RECORD STORAGE GUIDES

Look After Your Records So They Last A Lifetime

Protect Your Investment

Your record collection likely cost you a lot of money. In many cases, you might even own a few priceless, rare original pressings.

Like us, you probably want to protect that investment.

A good record collection should last a lifetime and beyond. So to ensure your records last, we’ve compiled the best advice on how to store and protect your collection.

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Best Record Storage Guides

Marc Henshall

Vinyl Storage Solutions Rice Paper Sleeves – Better than MoFi?

For years, MoFi inner record sleeves have set the industry standard for “archival quality” record protection when storing your vinyl records. Their three-ply design and ultra-soft antistatic polyethylene material made them the go-to choice to vinyl enthusiasts the world over seeking unparalleled protection for their record collection. …But what if they could be better? Canadian company Vinyl Storage Solutions (VSS)

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Marc Henshall

Best Vinyl Record Inner Sleeves

To safely store your vinyl records, you need good-quality inner sleeves. We’re all familiar with the standard-issue paper sleeves supplied with most new record releases, but are these really up to the job? Basic paper sleeves might be cheap to produce, but they’re not up to the job if you want your records to last a lifetime and beyond. Paper

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Marc Henshall

Best Outer Record Sleeves for Maximum Protection

A crisp, brand-new record straight off the production line is a beauty to behold. Untouched by the outside world, your new record arrives spotless and ready to provide years, decades, and possibly generations of joy. Vinyl really is the best format for experiencing the album as an art form. But there’s a problem… As soon as we begin enjoying our

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Marc Henshall

Do Records Fit In Milk Crates? – It Depends!

Years ago, it was fashionable to store vinyl records in milk crates, as they are sturdy, easy to move, and the size was just about perfect for housing 12-inch LPs. Milk crates became so popular as a record storage solution that it caused problems for the dairy industry. Milk crate theft became a huge issue, costing the industry millions each

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Marc Henshall

Storing Vinyl Records Safely to Protect Your Collection

Storing vinyl records safely is essential. Whether it’s for day-to-day accessibility or long-term in storage boxes, you must store them correctly to ensure they last a lifetime and beyond. You’ve worked hard to afford your collection, and the chances are, you’d like them to remain in great condition for as long as possible. If you’re anything like me, you’d probably

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Marc Henshall

Can You Store Records Flat: Horizontal vs Vertical

When storing your vinyl records, it can be tempting to stack them in horizontal piles. This could be to save space, or perhaps you just like the idea of a convenient stack somewhere near your turntable.  There are several different reasons why you shouldn’t store records horizontally and why it’s better for the longevity of your collection to store them

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Marc Henshall

Record Player Stands: Tables for Turntables 

Investing in a dedicated record player stand or a turntable unit is essential if you want to get the most from your vinyl hobby. There are many units available (all with different pros and cons) designed to suit different living spaces and record collections.  In reality, any solid cabinet or surface can make a great space to house your turntable,

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Marc Henshall

Best Crates for Vinyl Records 

Whether you’re moving your entire collection or simply prefer crate-digging to flicking through shelves, crates and boxes are an important part of vinyl record storage.  Crates are arguably one of the most flexible ways to store records. They’re compact, easy to tuck away, and highly portable. Even if you already own a large cabinet or shelf for storing the bulk

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Marc Henshall

Creative Ways to Display Your Vinyl Records

Besides the great sound, ritual, and process, a huge part of vinyl’s lasting appeal is undoubtedly the aesthetic. Enthusiasts hail the large format artwork and the sense of satisfaction that comes with physically owning the music you love as just part of the reason why vinyl record sales continue to grow year-on-year. Many album covers are pieces of art in

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Marc Henshall

Best Vinyl Record Storage Solutions in 2023

Owning physical copies of your favorite albums is the best way to experience music. They’re collectible, tactile, and in many cases, beautiful works of art. Best of all, with the right recording, mastering, and production, they sound fantastic. Unlike streaming services, of course, records take up space… As your collection grows, you’ll need to pick the best vinyl record storage

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Marc Henshall

How to Organize Vinyl Records & Save More Time for Music

If you’ve established a sizable record collection of any kind, there’s a good chance you’ve had trouble locating a particular record at some point. Organized chaos only gets you so far, and once you reach a collection of, say, 100 or more, it’s definitely time to establish some sort of system to organize vinyl records. If you manage to get

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Marc Henshall

Clear Inner Sleeves? More Bright Ideas form Innovators, Vinyl Storage Solutions

Canadian startup, Vinyl Storage Solutions (VSS) make designing innovative new record sleeves look easy, as they hit the market with yet another new product. Owner, Mike Sarazin left a lasting impression on Sound Matters last year with two great products that attempt to re-invent the record sleeve. Firstly, his dual-pocket outer sleeves, which enable you to seal the record artwork

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Marc Henshall

Vinyl Storage Solutions Sleeves Review: Dual-Pocket Outer Sleeves

Vinyl Storage Solutions Sleeves – Record Sleeves Reinvented? The humble vinyl record sleeve: a simple, but essential accessory for any record collector. For a long time, we’ve recommended polyethylene inner sleeves, and polypropylene outer sleeves as the best way to protect and store your vinyl records. But what if they could be improved? Enter Mike Sarazin, the man behind Canadian-based

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Marc Henshall

Upcycled Vinyl Record Storage – How to Guide

Record storage solutions is a popular topic across the vinyl community. We’ve covered best practice storage in the past, and we’ve also covered the ubiquitous, and numerous solutions available through IKEA, but what if you’re after something a little more bespoke? The IKEA route is a great affordable way to get started with record storage – I owned their NORNÄS

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