Storing Vinyl Records Horizontally

For large collections invest in blank or pre labeled record dividers to make things easier to sort and navigate.

Storing vinyl records horizontally.

A strong and sturdy shelf wins the vinyl storage race. Which can damage records in just a few minutes. Unlike your indoor greenery vinyl records should be stored in a relatively dry environment about 35 40 relative humidity or rh. Store your records in their liners and turn the open end of the liner towards the inside of the sleeve if possible.

Over time the vinyl can warp and become misshapen. For best results don t store your records in a bright window a grow room or a tanning bed. When vinyls are piled high or horizontal in this case it can cause the shelving to collapse like a pack of cards. Vinyl records should be stored in a vertical position to maintain their shape.

However horizontal storage is not the best option for vinyl longevity. Storing them horizontally risks having them dish warp from the weight of the records on top. Indeed we see it a lot in movies and magazines. Keeping a flashy record collection horizontally on a shelf looks cool.

When choosing furniture or a crate box to store your records in it is important to make sure that it lets us store the records upright give at the records good support and room air to breath. Vinyl records are most susceptible to ultraviolet light. But for long term storage or for collector s items i would definitely go with the extra protection of a vinyl record bag. This is where vinyl record storage guidelines part ways from indoor plant care.

Use suitable shelves or crates boxes for vinyl storage. Pack your records tight enough that they cannot slant or lean but with enough wiggle room to be able to remove individual records. Apple boxes and wine cases are okay.