Vinyl Storage Options


I have a large vinyl collection that I would like to store in my dedicated music room.  I have around 700-1000 albums that I would like to store one level high.  Looking at some custom options that are running around $5,000 - $7,000.

Looking for others experiences in this regard.

Thanks.

drlou77

See my system if you are interested, which is posted on AG.

I went with Ikea shelve/racks, then reinforced each unit (I have four) by adding 1/4" plywood back panel.  The plywood was glued & screwed to the back of each. 

I can store ~600 LPs in each, totaling ~670 lbs per unit.   They make a great base if you want to place your gear on the top.  I can play with the dog right in front of the TT, and the cart never wabbles or skips.

Caution - I would not store 600 LPs on these units WITHOUT the addition of a glue & screw back panel.  

Good luck,

@finnegan Do you have contact information for the people who used?

@audphile1 Thanks, this is option is financially and functionally attractive.

@inagroove Thanks.

Thanks to all for your help.

These are from IKEA, very sturdy and (considering) reasonably priced. Each cube can hold 75 LPs. There’s 5 cubes per unit, they have various sizes.

I had a solid-wood media cabinet custom built for ~$800, IIRC, several years ago.  I designed it with custom-sized drawers for CDs, cassettes, etc. and two shelves for LPs at the top.  There is also a lip at the front of the shelves so the LPs won't slide out in the most severe of earthquakes.  It's really great having the LPs on top, so I can easily read the spines.  I think I have a photo of the cabinet in my Virtual System.

I would suggest you consider looking at any local cabinet manufacturers and see what they can do for you, and I highly recommend getting your LPs at eye level.