Post Your Record Storage Area

[lilmuse]

I am considering pulling out the stuff specifically for my kids and holiday music into their own squares and then A-Zing the rest of it.  It'll be much easier to find their requests that way and I doubt I'll play the holiday stuff outside of the holidays.

[TheGhostOfRandySavage]

That's kind of how I'm feeling too. I would hate to have to buy even more dividers. I bought 50, I should be set with that. I hope.

If they're by genre the dividers aren't as necessary!

[Metal Mike]

finally got around to building two of these. one is from the audio karma specs other I just went with longer boards to get 3 spaces out of it. Had a local carpenter build drawers and paint. All cost less then around 200 bucks for everything from material to carpenter fee.

 

Those look fantastic, and from what I can see in the bins, you have pretty good taste.

 

Out of curiosity, how do you like those gatefold sleeves?

[raystrey]

Those look fantastic, and from what I can see in the bins, you have pretty good taste.

 

Out of curiosity, how do you like those gatefold sleeves?

would not recommend those sleeves. they are about a 1/4 inch too short for just about all records I used them on.

 

I bought some gatefold sleeves in Mexico city which were 3mil and perfect size. They were not sold for that purpose and I threw away the damn label with info on them. So I settled for these .

[Metal Mike]

would not recommend those sleeves. they are about a 1/4 inch too short for just about all records I used them on.

I bought some gatefold sleeves in Mexico city which were 3mil and perfect size. They were not sold for that purpose and I threw away the damn label with info on them. So I settled for these .

Glad I asked. Thanks for the feedback.

[MahPah]

what dividers are you all using/recommend?

[RustyShackelford]

These are the ones I bought, they should be here tomorrow.

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/141821350146

[vinyl addict]

I never really understood the need for the dividers. Don't most of you know your collection well enough to where you can find the "P" or "J" section rather quickly?

I can see the need for the dividers in stores obviously, just not in personal collections.

[timsimmons]

If you have 1000+ records, its helpful. Its just nice to be able to jump to the section immediately. But yeah, it only saves you 5 seconds of thinking. 

 

 

 

 

Also, $25 for 25 is pretty much all you need. 50 is a lot. Do you really need a stand alone for Q, X or Z? Save 2 of those for Compilations or V/A or Soundtracks or something.

[niblips]

I don't use dividers. Part of the fun is in the searching.

[RustyShackelford]

If you have 1000+ records, its helpful. Its just nice to be able to jump to the section immediately. But yeah, it only saves you 5 seconds of thinking. 

 

 

 

 

Also, $25 for 25 is pretty much all you need. 50 is a lot. Do you really need a stand alone for Q, X or Z? Save 2 of those for Compilations or V/A or Soundtracks or something.

I plan on combining a few letters, but I want to have a tab for bands that I have a "collection" (3 or more different releases) of as well. I Should have 6-10 extras that I'm sure I'll use for something in the future. Ive got ~1200 lps, I think it will look nice having a few bands labeled. 

[timsimmons]

It will. I have around 1800. I think it looks sharp. But I only have one for 24 letters and 2 for soundtracks and Comps.

[vinyl addict]

I have 1000+ LPs, but like I said they are really not required (for me anyway)

[boops_popmarket]

If you want them, get them. It's fun organizing your collection and setting up your storage and there is no shame in enjoying your records.

[iron666monkey]

I don't use dividers. Part of the fun is in the searching.

 

Agreed.  5,000+ records with no dividers is the best dig ever.  Once you memorize where everything falls alphabetically it's cake.  I considered doing genres about a year ago but realized how much work it would be and gave up the idea.  I also have a separate area for box sets.

[vinyl addict]

I like to keep box sets with the other LPs for the band. It helps locate different areas, kinda like the dividers I guess. When I see my Slayer box set, I know Slipknot is nearby etc.

[mertzrock]

These are the ones I bought, they should be here tomorrow.

https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/141821350146

Man...I hate BCW products...it's like buying a Huffy bike...

[mertzrock]

I like to keep box sets with the other LPs for the band. It helps locate different areas, kinda like the dividers I guess. When I see my Slayer box set, I know Slipknot is nearby etc.

When I see a Slayer Box Set and Slipknot close by, I know I'm not looking at my collection...

[gutterpunk79]

I get it why some people prefer not using dividers. On the other hand I'm one of those who really enjoy using them! LOL

Unfortunately seems like I never was able to find a decent price solution for proper dividers (living in Canada, shipping and exchange rate is a pain)...so I make my own.

 

I buy 48"x48" (1/8" thick) backer panel boards and cut them. 

I then make my own label / sticker (one label on each side of the divider). See pic below.

 

I combine a few letters per label and create band specific labels for bands that I collect, etc. 

I have labels for different subcategories (Punk, Ska, Oi!/Street, Horror Punk, etc.)

 

Here's an example. I have more in a different storage shelf that I have, etc.

 

[RustyShackelford]

Man...I hate BCW products...it's like buying a Huffy bike...

I got them in the mail and they seem to be just as good or better quality than what you would see in a record store. Then again, I had a Huffy as a kid, so what do I know?

[Blaine]

I get it why some people prefer not using dividers. On the other hand I'm one of those who really enjoy using them! LOL

Unfortunately seems like I never was able to find a decent price solution for proper dividers (living in Canada, shipping and exchange rate is a pain)...so I make my own.

 

I buy 48"x48" (1/8" thick) backer panel boards and cut them. 

I then make my own label / sticker (one label on each side of the divider). See pic below.

 

I combine a few letters per label and create band specific labels for bands that I collect, etc. 

I have labels for different subcategories (Punk, Ska, Oi!/Street, Horror Punk, etc.)

 

Here's an example. I have more in a different storage shelf that I have, etc.

 

That looks great!

[MahPah]

I just picked up a Kallax 2x4 and 1x4 for FREE! Thank you Craigslist.

[kamika215]

I get it why some people prefer not using dividers. On the other hand I'm one of those who really enjoy using them! LOL

Unfortunately seems like I never was able to find a decent price solution for proper dividers (living in Canada, shipping and exchange rate is a pain)...so I make my own.

 

I buy 48"x48" (1/8" thick) backer panel boards and cut them. 

I then make my own label / sticker (one label on each side of the divider). See pic below.

 

I combine a few letters per label and create band specific labels for bands that I collect, etc. 

I have labels for different subcategories (Punk, Ska, Oi!/Street, Horror Punk, etc.)

 

Here's an example. I have more in a different storage shelf that I have, etc.

 

Don't use dividers myself, but I like that a lot. Well done.

[gutterpunk79]

Thanks guys. I probably wouldn't have them if my records were in the open (in a main room of my house). I probably would want a cleaner look. That said I build a room in my basement mainly for my records and a computer...so yeah...it's my room! haha

[vinyl addict]

I agree, well done.

I always liked the ones where the record sticks out a few inches and the Letter or band name is written on the vinyl.

I think they glue the old record to the inside of the jacket, with the record sticking out a few inches, thus creating the "label" to write on. Can't find a pic right now.