I organize first by a few categories ..... symphonies, chamber music, other orchestra, and then by composer within each group. Then jazz, singer-songwriters, early rock, test/demo records, and misc other. Within these I arrange alphabetically by performer. I've got over 1200 lps, and 1100 cds, and the system works for me.
I do this because I usually choose what to listen to by category first, e.g. I fell like listening to Judy Collins tonight ... then it is easy to remember to go to singer-songwriters and find "Collins" group of discs. Then make a choice.
I do this because I usually choose what to listen to by category first, e.g. I fell like listening to Judy Collins tonight ... then it is easy to remember to go to singer-songwriters and find "Collins" group of discs. Then make a choice.