Storing Vinyl Records Horizontally

This is where vinyl record storage guidelines part ways from indoor plant care.

Storing vinyl records horizontally.

Storing them horizontally risks having them dish warp from the weight of the records on top. For best results don t store your records in a bright window a grow room or a tanning bed. Vinyl records are most susceptible to ultraviolet light. Vinyl records should be stored in a vertical position to maintain their shape.

When vinyls are piled high or horizontal in this case it can cause the shelving to collapse like a pack of cards. Which can damage records in just a few minutes. Store your records in their liners and turn the open end of the liner towards the inside of the sleeve if possible. Over time the vinyl can warp and become misshapen.

For large collections invest in blank or pre labeled record dividers to make things easier to sort and navigate. A strong and sturdy shelf wins the vinyl storage race. Any warping will change the way a record sound and can make it unplayable. 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.

Keeping a flashy record collection horizontally on a shelf looks cool. Unlike your indoor greenery vinyl records should be stored in a relatively dry environment about 35 40 relative humidity or rh. Storing them horizontally or one on top of another may cause warping. Indeed we see it a lot in movies and magazines.

Apple boxes and wine cases are okay. Use suitable shelves or crates boxes for vinyl storage. But for long term storage or for collector s items i would definitely go with the extra protection of a vinyl record bag.