Big Country Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hello, sorry if this has been asked before, but I'm looking for something better to store my records in. Right now it's just cardboard box type things and I'd like an upgrade. Looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Expedit-Shelving-Unit-Black-Brown/dp/B006997ZYK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1388723418&sr=8-7&keywords=lp+record+shelf How does this look? My price range is <$100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dethrock Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Most people use Expedit's from IKEA. jtcohenour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youinreverse Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hello, sorry if this has been asked before, but I'm looking for something better to store my records in. Right now it's just cardboard box type things and I'd like an upgrade. Looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Expedit-Shelving-Unit-Black-Brown/dp/B006997ZYK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1388723418&sr=8-7&keywords=lp+record+shelf How does this look? My price range is <$100. If you've got an Ikea near you, you can get that exact same shelf for half the price, plus larger options. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/search/?query=expedit kamalatapes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toomany45s Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 If you have an Ikea near by, pick it up there...you can get one twice the size for less than what they are asking on amazon. The one you've linked goes for 40 bucks or so. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20135300/#/60135299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Dopp Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Ikea-Expedit-Shelving-Unit-Black-Brown/dp/B006997ZYK/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1388723418&sr=8-7&keywords=lp+record+shelf How does this look? My price range is <$100. Don't buy that off of Amazon. If you go to an actual Ikea store you can get it for $39. (Ikea Expedit) If you're looking for more space than that upgrade to the 8 space Expedit. That's still under your $100 budget. That'll fit everything but tall-ish box sets (Death Cab for Cutie - The Barsuk Years... for example). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Try searching "Ikea Expedit" on Craigslist. I have a 2x4, got it from Craigslist and it was 35$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
museummouth Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 What everyone else said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I saw you posted here: http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/2036-post-your-record-storage-area/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianmorgante Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 expedit is the way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 I saw you posted here: http://boards.vinylcollective.com/topic/2036-post-your-record-storage-area/ Yeah but in this thread there's no information as to where they got everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted January 3, 2014 Author Share Posted January 3, 2014 Thanks for all your help everybody. The closest Ikea is in Cincinnati (1.5 hours), but I planned on going to Cincy soon anyway so I'll definitely check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalatapes Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Thanks for all your help everybody. The closest Ikea is in Cincinnati (1.5 hours), but I planned on going to Cincy soon anyway so I'll definitely check it out. Found one on Craigslist for you... http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/fuo/4265376029.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Justin Maheiny Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I thought you might find this funny but I ran out of room awhile ago on the 5' wide Expedit black unit I had and bought a 2nd one in white thinking I could swap shelves and stuff and make them both black & white mixed. I thought this was a pretty cool idea until I removed everything from the black shelving unit, disassembled it and then realized the holes were drilled differently on the white set and my idea wouldn't work. I can still hear my wife laughing at me. Cloudsbelow, Gstbmn, Requiescat and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate8907 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 This, turned sideways with table/amps on top. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10103088/ Cloudsbelow and Daniel Dopp 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Found one on Craigslist for you... http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/fuo/4265376029.html Wow thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 I thought you might find this funny but I ran out of room awhile ago on the 5' wide Expedit black unit I had and bought a 2nd one in white thinking I could swap shelves and stuff and make them both black & white mixed. I thought this was a pretty cool idea until I removed everything from the black shelving unit, disassembled it and then realized the holes were drilled differently on the white set and my idea wouldn't work. I can still hear my wife laughing at me. That's weird. Same model and everything just different color? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 This, turned sideways with table/amps on top. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10103088/ How many albums does this hold? I have 300-400 albums and this might be a little too big. This will also be in a college dorm so if it is going to be large I would need to be able to put my TV (40 in.) and Xbox and whatnot on it along with my turntable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate8907 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Each square holds 50-75 albums (depending on gatefold size, single/double LP, box, etc.). I would suggest putting the Xbox in one of the squares and the TV/turntable on top. Here are some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted January 4, 2014 Author Share Posted January 4, 2014 Each square holds 50-75 albums (depending on gatefold size, single/double LP, box, etc.). I would suggest putting the Xbox in one of the squares and the TV/turntable on top. Here are some pics. Thanks this is perfect! Definitely getting this next time I get the chance to go to Ikea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Justin Maheiny Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 That's weird. Same model and everything just different color? I'm not sure if the model numbers are the same since I had the black one for several years before purchasing the white one but they are both the exact same size. The distance between the drilled holes on all pieces of the white one are about an inch closer than the black one. Couldn't figure out what was wrong when trying to swap pieces till I held them next to each other. Was mildly dissapointed to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyShackelford Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 keep in mind that xboxes get really hot and thats a basically enclosed space. i was worried that it would melt some records or effect the sleeves when i had mine like that, i had to change it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stranaspank Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I'm not sure if the model numbers are the same since I had the black one for several years before purchasing the white one but they are both the exact same size. The distance between the drilled holes on all pieces of the white one are about an inch closer than the black one. Couldn't figure out what was wrong when trying to swap pieces till I held them next to each other. Was mildly dissapointed to say the least. I have a black one I bought about 7 years ago and another black one I bought last year. I noticed the holes are different between them too, so it might not just be a color difference. Old vs new pressings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Country Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 keep in mind that xboxes get really hot and thats a basically enclosed space. i was worried that it would melt some records or effect the sleeves when i had mine like that, i had to change it. Good point. I may have to put the Xbox on one of my speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parahparap Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Have that 2x2 and 4x2 expedits to store my record collection. But you may add like a stopper at the back side since the holes quite deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flood Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 also.. guys IKEA furniture is not made to ever be disassembled once its been put together.. onces its together.. keep it that way or plan on throwing it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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