Your Record Storage, Whatcha got going?

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edited July 2020 in Other Music
Currently using a bookcase. Will very soon reach its limits on space and weight. One of the shelves is already bowing pretty good.

Have looked around at maybe buying something. but most I've seen are bookshelf oriented.

So I looked up DYI solutions. Found some plans for a 2 tier setup similar to record store bins.

plans are included at this site.

Anyone ever went this route?

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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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    one of the local stores recently relocated and rebuilt several bins. going to try to see if they still have the plans. theirs has shelving underneath to put more records in showing the spines...
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,644
    I have the PERFECT place finally cleared out in my den to put an Ikea 16 compartment Kallax- something I've wanted for several years- and now I can't get a pick appointment at Ikea and they want more money to ship the unit than the shelves themselves cost.  :anguished:
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    Ikea kallax.  Glossy white
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    The picture you show looks great for accessibility and coolness!  I just wonder about exposure to sun and dust. Might fade or warp your precious collection.  I've seen you have some great stuff. Mine are mostly stored inside a cabinet, in tote bags I can pull out. some in flimsy stacked crates covered by a blinged out cloth. 
    Maybe I should rethink my storage too!!!
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    edited July 2020
    cp3iverson said:
    Ikea kallax.  Glossy white
    Same, but black. When I finish remodeling my downstairs, I am having custom, built-in, solid oak shelving to replace my Kallax’s.
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    mookieblalock said:
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    Same, but black.
    We both won if we stopped in for swedish meatballs while we were there
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    cp3iverson said:
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    We both won if we stopped in for swedish meatballs while we were there
    You definitely have the tiebreaker!
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    edited July 2020
    Loujoe said:
    The picture you show looks great for accessibility and coolness!  I just wonder about exposure to sun and dust. Might fade or warp your precious collection.  I've seen you have some great stuff. Mine are mostly stored inside a cabinet, in tote bags I can pull out. some in flimsy stacked crates covered by a blinged out cloth. 
    Maybe I should rethink my storage too!!!
    direct sunlight wont be an issue in my little stereo area. for dust, I suppose a sheet can be affixed to the back. but all my stuff will wind up in poly covers anyway so shouldnt be an issue
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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    Kallax/Expedit here. 

    I have the brown/black look. 2- 5x5s and 2- 4x2s 
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    Tim Simmons said:
    Kallax/Expedit here. 

    I have the brown/black look. 2- 5x5s and 2- 4x2s 
    how many records in your collection? how many per cube are you putting in?
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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    I think a cube can hold 40-55 records (depending on sleeve thickness/box sets/whatever). There are in there good, but have room to move without being packed in tight. 

    As for the number of records I have, IDK. I stopped counting years ago. I'd guess 3000+ with 7"s and what not. 

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    edited July 2020
    I've been using the Expedits for about 15 years. Other than doing built ins, I think its the most affordable yet sturdy (as long as you properly anchor) and practical record storage solution. 

    I've also found looking at spines was an easier way to find a record vs flipping through a rack. So in that regard, I think its footprint is more practical than a record rack, especially in smaller spaces like condos and apartments. I guess if you have a house and the room, go for the bin, they look cool.


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    Tim Simmons said:
    I've been using the Expedits for about 15 years. Other than doing built ins, I think its the most affordable yet sturdy (as long as you properly anchor) and practical record storage solution. 

    I've also found looking at spines was an easier way to find a record vs flipping through a rack. So in that regard, I think its footprint is more practical than a record rack, especially in smaller spaces like condos and apartments. I guess if you have a house and the room, go for the bin, they look cool.


    how is your collection organized?
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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    Alphabetized A-#

    I also have sections broken out for Soundtracks, Compilations, Video Game Music, Broadway and Numero Group compilations. Those are also alphabetized.

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    mookieblalock said:

    Killer. I wanna come over!
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    Loujoe said:
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    Killer. I wanna come over!
    This one isn’t mine, it’s one a friend had built for a client, but I plan to do something similar at some point when I begin renovating. 
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    Tim Simmons said:
    Alphabetized A-#

    I also have sections broken out for Soundtracks, Compilations, Video Game Music, Broadway and Numero Group compilations. Those are also alphabetized.

    Alphabetical for me too. Chronological within any particular artist's section. 
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
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    dudeman said:
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    Alphabetical for me too. Chronological within any particular artist's section. 
    sooo that begs the question, reissues, are they chronological as well or based off original release?
    and to the post question? whatcha got going?

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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14

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