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- Your records should be stored straight and upright.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your records should be kept in an outer poly sleeves.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Your records should be stored in a climate and humidity-controlled environment.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
That is a summarized list of 3 definitive methods of vinyl record storage and the minimum you can do when storing your vinyl albums. However, we need to go a little deeper into why and how to achieve these things. We will go over a few methods and the pros and cons of each vinyl record storage method and our final recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How To Store Records Properly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Storing records properly is an important part of collecting vinyl records. If this is done wrong you could end up destroying your very valuable collection. There are many ways to do this properly and there are some steps you should take to ensure they are treated correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We have already gone over which is best storing your records flat or upright<\/a>. In that article, we explain why you should not store your records flat. In this article, we hope to go deeper into why and the other things you need to know about record storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storing Your Vinyl Records Upright, Especially For Long-Term Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best method of storing your records is upright in the supplied sleeves and outer jacket, preferably in a poly sleeve. If you do not store them upright, you run the risk of warping or damaging your vinyl records. Storing them upright in a poly sleeve also helps prevent ring wear to the outer sleeve. Ring wear is when you see a white outline of the record on the outer jacket from where the album has been sitting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Store Your Records Upright – Common Mistakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We want to take the time to dive into the reasons why this matters as most people glance over it or worse disregard it altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As someone who has a collection of well over a thousand records, I have spent a lot of time researching and making sure I have the proper place and space to put my records. A part of the space equation is making sure that you can store them upright. There are several reasons why this is the case. Here are a few:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Keeps records from warping over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ensures better airflow for the records<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reduces temperature between records as heat rises<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reduces moisture build-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reduces and helps prevent ring wear on outer jackets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lowers risk of outer sleeve corners bending<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How To Keep Vinyl Records Upright? Crate? Dividers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The best method for keeping your vinyl records upright is dependent on your situation and the number of records you have. There are great bookshelves for larger collections, Turntable stands with storage for smaller collections, and even record storage containers for very small collections. We plan to go over how to keep your vinyl records upright using all of these methods. We also plan to go over different options you may have for purchasing items that can help keep your vinyl records upright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nStorage Containers For Vinyl Records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you have a smaller collection or want a more travel-friendly method of storage then a storage container for your vinyl records may be what you’re looking for. If you do a Google search for vinyl record storage containers or cases you’re likely to stumble across hundreds of different products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Somethings keep in mind or you were generally looking for a smaller container that would fit your records. Preferably this would be a square similar to a milk crate and actually, a milk crate<\/a> makes a great storage container for vinyl records. Another option you could look at is there are specific storage cases for traveling with vinyl records<\/a>. We have experience with these as well and actually enjoy them for some of our more collectible records. They’re great for keeping your more collectible records out of arm’s reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Keeping Vinyl Records Upright In Your Storage Container<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
It’s important to keep your records stored straight upright. By this we mean the records need to be stored as straight as possible, preferably the straighter the better. Some storage containers like the Victrola storage case<\/a> are thin enough that even a small amount of records will be stored upright without much effort. If you’re using a milk crate or a wood storage crate<\/a> this may be a little bit more difficult. You can always just add more records or add something heavy inside the crate to help keep your records upright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro\u2019s And Con\u2019s Of Storing Records In Storage Containers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
There are several pros and cons of using storage containers to store your records. Some of this really depends on what type of storage container you purchase. For instance, if you just buy a milk crate or a crate-style container you get a larger size for larger collections however there’s less protection there than a storage case with a lid. Some of the pros and cons of storing vinyl records in storage containers can be found below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Your records should be kept in an outer poly sleeves.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
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