Storing Vinyl Records Horizontally

However horizontal storage is not the best option for vinyl longevity.

Storing vinyl records horizontally.

Look for shelves with long horizontal rows and short columns about 1 to 2 inches 2 5 to 5 1 cm taller than your largest album size allowing you to store more records. Vinyl records should be stored in a vertical position to maintain their shape. Pack your records tight enough that they cannot slant or lean but with enough wiggle room to be able to remove individual records. 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. Keeping a flashy record collection horizontally on a shelf looks cool. This is where vinyl record storage guidelines part ways from indoor plant care. Use suitable shelves or crates boxes for vinyl storage.

Storing them horizontally or one on top of another may cause warping. For large collections invest in blank or pre labeled record dividers to make things easier to sort and navigate. When vinyls are piled high or horizontal in this case it can cause the shelving to collapse like a pack of cards. Any warping will change the way a record sound and can make it unplayable.

Which can damage records in just a few minutes. Over time the vinyl can warp and become misshapen. Unlike your indoor greenery vinyl records should be stored in a relatively dry environment about 35 40 relative humidity or rh. Apple boxes and wine cases are okay.

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. Store your records in their liners and turn the open end of the liner towards the inside of the sleeve if possible.