense that if you're trying to grab a record near the bottom of the stack, you have to be extra careful as to not cause the entire stack to fall apart

[@Diabolik771]

You should turn the shelf 90 degrees. Your top plate is not supported except by a few dowels. If you turned it 90, it would be like 10 times stronger because it would have 2 thick walls supporting the top which would help support the slim shelves as well. Best to reinforce the thin shelves with 90 degree metal brackets as well. Records are HEAVY

[@Kalprog]

You definitely do not want too much space because it allows for flex between the discs. This is just as bad as piling horizontally. A couple inches of room is sufficient, the way they fell when you sat down made me cringe. I love the poly sleeves on every one, that helps prevent ring wear as well. Great videos keep it up!

[@vinyleyezz]

Very true! I try to protect them as best as I can! I'm glad you like my videos! More on the way!

[@gibby3350]

what if you have only a small amount of records, would you want to store them the same way?

[@marikehazenberg]

use an bookend ?

[@JamboLinnman]

PinkPancakes 420 or get a record storage box

[@darkandscary3851]

I just got a record player for Christmas I stored them on top of each other as soon as I learned this I put them standing up on top of my bookshelf. I didn't know that could damage them! thankfully I watched your videos!

[@davoaleksanyan6286]

Isn't it bad if records slightly lean on each other? Kind of like yours in the video? Because of the slight pressure

[@vinyleyezz]

Actually I used to think that, but as long as they're not stacked horizontally they're ok. When they lean, their album covers take most of the weight.

[@davoaleksanyan6286]

+Vinyl Eyezz thanks a lot dude! I've been looking for an answer to that question for a while :)

[@vinyleyezz]

+Davo Aleksanyan anytime!

[@indyvinylz]

+Davo Aleksanyan i was thinking the same... i would try to avoid heavy angles for storage. the records in the video just seems to be a little bit over that "angle".. but thats just my feel, cause having mayn records at that angle also causes pressure, so i would try to avoid it the best you can, at least for your rare ones :)

[@Exelius]

Actually it is, records will warp. Record labels used to reccomend perfect vertical or horizontal stacking for storage, the only downfall of horizontal stacking being ring marks on the jackets because of wheight (and it also happens on tight vertical storage anyway)

[@7JANEWAY]

The small boxes you can get from Walmart are perfect for vinyl storage. For just a few bucks, you can get a sturdy cardboard box that can hold up to about 75 albums. This is perfect for those of us who don't want to spend a lot of money on vinyl storage (I'd rather spend it on albums!). Just a tip you might like to pass on. Keep up the good work! :) :) :)

[@mjallenuk]

Well that's all 61 episodes ... very informative and a few good laughs along the way. Cheers chap!

[@caribman10]

Yeah, Vinyl Eyezz, two things on those Ikea record racks; first, ALWAYS attach a 1/4" thick backing to the rack. It gives torsional strength you will find you need AND keeps dust out of the rack. Second, attach a metal "t" to each intersection in the front of the rack for the same reason.

[@markhennigan8198]

Hi my name is Mark Hennigan I find your videos very helpful I just started a while back a small record collection I bought a sharp brand record/cassette stereo system at the thrift store and was really excited and a couple days ago I found and watched one of your videos and I like them very helpful I recommend you to beginners thank you very much for creating these videos and sharing take care

[@TheAgeOfAnalog]

I have a similar shelf system, the Better Homes and Gardens 8 space red lacquer from WalMart. Cost $80 shipped. Looks identical to the Ikea. Very strong, no sag whatsoever. I bought a long section of household trim molding from Home Depot, cut into 13" sections, and glued them behind the records to act as a stop, so they don't slide all the way back to the wall. Works like a champ.

[@vinylkats6281]

Storage of an archive is always a complicated thing. If you have 100,000 albums plus like me, it becomes a bit of a nightmare sometimes. Great for smaller collections though

[@psgp298]

100,000 albums oh my god. and here i am trying to plan storage for my 800. CHAOS!!!! HOW do you keep them???

[@bluenote1297]

Just found your channel in search for videos which help me getting into vinyl. I really like your videos, keep that good work up!

[@vinyleyezz]

Thank you! I will!

[@silvialain]

I overpack my vinyl in the racks , I have no choice. And yeah I have a lot of vinyl sleeves that are damaged cause my cat seems to like scratching them. I am planning to cook my cat real soon , for two reasons , first is to avoid scratched covers , second is to fill my stomach.

[@x7universe76]

um

[@stevescott200]

IKEA has no back, I like a back that stops the record going through to the wall,

[@ChrisTheSheriff]

Milk Crates are like perfect for holding a small collection... Just a cheap solution I wanna suggest...

[@vinyleyezz]

+ChrisTheSheriff very true! Milk crates are awesome!

[@ndx2k]

The way I store my records it's hard to get them out and if I do it wrong the top bends a little bit, but there's no other place to store my records!

[@vinyleyezz]

Strictly Music haha that's the struggle of owning vinyl!

[@TheCommentator353]

The Ikea kallax are the best.

[@BruceCultureAllen]

Except this guy put them together wrong lol

[@winfield1775]

Eket is good too

[@alexk2501]

Living currently in Bklyn NY. I have approx 1600 albums and almost 150 laserdiscs. I was looking for an updated shelving for my collection before this pandemic hit. Thanks for reminding me about this topic.

[@pineapplenewman7471]

How long have you been living there

[@robsonbass6058]

The Ikea Expedit (now Kallax) is by far the absolute best record storage system for the money. If you have a table saw you can also make your own for even less. And Lowe's and Home Depot, et al, sell 4'x8' 5mm plywood sheets for around $15 that can be beautifully stained and nailed or screwed to the back. This makes it prettier and keeps records from slipping through. But, more importantly, it dramatically increases the strength of the cabinet.

[@NorsePJ]

I've been collecting LPs for over 50 years and plastic sleeves though they protect against ringwear won't necessarily protect against age spots or yellowish/orangey stains appearing. Any dampness or heat will affect LP covers whether in plastic sleeves or not. So rooms for LP storage must be kept cool or warm but not hot. And kept far away from any moisture. Sometimes plastic sleeves also cause problems with fostering eventual stains. I heard of one man who placed over a hundred thousand dollars worth of LPs in plastic sleeves and they all ended up with mould. Also, have less lean on your LPs as the above has too much lean. Leaning too much will bring about a negative effect on LP covers.

[@zolarczakl6486]

F-me! When I was just a teen in the 70s, I had my vinyl lps is a box, horizontally under my wire-springed bunk-bed. Then I noticed the spring marks showing up on the top album jacket. I also stacked a fuck-load of records onto the turntable's long multiple-capable spindle for long listening sessions. I realised that the extra weight tends to slow down the turntable... Fun times. Pet rocks and mood rings. Ahhh, the 70s and vinyl.

[@samuelwalker6496]

Thanks man, I've been starting a collection recently and I didn't know the first thing about record care. I was storing them flat and everything! But watching your vids helped me know about record care and what players to buy! If it wasn't for you I would have had a bunch of warped records!

[@tonyperek2999]

People need to know how to store, Handle, maintain their vinyl records and equipment properly for it all to give them years of good service for many years to come. Thanks very much for the videos. Please keep them coming. Thanks.,

[@Xottapchenko]

I have a pretty big shelf and not that much of records so I just use a book press to slightly help my LPs to stand vertically

[@Vince_Tasciotti]

I bought an eight cube organizer for storage of my LPs based on your video.

[@mannycalavera1998]

I have stored my records upright and lying down, and I have only experienced a warp problem on one record so fare. It was lying on the turntable, in the sun on hot summer day. So best way to avoid warp: Keep vinyl records away from heat and direct sunlight.

[@tomwebb7091]

Heat warps are the worst as they affect the grooves. Stacking records is not end of world as IF the LP warps it CAN be flattened back to like new. Heat warp its game over sadly. Ive found records stacked for decades and even the bottom ones werent warped even though id never recommend stacking anyway

[@lukerobert8355]

Kaki King! Fantastic album!

[@ExtraLeben]

jared new … that never gets old 🙈🤪😉

[@aaronornelas8571]

Thanks Jerrett, I use the cardboard box[apple box] method all i can do for now have a decent collection of 33 1/3 albums, was worried maybe cardboard would somehow ruin my records, so far it's all cool,

[@danchaplin134]

Good video mate I keep mine in vinyl storage case metal ones. Should be fine if kept up right like you said mate

[@hooodieninjaaa]

Great videos! I'll be looking forward to future uploads

[@vinyleyezz]

BigBlueOnYT Thanks man! I'll be coming out with great vinyl vids every Saturday!

[@Lellos_]

L I K E S A R D I N E S

[@lkbakken99]

I ide a wooden box i've found in my grandparents cellar, whitch were used to store dynamite. Perfect for 12 inch, with a bit og space om the side where i personally store ny singels

[@tomconnelly5494]

Very smooth. Good advice... Have you ever seen someone show a "Classic" 50 yr. old album, in "Pristine" condition, and then "Slam" the record into the cover? (Ever wonder how record covers get splits in them?")

[@vinyleyezz]

Tom Connelly haha yes, I cringe when I watch videos of people abusing their vinyl!

[@Itsthatguy24]

What about vinyl box sets (like the Beatles mono and stereo box sets) where the albums are all I the box and they are kinda crammed but the box is really built perfect for them. do you think that is bad for the albums? should I take out the foam that's in the box?I sure would hate for those albums to go bad just for being a little crammed in the box. love your videos. I'm learning allot

[@raymondgilbert3417]

AMAZINGLY HELPFUL

[@HarshanPushpakumara]

Hey Gerald, Im new to vinyl records. but I started loving them after seeing channels and the passion you have for the subject. Great work and most of your videos help me to figure out how to do things on Vinyl records and the players. thanks man..

[@steventurner8061]

Harshan Perera His name is Jarrett not Gerald...

[@HarshanPushpakumara]

Steven Turner thank you for correcting me sir.. Appreciate it..

[@KristianWontroba]

Great tips, as always! Love your channel! :D

[@josephfrye7342]

I almost ran out of space since some of extendedplay such as 7inch will sometimes warp but 12inch was already vertical however they are 12inch longplays. But it’s kinda hard I know it’s not good.

[@valkyrie-tx3kz]

I tried storing my records the way you recommended, they were standing up but leaning back against each other much like yours are on the shelf in the video but the one's in back with the most weight leaning back on them actually caused them to bow. Brand new records never listened to yet and already with a bow, never had that problem when laying them on top of each other maybe it was the flat downward weight keeping them flat instead of at an angle. Luckily I seen what was happening as they didn't look right on the shelf like the outer dust jacket was just starting to distort when the bow was just forming and I got to them before it got really bad but however slight it is the bow is still there. I like your channel as well as your content but having two essentially new records bowed from info I got here is really upsetting.

[@carlos-yx3ks]

i learned through my mistakes. I broke my Elvis Sun sessions because i was jam packing them in the cubbies. to this day i make sure they have wiggle room. twas a sad day that day.

[@greghopkins18]

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience with vinyl. What is your opinion on using plastic sleeves on records in storage?

[@goose1752]

What do you think about those Vitrola carrying cases, don’t have much space for shelves so I need something to store and protect my small collection

[@VGMFan20XX]

Should we have any concern about the pinch points such as the pressure against the last record in a row (especially at the top)? Thanks guy!

[@urosivanovic7146]

Thanks for your amazing video. Wanted to buy the same thing and, I Just wanted to ask you how many vinyls you put in one of those holes?

[@EenMagnetron]

But how about when theyre leaning to one side like in this video, isnt that wrong too?

[@grandmawitch]

I warped one by leaning it. Still plays but the brand new cover apparently wasn't sturdy enough.

[@CEGAGD]

I don't own that many records so for now i just put them on shelves vertically so that i can see the artwork instead of just the side of the jacket.

[@imagine9132]

I remember my mother stacked my records for like 3weeks then when i played all of them they we're all completely flat.

[@tomwebb7091]

Its bad enough allowing this amount of record lean already but to assemble the kallax and fill a shelf like this is also bad. The 4x2 kallax shown here must be kept with the 2 sections horizontally/flat and the 4 sections vertically. This means the larger cross section shelves are taking the record weight (around 60 lps per shelf is ALOT of weight!). Shown in this video we see a single inner cross section of shelf taking the weight and thus all thats keeping it up are the thin lugs as opposed to being better braced centrally the correct way. It does not take long on the internet to find images of collapsed ikea kallax (and record disaster!) due to the inner shelfs and lugs giving way from being aligned this weaker way. Just my two pennies.

[@rebrandingduringtryingtimes]

I know this sounds off-topic, but does the same happen to CDs?

[@Sonicjan]

Not that I know

[@lubosgombos582]

long story short no vinyl is analog device which store music on actual surface of record while cds are digital so as far as they not scratched while stored they will be good

[@moorevinyl3273]

Great tips - love yr channel..

[@vinyleyezz]

Thank you Craig! Glad you like my videos! More great stuff on the way!

[@AlexandreAubrey]

Hi, I love your channel, especially the tips and guides. I'm just wondering what inner sleeve you recommend? You mentionned it in one of your videos but I can't find it again... Thanks!

[@Livewire91]

Alexandre Aubrey mofi inner sleeves. Just ordered a pack.

[@cyberswiper6317]

I have a portable gramophone from the 30s it's a decca salon 10 is it recommended I place my shellac records in the holder inside the gramophone?

[@hemuli3828]

Awesome video again :D.

[@DeltaFilmAdventures]

Very Helpful!

[@VinylAthletes]

Your records stored at an angle like that can warp your records too.

[@johnzamora8333]

Where can I get the best of storage and he’s on video because I don’t have an IKEA here in Texas we don’t have it

[@yursickfrencass3713]

Is it okay if they slightly tilt like that?

[@vinyleyezz]

+YøurFriendCas yeah it's ok, the records will be fine. As long as they're not stacked horizontally on each other they can lean and still be alright.

[@maxairjet3741]

Great recommend ,thank you.

[@Daniel28021991]

Great video

[@Banki26]

I noticed that your covers are straight flat how can you keep them that way, I only have 2 but they are like opening where the record is in. (Idk if I explained myself right)

[@mattboyd4857]

My first record was eagles greatest hits got it this Christmas and I didn't store it correctly and it's already warped. Any advice for fixing it?

[@matthewcrean7266]

I store my records like this but I've only actually bought 2 myself. The rest are my parents. Why has one of the ones I bought warped within the first few days?

[@Livewire91]

Matthew Crean Thw warehouse it was stored in might have stored the record the wrong way or have wrong temperatures. Or the shop have too many revords stacjed horizontally against it. I have bought 20 new 180 gram reissue lps and like 8 of them are a bit warped. It is pretty common. As long as it does not skip or cause disortion when you play them.

[@DragonSlayer-ri5mv]

Best way to store 45” ?

[@lucasbarletta2986]

Shoe box

[@refleck3821]

@@lucasbarletta2986 hm. didnt know

[@jeffreykaufmann2867]

How many albums can you comfortably insert into one cubicle space of the kalkax?

[@Ditto-js1or]

Hey I just got a box of really old vinyl records and one of them says "coin machine only". Do you know what that means? I thought maybe it was from an old jukebox but I could be wrong.

[@eladiocofresi5202]

Records and shoes? Wining combination.

[@sawyershin5406]

is it O-K to store records like 2:20? a little bit in an angle. But not as much as the video? thanks!

[@karenannoyed153]

vinyl eyezz. i found my dads vinyl ! alot crammed in a box. alot dont have. overs. can i use parchment paper to divid them individually till i find something permanent? .

[@vinyleyezz]

+karen annoyed You could try wax paper or any soft cloth or fabric to separate them until you can get some good inner sleeves! Parchment paper might be too coarse and might scratch the records! Good luck!

[@karenannoyed153]

+Vinyl Eyezz thank you ! my dad and i have been talking and im going to get some sleeves and jackets

[@vinyleyezz]

+karen annoyed sweet!

[@Andre-ql2ei]

Is it okay if I just put them in a box vertically ? My shelves aren’t spacious enough so the vinyls don’t fit in them 😅

[@nodiet8660]

Don’t need to buy one, i already have one since years🤙🏾

[@markcovington8159]

Hey Jarrett. I like to help keep my vinyl record collection alphabetized. Do you usually like to keep your vinyl record collection in that particular order? If noy, why not?

[@zolarczakl6486]

I used to just put any record in any other jacket. Then it was just rock 'n roll roulette!

[@spunkinat0r]

Using kallax, too 🤟

[@bruhhda_mancakes3953]

are you standing up in this video

[@garrold7123]

So you're telling me they won't warp even more when they are laying on each other like in your video? Yeah, sure they are vertically stacked, though still falling on top of each other when flipping them. Especially when they are 180g records

[@hlyhhhhgvgknghgnfrbk]

due date you are great

[@mariod7473]

I am tired of my red Kallax, I will change them for black ones soon....

[@recordswithrem1547]

I’m so worried cause I’m in lockdown and away from my records and I’m scared that they might’ve leaned or slanted and it’s been like that for a month And I can’t go back to straighten them up

[@AZ-uq7kn]

Where do you live? Ill go check up on them for you 👌🏽

[@oellappen269]

Wtf bro

[@TheSpyt67]

Ok, i have a question. I found a 45 of Sam & Dave's "Hold On Im Comin'" under a gigantic stack of books in my attic (which gets up to 105 degrees and down to freezing). I dont have a turntable yet, im just starting to collect records. It doesnt appear to be damaged in any way, but how could it have survived? What are the chances of it actually being playable?

[@lunarkayla3177]

"Never store them horizontally like this" *looks over at records stored horizontally* ...fuck

[@freddouglas7696]

Did it affect the vinyls at all?

[@tomwebb7091]

Store them as horizontally as possible... not leaning and not flat. If you intend to keep records for life believe me this is the best way lol

[@monebyash2127]

Thanxxx

[@astrobot7]

Where can i get cheap outter sleeves for my vinyl albums

[@AbelValen]

Here's a pack of 100 for around 12 bucks. www.amazon.com/RPM-Record-Sleeves-100-Count/dp/B003NG2WIG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1464400863&sr=8-3&keywords=record+outer+sleeves

[@astrobot7]

+GARGANTUA 55 thanks

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

www.amazon.com/Mobile-Fidelity-Inner-Sleeves-50Pk/dp/B001LQSFKY/192-0801735-2018313?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001LQSFKY&linkCode=as2&linkId=AJ6IUVP4CQM4HR7W&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl&tag=vineye-20 you get 50 sleeves per pack

[@batman.darthmaul]

I love mofi sleeves. Unless the record comes with an anti-static sleeve...and even then I might still switch it out with mofi. Also check out ebay sellers.

[@rorycoffey5547]

use some toilet paper

[@MrGallaghers1]

How Store To Vinyl

[@Alex-vt4ot]

Could you show us your set up?

[@vinyleyezz]

deaz Definitely, I'll be showing my set up in future videos! Be sure to subscribe so you won't miss it!

[@MrBrodernafluff]

I made sure to look at some recomendations first so I was uppdated with some facts 😏👍

[@seanmiller4559]

Do they still fit in some milk crates?

[@tmc_fabio846]

no i just got one today and it didnt fit

[@MrsFish7]

..cardboard boxes aren't so good to store vinyl.... the times I've come across boxes of vinyl at bootsales with bow ended warped vinyl makes me feel like weeping..

[@davidmcaninch4714]

My dad and I made a record crate to store my records.

[@MrsFish7]

..you say your shelving is for 33rpm 12" records storage... why can't you also store 45rpm 12" records... I don't understand...

[@lunarlefty96]

What are the shelves called

[@foxmouth9380]

The Pickle Enthusiast kallax by ikea. there's also a walmart version of this shelf if you don't have an ikea nearby. the walmart version isn't too expensive and easy to build and shipping is also cheap!

[@ctmatv2750]

Are you the guy who makes the 4 hour sitting and smiling videos????

[@vinyleyezz]

+CTM ATV um, no. Lol

[@ctmatv2750]

+Vinyl Eyezz you know what I'm talking about?

[@vinyleyezz]

+CTM ATV I don't lol

[@ctmatv2750]

+Vinyl Eyezz search sitting and smiling on KZbin

[@tto0508]

"Shelves store records"

[@Fivehe]

I'm Jayre it newd

[@markhancockhecox]

Kaki King lol

[@mymixture965]

too many records leaning on one side, this is bad, so is the video. Thumbs down.