I have bought my storage from my local record store. The owner's husband makes them. True, they are more expensive the Ikea, but I like the look and I really like my local record store so it is a win/win for me.
5:35 Great video as always, Jarrett. I love my IKEA Kallax storage shelves which are tailor-made for records and one trick I use to hide some record clutter is to take one record out of every section and display it in front of the other 75 to 80 records behind it. That way, I can enjoy the cover art and change it as often as I'd like. :)
2 things: There are two types of milk crates. Ones that hold records and ones that don't because they are too small. Also, I would pick a milk crate (that fits records) over a wooden crate like the one you showed any day.
For 99¢ U-Haul has small moving boxes that perfectly hold about 100 records. This is an economical way to store records when not in use or until a more aesthetically pleasing option can be had.
Hey Jarrett, great video my friend! I'm a former "private, for hire" DJ, here in England, been collecting records avidly since I was 6 (1975) nearly 7000 singles, just over 2000 vinyl albums, all on shelving I built. Not the biggest collection in the world but I'm very proud of it. Love your videos mate, please keep em comin'!!! Song of the day: Dreams - by Fleetwood Mac, *performed by Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac.*
I've been using Kallax cubes for years. I downsized my collection within the last ten years, and I've currently got around 12 thousand 33's , 9 thousand 45's , and 7 thousand 78's. I've been collecting for almost 40 years.
@@lonniestringfellow9854 holly molly, 28000 records for 40 years = 1.9 records per day, collected or listened. I have about 150 LP's and that's enough for rest of my life.
@@MisterBigwolf I've bought in bulk many times during the 90's when everyone was converting to cd's. They'd unload their record collections to me. It was a great time to be alive.
I absolutely love your videos. I actually store my vinyl in a plastic container with a lid. I found that the material on the bottom of the vinyl doesn't damage the cover. Plus, it's great to keep dust out.
Yes, but you may risk the possibility of ruining the record. That being said, I’ve had a fair amount of success using a blow dryer (not a heat gun) on high heat. Heat the affected area for about 30 secs. Then quickly sandwich the record between two clean, flat pieces of MDF board. This method will give more control than putting the record in the oven. If you need to flatten more, you can do it as many times as necessary. You may not get it perfect, but in most cases it will be playable.
Make sure you orient the Kallax the right way; i.e. you want your records on the "long pieces" that are the SHELVES and NOT on the shorter pieces which are the "walls" only supported by the dowels! I've seen horrible images of Kallax shelves that have COLLAPSED due to too much weight on them when they've been setup the wrong way! Other than that -- the Kallax is great!
There are short boards, used as vertical divider walls to the storage unit, and long boards which are used for the horizontal shelving. It is very important to use the longer boards as the shelving to place and safely hold the records in place. To do otherwise invites the risk of the storage unit collapsing, and damaging the records. Keep’em spinning, be blessed.
I reached the 600 LP milestone recently. I''m using a Kallax (2x5), Bestå (also from Ikea) and a couple of old port wine crates for my 12". As for my 7 and 10 inches, I had a couple of small crates built for my 7" which sit on top of my Bestå, which is turn sits atop of the Kallax, and the 10" fit perfectly in the hifi cabinet, where I also store a few odd size CD cases. My biggest headache for the past few months is finding a decent solution for store my cassettes.
I currently have 17 records. I store 6 of them on the wall constantly and the others in a wooden box close to my TT. The nicest thing about that box is that is from my dad's old audio setup and it's at least 30-40 yo. It even has a support on top to store tapes/CDs. I usually store them behind the sleeve to minimize the ring formation on the front of the sleeve.
I went with the KALLAX when I moved my collection 3 years ago. The record cabinets I had built years before were too high for the new room that my records are stored in and, as you said, the KALLAX from Ikea has cubbies that are just the right size and with the variety of configurations available work out perfectly for my record and reel tape collections. A total of 80 cubbies with 70 filled with LP's (over 4200) and 10 filled with tape reels. Up against a wall they work great and were easily bolted together at the back to form a solid storage system. I found 15 clear with red overlapped lidded containers that work great for storing and transporting my 7" vinyl disks (about 125 per container). And then there are my CD's and DVD's that I store on Ikea Journalist solid metal shelves (sadly no longer available) which are the strongest Ikea shelves I've ever purchased. Great look and easily disassembled /transported /and re-assembled. I would have bought and used more of them for my record collection if they had still been available because of there strength, durability and modern look.
Currently, I have 2,344 records in my vinyl collection. The break down looks like this: 45rpm records: 1,005; lps: 1,143; 12" records (dj singles): 196. It isn't a lot, but I love my collection, and it is ever growing...love the channel...Clevon
I had a bit of paranoia about my records being at a slant in my shelf, thought there might be uneven pressure that would case them to warp. Seeing your setups assured me itd be fine, cheers man 🙂
I have about 1100 vinyl LPs in my collection. I store them in two Better Homes & Gardens 8 cube organizers, that are similar to the Kallax units from Ikea.
Just bought one of those on Walmart (2X1, my collection is around 50 records right now) I like it so far but I’m scared to put records on the thinner shelf. Have you had any issues?
Song of the day. Its a Classic Trance Track called Saltwater By Chicane also known as Disco Citizens. He mainly Produces House music and Trance. Saltwater is one of his classics from 1999.
At present I have about 900 records, maybe a little more. I build myself a cabinet out of wood planks or boards. Also called shelfing boards from Lowes. The cabinet is 38 inches high, 16 inches wide, and 46 inches in length. I built it to have a top shelf and a bottom shelf. The top shelf is completely full of records. The bottom shelf is almost half full. The wood planks or board are half inch thick. I stained the cabinet a Red Mahogany. I used steel braces on the inside of the cabinet. It is strong enough to my Music Hall turntable/isolation pad and Pioneer RT-1020L reel to reel tape deck on the very top of the cabinet.
A note on wood crates... Make sure the grain is completely flat, sanded down on the inside. If it's too coarse, it will chaffe the outer sleeves if you dont have plastic sleeves. So just sand it down, put down some paper on the bottom and use sleeves
Got close to 1000.. I use the Kalaxx Shelf too. Side note. Store your records in their outer sleeves outside the actual Jacket (in the jacket outer sleeve) to help prevent ring wear.
Very similar to the Kallax, I’m using Clever Cube. Currently I have a 1x2, a 2x2 and a 2x4 for my 400+ records, 200 odd CDs, and just over 100 DVDs and Blu-ray’s. Oh, and a couple dozen cassettes. Instead of a song of the day, how about an album of the day? The last one I listened to was Jean Michel Jarre The Concert in China.
Absolutely do not get the larger kallax unless you plan on heavily reinforcing it and/or don't intend to fill it more than half full of records or other heavy objects. I've seen so many get destroyed under the weight of the records. They are very cheap (as with literally everything at Ikea) and essentially held together by dowels; dowels and the thin wood that makes up the cubicles aren't exactly stable enough to hold the amount of records you can fill one of those with. I'd say maximum would be the 2x4 cubes sitting horizontally instead of vertically for better weight distribution (plus this leaves a good amount of space on top for the player and speakers) but you'd be asking for trouble if you try to fill one of the 5x5 cubicles without a ton of reinforcements.
I have 6 as of right now (just starting out) and an audiotechnica table (belt) and I using a basic bookshelf from Walmart. We use it for books of course but also Lego.
I don't know how many I have. Been collecting since 1968, Sgt Peppers mono. But on my brother made 3/4 inch Birch dual wall units it measures almost 14 feet and I stopped buying early 2000s. Mostly 12inch imports in the 80 - 90s TTs are two Dual CS5000 one with a high output moving coil cartridge Denon DL160, maybe a Denon DL301mkII with a Denon AU320 in the future. Still have my Dual 1229 from 1974 with a Pickering XV15/1200E Micro Acoustics MA2002e and a Shure M92E Also a Kenwood KD650 on my wishlist
I have over 200 records and the ones I play the most I put in a vintage wood LP record cabinet made in 1970 by Lane furniture company. The unit holds about 130 records. The rack swings downward allowing you to insert and take out records on a bit of an angle.
A few thoughts, Jarrett...Not all milk crates are the exact size of records...The Supreme Crates that The Container Store put out were just right...There may be other companies who put out similarly sized ones...I have a few old LP- and 45'-sized Platter Paks from the 50's and 60's that work, although I would stay away from the wire racks and Disk-Go-Cases from the same era unless you were just looking to use them for decoration...There are antique metal dairy crates that might work, too...There are also the newer cardboard boxes that come with lids via sites like Bags Unlimited, BCW, and Sleeve City, for example...There are some liquor and wine boxes that might also fit the size of records...And then, there are ones you can buy and put together from the office supply stores...A chest or an ottoman with internal storage might also work for the LP's...And then, don't forget the metal racks such as the ones Urban Outfitters has put out and the LPBin system, where the records are front-facing...You could also pilfer some used racks if your favorite record store happens to go out of business...Record album frames are another thought...A cheaper version of the Kallax might be the Better Homes & Gardens cubes that Walmart sells, as well...Finally, if you're into the DIY thing, you could custom make something to fit your individual needs or repurpose an old cabinet or shelving unit from the thrift store...There are way more options out there that what you've listed, so it's good to keep all thoughts in mind...
Oh my God I’ve been doing it wrong for so many years and months. I’ve been putting them in my dresser drawer and closing the door. I think I should start using my dresser cabinet door instead. Thank you for the reminder of how to store my records correctly tomorrow I’m going back to school and fixing it. 6:416:41 to
@Vinyl Eyezz I was wondering what the things are that are holding up your vinyl in the background? Ive been looking for something exactly or really similar to that
I just received my wooden box 📦 crate from Amazon yesterday it holds the 12” inch vinyl records it holds up to 65 to 70 vinyl records I’m thinking about getting another one down the road
On the subject of the Ikea Kallax and the look alike Better Homes & Gardens Cube Storage, it's a great idea to cut a piece of hardboard or pegboard to size and attach it to the back of the unit. This serves two purposes by adding great stability to the unit and prevents the records from sliding out the back. Also, once you have that in place you can take a pool noodle and cut pieces the width of the cube. Tuck those into the back and your albums will rest against it and not disappear into the back of the unit. (Song of the Day - Am I Evil? by Diamond Head)
Song of the day : Pawn, by Chairman Maf. Also, it always seems odd to me when Americans mention oasis in any manner... don't know why, it just does. They always seemed so niche British to me I guess.... anyways, great video man. Its great to see people showing newbies proper vinyl care and gear.
Vinyl Storage is tricky because options are kinda limited, I got a 1979s Lane Hardwood Record Cabinet along with some shelving I made from Lowes out of Plywood / Stained. Came out ok. Girlfriend did not like the crates as they were kinda taking a lot of space.
I would suggest placing the lp in an inner sleeve and then placing it on the outside of the album cover within the outer sleeve. Prevents seam splitting of the album cover.
I also use the Kallax shelving solution w some drawers, for about 65 records, and a Rega P3 on top. I did install adjustable feet on the Kallax though. Perfect!
Try looking up 'Really Useful Storage Box 35 Litre XL' they are reasonably priced and perfect for albums and 12" singles. Designed to be stackable as they come with a lid and handles for easy lifting and transport. There are also ones available for CD's and 7"singles too.
Went with a cheap option here that does the job really nicely and can be used to seal the records against dust and moisture as it comes with a lid that locks onto the box. Really useful box 19XL - holds about 50 LPs Really useful box 9XL - holds about 100 EPs.
Ive been collecting for almost a year now and ive got around 50-60 records. I had them just on my bookcase but i finally bought some cases for them today
In my experience crates were warping vinyls, they need to be placed precisely vertically so it would not have a pressure on the last record, even small angle like shown in video was warping vinyl
One thing to note about the milk crates. Some of them aren’t good for storing vinyl. I have one that looks just like the one you showed at 2:05 (except it’s a different color) but I tried to store my records in there but they’re too big to fit properly. I’m very new to the hobby so as of now I just keep them on the floor but I’m looking to get the wooden crates
I have Kallax 4x4 on the bottom and a 4 unit on the top. Make sure that You have It the right way up, or It will fold In on Itself, and You don't want that.
I'm about to move to a new city (back to Berlin) and I bought 4 DJ cases by Reloop, a german manufacturer who also build their own DJ turntables - I got one myself.🙌
On Amazon I ordered a “Narrow Coffee table” for $98 and its perfect for my records!! The listing might still be available, it is 3 cubes horizontally assembled. The claim is it can hold 150 LPs, I’m currently at 105 and I still have plenty of room, many of my albums are gatefolds too. Hope this helps someone! Oh also, don’t buy used, I’ve read many reviews of this table missing parts on arrival, my new one was just as advertised.
I have about 1300-1400 LPs, most are in a 2x4 IKEA Expedit shelf (the precursor to the Kallax series), the others are in cardboard boxes. I also have several hundred 45s that are mostly stored in long cardboard boxes approximately 7 1/2" wide, 5" tall and about 2 feet long.
Been throwing my euro light cases around for 14 years. They are lighter a little cheaper. The odyssey cases I have also. Heavy I mean back bracking heavy. But I could drop it out the back of my truck at 50 miles a hour. But I'm very happy with my 33 dollar euro lights.
Is that a Carpenters vinyl box set I see on your shelf? I saw a video made by someone who purchased the Box Set and the records were very warped and had many defects. Universal was suppose to fix the problem around 2018, did they? To your knowledge?
I've been using the Better Home and Gardens 2x2 shelf for a few years and it's really great! It's a bit easier to find if you're like me and don't have an Ikea in your area. I kinda need a new one though... because I'm running out of room on the shelf I do have! :)
I own about 110 records I store them vertically. And the 45s. I have a little crate for them. I play them on a LP120 with an Ortofon pro S cartridge I’ve been collecting in small amounts since 2014
I down sized my collection about 10 years ago when we moved. I wish I didn’t. I have about 100 right now. I have a small rack similar to the IKEA one you showed. Back when I had all my records, I had them in crates.
I preserve old media as a hobby like cassettes and vinyl records and I transfer them to compact disc, a couple weeks ago I bought a vinyl record that was new in factory sealed it was a circus record it was called, a day at the circus with Mr. singing ringmaster Harold Ronk, he was the first singing ringmaster for Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus from 1951-1981.
Mile Long Records has its physical store where I live. Its the only record store that I can ride my bike to, since i dont have a car. Its a little pricy compared to walmart or target and it mostly has older music (Im more into music 2009+) but its nice since it has some records that stopped being sold in walmart/target for retail price 😎
I would love to see a video on the best way to handle your records in a house move, especially long distance using a moving company. I have amassed a large collection and am dreading my next move and making sure they reach the destination intact.
So glad that I'm a leaner and that its not that bad except for them being in possible foot traffic. I don't have that many but getting to milk crate time soon I feel. 🤘🏽
I'm a DnB DJ so naturally I have about 12 DNB records ATM. I also have about 6 other 12 inch records and a few 45s as well. Both in Vinyltonic cases (not great but I'm going to get something better for DJing at some point lol - maybe the odyssey cases if I can afford them lol).
Currently, I have a vinyl case by Gorilla which looks rather similar to your Eurolite one. I don't travel around with it, but it's definitely getting the job done until I have to start moving to shelves (my collection is kinda small at the moment)
What do you suggest regarding outer sleeves if one has a boxset case? Are they safe or still liable to get damaged? Should you just take the individual albums out of the boxset case and cover them with outer sleeves?
That is my favorite Elton John song so far. I remember it debuting in the lower rungs of the Top 40 one week, and suddenly it was gone. I’m mystified that it wasn’t a bigger hit.
How many records do I have? I haven't counted lately. But I would guess it to be around 3000 give or take a few hundred. Storage? Hand built cases made from knotty pine and stained a dark brown. Would love to show them to you some day.
I have a question, I currently store my records in a cardboard crate which works good. But I just want to make sure if it is fine to store them there PS love your videos.
I've watched your videos for months and slowly been collecting vinyl every month or so. However I've never owed a turntable until yesterday, I got the Piccadilly GPO and I'm enjoying it so much. Although my records sound extremely clear I'm missing the bass from a Bluetooth speaker I used. Would there be any salutation to increase it just a little as I play metal mostly by adding something or a way to adjust some of the settings? thanks in advance.
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What music are YOU spinning today? 🎵 🤔 🎵
Maybe some good oldschool Drum and Bass music today :)
red by king crimson
Lustful Sacraments by Perturbator. (just arrived this morning)
Megadeth
Recently bought a new turntable and speakers so I’m re-listening to my Queen Vinyl Box Set so I can hear it all again in HIGH QUALITY!!!
I have bought my storage from my local record store. The owner's husband makes them. True, they are more expensive the Ikea, but I like the look and I really like my local record store so it is a win/win for me.
Nice! Are they wood shelves? I know some record shops build their own custom shelving and they do a great job 👍
Do you have a pic, I'd like to see what they look like please.
5:35 Great video as always, Jarrett.
I love my IKEA Kallax storage shelves which are tailor-made for records and one trick I use to hide some record clutter is to take one record out of every section and display it in front of the other 75 to 80 records behind it. That way, I can enjoy the cover art and change it as often as I'd like. :)
Yes! That’s a great idea 💡
2 things: There are two types of milk crates. Ones that hold records and ones that don't because they are too small. Also, I would pick a milk crate (that fits records) over a wooden crate like the one you showed any day.
Yeah, I have like 30 milk crates in my house from random jobs throughout the years... NONE of them fit a single record, lmao.
@@Kacey_Jaymes standard milk crates are actually perfect for 10" records
@@Kacey_Jaymes "lmao" 🤦🏻♂️
@ebisu8824 did you really think you were doing something there?
For 99¢ U-Haul has small moving boxes that perfectly hold about 100 records. This is an economical way to store records when not in use or until a more aesthetically pleasing option can be had.
Hey Jarrett, great video my friend! I'm a former "private, for hire" DJ, here in England, been collecting records avidly since I was 6 (1975) nearly 7000 singles, just over 2000 vinyl albums, all on shelving I built. Not the biggest collection in the world but I'm very proud of it. Love your videos mate, please keep em comin'!!!
Song of the day: Dreams - by Fleetwood Mac, *performed by Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac.*
I've been using Kallax cubes for years. I downsized my collection within the last ten years, and I've currently got around 12 thousand 33's , 9 thousand 45's , and 7 thousand 78's. I've been collecting for almost 40 years.
How do you have space to store 12 000+ records?
@@rasul01 3 extra rooms, and a climate controlled small warehouse.
@@lonniestringfellow9854 holly molly, 28000 records for 40 years = 1.9 records per day, collected or listened. I have about 150 LP's and that's enough for rest of my life.
@@MisterBigwolf I've bought in bulk many times during the 90's when everyone was converting to cd's. They'd unload their record collections to me. It was a great time to be alive.
@@lonniestringfellow9854 jealous
I absolutely love your videos. I actually store my vinyl in a plastic container with a lid. I found that the material on the bottom of the vinyl doesn't damage the cover. Plus, it's great to keep dust out.
New video idea:
"Is it actually possible to unwarp a record?"
*asking for a friend...*
Yes, but you may risk the possibility of ruining the record. That being said, I’ve had a fair amount of success using a blow dryer (not a heat gun) on high heat. Heat the affected area for about 30 secs. Then quickly sandwich the record between two clean, flat pieces of MDF board. This method will give more control than putting the record in the oven. If you need to flatten more, you can do it as many times as necessary. You may not get it perfect, but in most cases it will be playable.
Make sure you orient the Kallax the right way; i.e. you want your records on the "long pieces" that are the SHELVES and NOT on the shorter pieces which are the "walls" only supported by the dowels! I've seen horrible images of Kallax shelves that have COLLAPSED due to too much weight on them when they've been setup the wrong way! Other than that -- the Kallax is great!
I don't understand what you mean with storing things on long pieces instead of short pieces of the shelf. What does that mean exactly?
There are short boards, used as vertical divider walls to the storage unit, and long boards which are used for the horizontal shelving.
It is very important to use the longer boards as the shelving to place and safely hold the records in place.
To do otherwise invites the risk of the storage unit collapsing, and damaging the records.
Keep’em spinning, be blessed.
Great video. I’m definitely a fan of the videos like this where you talk to us without all the cuts.
Thank you, yeah I’ll cut down on the cuts from now on lol. I think I was going a little overboard there for a while haha 😂
I reached the 600 LP milestone recently. I''m using a Kallax (2x5), Bestå (also from Ikea) and a couple of old port wine crates for my 12". As for my 7 and 10 inches, I had a couple of small crates built for my 7" which sit on top of my Bestå, which is turn sits atop of the Kallax, and the 10" fit perfectly in the hifi cabinet, where I also store a few odd size CD cases. My biggest headache for the past few months is finding a decent solution for store my cassettes.
How Relevant! I was literally assembling my *second* IKEA Kallax Shelves today after I'd ran out of space! 😂
Haha, yes those Kallax are perfect if you have a BUNCH of records! 🎵🎵🎵🎵
I currently have 17 records. I store 6 of them on the wall constantly and the others in a wooden box close to my TT. The nicest thing about that box is that is from my dad's old audio setup and it's at least 30-40 yo. It even has a support on top to store tapes/CDs. I usually store them behind the sleeve to minimize the ring formation on the front of the sleeve.
I went with the KALLAX when I moved my collection 3 years ago. The record cabinets I had built years before were too high for the new room that my records are stored in and, as you said, the KALLAX from Ikea has cubbies that are just the right size and with the variety of configurations available work out perfectly for my record and reel tape collections. A total of 80 cubbies with 70 filled with LP's (over 4200) and 10 filled with tape reels. Up against a wall they work great and were easily bolted together at the back to form a solid storage system. I found 15 clear with red overlapped lidded containers that work great for storing and transporting my 7" vinyl disks (about 125 per container). And then there are my CD's and DVD's that I store on Ikea Journalist solid metal shelves (sadly no longer available) which are the strongest Ikea shelves I've ever purchased. Great look and easily disassembled /transported /and re-assembled. I would have bought and used more of them for my record collection if they had still been available because of there strength, durability and modern look.
Me, looking at my stack of records just thrown into a space available in my room: 👁👄👁
Hi vinyleyezz thanks for very useful information!!!!!!
Currently, I have 2,344 records in my vinyl collection. The break down looks like this: 45rpm records: 1,005; lps: 1,143; 12" records (dj singles): 196. It isn't a lot, but I love my collection, and it is ever growing...love the channel...Clevon
I had a bit of paranoia about my records being at a slant in my shelf, thought there might be uneven pressure that would case them to warp. Seeing your setups assured me itd be fine, cheers man 🙂
I’ve been to Mile Long Records. It’s a cool little shop in the suburbs of Chicago. Thank you for the great and helpful content.
Thanks for your time! Love to see you again!
I have about 1100 vinyl LPs in my collection. I store them in two Better Homes & Gardens 8 cube organizers, that are similar to the Kallax units from Ikea.
Just bought one of those on Walmart (2X1, my collection is around 50 records right now) I like it so far but I’m scared to put records on the thinner shelf. Have you had any issues?
Song of the day. Its a Classic Trance Track called Saltwater By Chicane also known as Disco Citizens. He mainly Produces House music and Trance. Saltwater is one of his classics from 1999.
Mad props for showing "My One and Only Thrill'!
Love me some Melody Gardot!
She’s great!
@@vinyleyezz
Love her voice and that Baby I'm a Fool video is 🔥H-O-T!!!🔥
Song of the day ... Danny's song- me first and the gimmie gimmies
Enclose the vinyl in it's sleeve and Album cover separate but both in the protected sleeve together,
this will reduce ring wear on the cover art !
At present I have about 900 records, maybe a little more. I build myself a cabinet out of wood planks or boards. Also called shelfing boards from Lowes. The cabinet is 38 inches high, 16 inches wide, and 46 inches in length. I built it to have a top shelf and a bottom shelf. The top shelf is completely full of records. The bottom shelf is almost half full. The wood planks or board are half inch thick. I stained the cabinet a Red Mahogany. I used steel braces on the inside of the cabinet. It is strong enough to my Music Hall turntable/isolation pad and Pioneer RT-1020L reel to reel tape deck on the very top of the cabinet.
A note on wood crates... Make sure the grain is completely flat, sanded down on the inside. If it's too coarse, it will chaffe the outer sleeves if you dont have plastic sleeves. So just sand it down, put down some paper on the bottom and use sleeves
Got close to 1000.. I use the Kalaxx Shelf too. Side note. Store your records in their outer sleeves outside the actual Jacket (in the jacket outer sleeve) to help prevent ring wear.
Very similar to the Kallax, I’m using Clever Cube. Currently I have a 1x2, a 2x2 and a 2x4 for my 400+ records, 200 odd CDs, and just over 100 DVDs and Blu-ray’s. Oh, and a couple dozen cassettes.
Instead of a song of the day, how about an album of the day? The last one I listened to was Jean Michel Jarre The Concert in China.
Absolutely do not get the larger kallax unless you plan on heavily reinforcing it and/or don't intend to fill it more than half full of records or other heavy objects. I've seen so many get destroyed under the weight of the records. They are very cheap (as with literally everything at Ikea) and essentially held together by dowels; dowels and the thin wood that makes up the cubicles aren't exactly stable enough to hold the amount of records you can fill one of those with.
I'd say maximum would be the 2x4 cubes sitting horizontally instead of vertically for better weight distribution (plus this leaves a good amount of space on top for the player and speakers) but you'd be asking for trouble if you try to fill one of the 5x5 cubicles without a ton of reinforcements.
I have 6 as of right now (just starting out) and an audiotechnica table (belt) and I using a basic bookshelf from Walmart. We use it for books of course but also Lego.
Please make sure you anchor any shelves you buy into the wall but especially a 5x5 Kallax. Never underestimate how heavy that much vinyl is.
Literally just bought one of those heavy-duty lock cases yesterday
I don't know how many I have. Been collecting since 1968, Sgt Peppers mono. But on my brother made 3/4 inch Birch dual wall units it measures almost 14 feet and I stopped buying early 2000s. Mostly 12inch imports in the 80 - 90s
TTs are two Dual CS5000 one with a high output moving coil cartridge Denon DL160, maybe a Denon DL301mkII with a Denon AU320 in the future. Still have my Dual 1229 from 1974 with a Pickering XV15/1200E Micro Acoustics MA2002e and a Shure M92E
Also a Kenwood KD650 on my wishlist
Great song - Šejn (pronounced: Shane) by a croatian band Haustor from former Yugoslavia in the 80s.
Mile long Records is where I bought my first records and turntable! They’re a short walk away from my college campus!
I've got about 180 give or take. I have a couple wooden crates for them and the rest of them are propped up against the wall
I have over 200 records and the ones I play the most I put in a vintage wood LP record cabinet made in 1970 by Lane furniture company. The unit holds about 130 records. The rack swings downward allowing you to insert and take out records on a bit of an angle.
I accidentally read “record SHORTAGE” and I was like oh damn but this was so helpful too so thanks
A few thoughts, Jarrett...Not all milk crates are the exact size of records...The Supreme Crates that The Container Store put out were just right...There may be other companies who put out similarly sized ones...I have a few old LP- and 45'-sized Platter Paks from the 50's and 60's that work, although I would stay away from the wire racks and Disk-Go-Cases from the same era unless you were just looking to use them for decoration...There are antique metal dairy crates that might work, too...There are also the newer cardboard boxes that come with lids via sites like Bags Unlimited, BCW, and Sleeve City, for example...There are some liquor and wine boxes that might also fit the size of records...And then, there are ones you can buy and put together from the office supply stores...A chest or an ottoman with internal storage might also work for the LP's...And then, don't forget the metal racks such as the ones Urban Outfitters has put out and the LPBin system, where the records are front-facing...You could also pilfer some used racks if your favorite record store happens to go out of business...Record album frames are another thought...A cheaper version of the Kallax might be the Better Homes & Gardens cubes that Walmart sells, as well...Finally, if you're into the DIY thing, you could custom make something to fit your individual needs or repurpose an old cabinet or shelving unit from the thrift store...There are way more options out there that what you've listed, so it's good to keep all thoughts in mind...
Oh my God I’ve been doing it wrong for so many years and months. I’ve been putting them in my dresser drawer and closing the door. I think I should start using my dresser cabinet door instead. Thank you for the reminder of how to store my records correctly tomorrow I’m going back to school and fixing it. 6:41 6:41 to
@Vinyl Eyezz I was wondering what the things are that are holding up your vinyl in the background? Ive been looking for something exactly or really similar to that
I just received my wooden box 📦 crate from Amazon yesterday it holds the 12” inch vinyl records it holds up to 65 to 70 vinyl records I’m thinking about getting another one down the road
On the subject of the Ikea Kallax and the look alike Better Homes & Gardens Cube Storage, it's a great idea to cut a piece of hardboard or pegboard to size and attach it to the back of the unit. This serves two purposes by adding great stability to the unit and prevents the records from sliding out the back. Also, once you have that in place you can take a pool noodle and cut pieces the width of the cube. Tuck those into the back and your albums will rest against it and not disappear into the back of the unit.
(Song of the Day - Am I Evil? by Diamond Head)
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Also, it always seems odd to me when Americans mention oasis in any manner... don't know why, it just does. They always seemed so niche British to me I guess.... anyways, great video man. Its great to see people showing newbies proper vinyl care and gear.
0:58 oh wow I have piano nights on cd!
Such a great album! 💿
Vinyl Storage is tricky because options are kinda limited, I got a 1979s Lane Hardwood Record Cabinet along with some shelving I made from Lowes out of Plywood / Stained. Came out ok. Girlfriend did not like the crates as they were kinda taking a lot of space.
Haven't seen you in a while Jared nice to see you again bud
Thank you for watching! I’ll be posting videos much more often!
Checking that Kings of Convenience vinyl in the background!
Good to see you back fella
I would suggest placing the lp in an inner sleeve and then placing it on the outside of the album cover within the outer sleeve. Prevents seam splitting of the album cover.
I keep my 45 rpm in vintage metal storage Cases, all my 33 and 78 are in sleeves and stored inside my audio rack or in my audio cart :)
I also use the Kallax shelving solution w some drawers, for about 65 records, and a Rega P3 on top. I did install adjustable feet on the Kallax though. Perfect!
Try looking up 'Really Useful Storage Box 35 Litre XL' they are reasonably priced and perfect for albums and 12" singles. Designed to be stackable as they come with a lid and handles for easy lifting and transport. There are also ones available for CD's and 7"singles too.
Went with a cheap option here that does the job really nicely and can be used to seal the records against dust and moisture as it comes with a lid that locks onto the box.
Really useful box 19XL - holds about 50 LPs
Really useful box 9XL - holds about 100 EPs.
Ive been collecting for almost a year now and ive got around 50-60 records. I had them just on my bookcase but i finally bought some cases for them today
I love Winelight! Picked up a copy a few months ago at a cool antique store in Florida, and it sounds awesome.
In my experience crates were warping vinyls, they need to be placed precisely vertically so it would not have a pressure on the last record, even small angle like shown in video was warping vinyl
I found an inexpensive ottoman on Amazon which fits 12" records perfectly. It looks nice, it's practical, and it keeps my records away from dust.
One thing to note about the milk crates. Some of them aren’t good for storing vinyl. I have one that looks just like the one you showed at 2:05 (except it’s a different color) but I tried to store my records in there but they’re too big to fit properly.
I’m very new to the hobby so as of now I just keep them on the floor but I’m looking to get the wooden crates
I have Kallax 4x4 on the bottom and a 4 unit on the top. Make sure that You have It the right way up, or It will fold In on Itself, and You don't want that.
I'm about to move to a new city (back to Berlin) and I bought 4 DJ cases by Reloop, a german manufacturer who also build their own DJ turntables - I got one myself.🙌
I keep my records in a vintage Conant Ball record cabinet from the 1960’s that I picked up for only $10!!!
currently sporting an Ikea 2X4 Kallax. Works like a charm
On Amazon I ordered a “Narrow Coffee table” for $98 and its perfect for my records!! The listing might still be available, it is 3 cubes horizontally assembled. The claim is it can hold 150 LPs, I’m currently at 105 and I still have plenty of room, many of my albums are gatefolds too. Hope this helps someone! Oh also, don’t buy used, I’ve read many reviews of this table missing parts on arrival, my new one was just as advertised.
I simply put mine on a shelf, should probably get into using sleeves.
I have 45 records.
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I have about 1300-1400 LPs, most are in a 2x4 IKEA Expedit shelf (the precursor to the Kallax series), the others are in cardboard boxes. I also have several hundred 45s that are mostly stored in long cardboard boxes approximately 7 1/2" wide, 5" tall and about 2 feet long.
Been throwing my euro light cases around for 14 years. They are lighter a little cheaper. The odyssey cases I have also. Heavy I mean back bracking heavy. But I could drop it out the back of my truck at 50 miles a hour. But I'm very happy with my 33 dollar euro lights.
mine are in shelving my mofi are in 2 odyssey cases 1,200 lp,s 700 45,s have greaT week
Nice! Sounds like you’ve got storage covered! 👍😊👍
I use a 4 tier super sturdy bookcase. That slowly filled up. Am looking to expand for more relaxed storage.
I have about 775.
Is that a Carpenters vinyl box set I see on your shelf? I saw a video made by someone who purchased the Box Set and the records were very warped and had many defects. Universal was suppose to fix the problem around 2018, did they? To your knowledge?
I've been using the Better Home and Gardens 2x2 shelf for a few years and it's really great! It's a bit easier to find if you're like me and don't have an Ikea in your area. I kinda need a new one though... because I'm running out of room on the shelf I do have! :)
I built a custom wooden box for my small collection. has slanted sides. looks really nice.
I own about 110 records I store them vertically. And the 45s. I have a little crate for them. I play them on a LP120 with an Ortofon pro S cartridge I’ve been collecting in small amounts since 2014
Can all these plastic sleeves cause problems in hot countries. Will it over heat them and cause them to warp?
Thanks for the kallax sollution, i have way too much vinyl lol
I down sized my collection about 10 years ago when we moved. I wish I didn’t. I have about 100 right now. I have a small rack similar to the IKEA one you showed. Back when I had all my records, I had them in crates.
I preserve old media as a hobby like cassettes and vinyl records and I transfer them to compact disc, a couple weeks ago I bought a vinyl record that was new in factory sealed it was a circus record it was called, a day at the circus with Mr. singing ringmaster Harold Ronk, he was the first singing ringmaster for Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus from 1951-1981.
Mile Long Records has its physical store where I live. Its the only record store that I can ride my bike to, since i dont have a car. Its a little pricy compared to walmart or target and it mostly has older music (Im more into music 2009+) but its nice since it has some records that stopped being sold in walmart/target for retail price 😎
I would love to see a video on the best way to handle your records in a house move, especially long distance using a moving company. I have amassed a large collection and am dreading my next move and making sure they reach the destination intact.
I’ve very happy with my Gorrilla vinyl album flight cases
So glad that I'm a leaner and that its not that bad except for them being in possible foot traffic. I don't have that many but getting to milk crate time soon I feel. 🤘🏽
I'm a DnB DJ so naturally I have about 12 DNB records ATM. I also have about 6 other 12 inch records and a few 45s as well. Both in Vinyltonic cases (not great but I'm going to get something better for DJing at some point lol - maybe the odyssey cases if I can afford them lol).
Currently, I have a vinyl case by Gorilla which looks rather similar to your Eurolite one. I don't travel around with it, but it's definitely getting the job done until I have to start moving to shelves (my collection is kinda small at the moment)
I've got a few gorilla boxes and they are ace
Informative...Thank you Jarret.
I have a small cubby hole underneath my TV that I keep some vinyls under.
What do you suggest regarding outer sleeves if one has a boxset case? Are they safe or still liable to get damaged? Should you just take the individual albums out of the boxset case and cover them with outer sleeves?
such a good video! Love that you're local too haha
Cool song - "Sartorial Eloquence" by Elton John. Been listening to him lately and he has hidden jams all over his albums.
That is my favorite Elton John song so far. I remember it debuting in the lower rungs of the Top 40 one week, and suddenly it was gone. I’m mystified that it wasn’t a bigger hit.
@@WarpedRecord It's a mystery to me as well! It seems it's one of Elton favourites as he included it in the And This Is Me selection.
Anna - Norma Jean; heavy, but amazing. And quite the good looking record as well
Do you have any suggestions for sleeves for box sets? Thankss
Hey Jarrett! Mofi inner sleeves I can't ever find them in stock. Is there another brand of inner sleeves you would recommend? Thanks!
Hola Carlos. Si estás en Europa me permito recomendarte las Spincare. Son muy parecidas y más baratas.
@@ViniloEnfermos en Centro América 😁 muchas gracias! voy a buscar esa marca! Tengo como 60 vinilos y necesito inner sleeves 😭
How many records do I have? I haven't counted lately. But I would guess it to be around 3000 give or take a few hundred. Storage? Hand built cases made from knotty pine and stained a dark brown. Would love to show them to you some day.
I had 2 Kallaxes. They were very useful
I have a question, I currently store my records in a cardboard crate which works good. But I just want to make sure if it is fine to store them there
PS love your videos.
Song of the day: Cat System Corp. - "Good Morning America!"
3:58 another reason to love Vinyl Eyezz
Great video as always !.
I've watched your videos for months and slowly been collecting vinyl every month or so. However I've never owed a turntable until yesterday, I got the Piccadilly GPO and I'm enjoying it so much. Although my records sound extremely clear I'm missing the bass from a Bluetooth speaker I used. Would there be any salutation to increase it just a little as I play metal mostly by adding something or a way to adjust some of the settings? thanks in advance.