Storing Vinyl Records Horizontally

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

Storing vinyl records horizontally.

Storing them horizontally or one on top of another may cause warping. Vinyl records should be stored in a vertical position to maintain their shape. Vinyl records are most susceptible to ultraviolet light. Which can damage records in just a few minutes.

Keeping a flashy record collection horizontally on a shelf looks cool. 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. This is where vinyl record storage guidelines part ways from indoor plant care. For best results don t store your records in a bright window a grow room or a tanning bed.

Store your records in their liners and turn the open end of the liner towards the inside of the sleeve if possible. Any warping will change the way a record sound and can make it unplayable. Storing them horizontally risks having them dish warp from the weight of the records on top. But for long term storage or for collector s items i would definitely go with the extra protection of a vinyl record bag.

Apple boxes and wine cases are okay. Pack your records tight enough that they cannot slant or lean but with enough wiggle room to be able to remove individual records. For large collections invest in blank or pre labeled record dividers to make things easier to sort and navigate. Unlike your indoor greenery vinyl records should be stored in a relatively dry environment about 35 40 relative humidity or rh.

Use suitable shelves or crates boxes for vinyl storage. 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. Over time the vinyl can warp and become misshapen.