The new(ish) IKEA Eket line is fantastic.

I bought two 2×2 for all mine.

It's a huge step up in quality compared to older Ikea designs that were used to store vinyl. Plus, you can get wooden feet to add to these ones to give it a little bit more of a polished look for a room.

I have bought these: https://simplewoodgoods.com/

They are cubes, but they stack and you can add as many as you want. they also have doors to keep out dust and cat claws. I looked pretty hard a few years ago and this what I settled on. I'm up to 8 of the cubes. The owners are super nice too.

You need a little bit of space but there's nothing better than having front facing storage. Assembly was easy and it's super sturdy

https://www.lpbin.com/

I know it’s fuck walmart, but i’ve had these for years.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-Gardens-8-Cube-Storage-Organizer-Multiple-Finishes/785851050

also Ikea sells Kallax’s, that’s a very popular one for collectors.

https://www.wickerwoodworks.com/

What I do is I get a shelf and I line them up on there.

What other sort of storage are you imagining? There's not much else you can with them.

Lined up on my shelf.

On the ground, outside. Preferrably in the dirt and rocks of my driveway, but only in the sunny parts. None of that awful shade for my babies.

I got me a shelf and line them up there. It is both my favorite and least favorite way to store vinyl.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kallax-shelf-unit-white-90301555/

https://www.target.com/p/6-cube-organizer-black-oak-brightroom-8482/-/A-83498092

500 records will fit in am 8 cube record kallax.

Ikea kallax

My condolences. I've been looking into storage options as well and it looks like the Ikea Kallax is the best option at a low price. I'm looking at a 2x4 so I can place my amp and turntable on top of it, but there are also larger options like 3x4, 4x4, 5x5. I estimate one cube has space for around 50 records so you would need at least a 3x4 which go for around 90 euros new, but you can also find them on the used market very easily.

Did you know, the widely accepted plural of vinyl is vinyl (or just "records")? Many incorrectly use the term vinyls, due to its widespread misuse - but now you're in the know! It's silly, but conventional. Anyway, here are some cats.

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Another vote for the Kallax shelves. If there isn't an IKEA near you, Wal-Mart has their version of it in different sizes and colors:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Better-Homes-and-Gardens-8-Cube-Storage-Organizer-Multiple-Colors/29741111

Another vote for Ikea Kallax, 2x2 or 1x4 would fit your needs, they ship them for $9.

I found a Kallax 2x2 used online and love it

Ikia KALLAX

All the cool kids get IKEA’s Kallax shelving. It’s cheap, looks nice and is a perfect fit for records. I have a 2x4 unit in my living room.

Hmm, my repurposed cardboard shipping box doesn't seem to be an option...

Neither. I keep mine in a drawer.

I have one of those shelves with the cube baskets and keep them in there.

I have a bookshelf 😅 I also have an insane amount of vinyl

I keep mine in 12x12 scrapbook boxes

Not sure what your budget is, but if you can swing to pay a little more than ikea, I can 100% recommend this company.

https://www.lpbin.com

Built like a fucking tank

For about $50 of lumber and screws my wife built me the second one from the top on that site. Holds about 200-250 depending how tight you pack em. There are plans on how to build somewhere here on Reddit

here is the link to the instructions

Dude love that Econochrist record

Love that Econochrist album.
Trained To Serve

There’s a Deadguy documentary a bandmate helped work on. It’s petty good!

I'm an old guy , I'll be 65 next month . When I was 14 in '72 I convinced my parents to help me set up my own stereo system. One of the first records I bought was Bolan's Electric Warrior along with the discwasher brush. I made it a habit to never play a record without first using the discwasher brush. Fast forward to 1990 and I had to relocate and I was unable to set up my turntable. Because of cassettes and CDs I ended up with a collection of about 200 + LPs. I kept these records in a mellon crate that was stored in the back of a closet. For the next 33 years I moved these records from place to place storing them in closets and only playing my CD's . I bought a new turntable and speakers late last year . When I dropped the needle on Electric Warrior after 33 years in storage it was whisper quiet and I was amazed at the sound . I have an ML shaped stylus that gets deep in the groove and almost all my old records sound awesome because I kept 'em clean. Heed this old man's advice and keep your records clean , only handle them by the edges, and when done playing, lock them in their jackets and store upright.Discwasher is no longer available but there are similar systems out there.

Discwasher was popular in the 70's , I still use mine dry for a first sweep of a dirty record before 'wet' cleaning.

Maybe I should make a public service announcement to those considering getting a brush like this , especially for those that partake of botanicals. Brushes like this have a big chunk of wood attached to them and to use one properly you have to use a rolling motion . There is going to come a time when that brush rolls out of your hand and onto the record and you will immediately shit your pants. Like all hard lessons in life , you just won't ever do that again .I promise you that you will develop a monkey grip every time you use the brush from then on.

What I wish I could share with this community is what it was like to play the first record I ever bought when I was 14 and what it felt like to listen to it again at 65 after being in storage for 33 years. Overwhelming is the first word that comes to mind !

My mom has the same one. I was taught early on to always wipe down before dropping the needle.

I buy all of my sleeves from Vinyl Storage Solutions, primarily single pocket outers and 2 mil inners. I can’t speak for the dual pocket products but I am very happy with all products I’ve purchased from VSS.

I just got my first batch of these last week and already have another batch on order while they’re in stock.

I got the resealable ones, but I’m going to give the tuck ones a go next and decide from there. The dual pocket design is really good, and having such easy access to your record is fantastic. The rice inner sleeves are brilliant as well, I’ve also ordered some more of those.

Until Vinyl Storage Solutions give me a reason NOT to trust them, then I’ll continue using them. Too many of the big YouTube guys who are obviously really clued up on preservation and vinyl care recommend them, and there doesn’t seem to be many (if any) negative comments in topics like this.

These have been a game changer for me and I’ve been slowly upgrading my entire collection with them. Resealable flaps all the way, and only a few more to go! I’m in California and they usually arrive within 5-6 days.

The clarity is great. The cover art really pops in these sleeves. I’ve been buying them for a year so I can’t speak too definitively to durability but I have no issues so far.

VSS is an awesome company. Buy with confidence!

Baltic birch is the way.

Go with undermount slides, more expensive for sure but you won't regret it weight wise. Also these are hidden and won't show on drawer sides

if you can find something with 13 or more plies , that would be ideal ( like baltic birch ) and box joints for the joinery . Pocket holes are great and fast but since you are looking for strength , this can be a great option not just for strength , but this would also flat pack if you needed to break it down to move .

You can go with cabinet grade plywood, but you can still have voids in this grade unless you're very specific about what you buy. If you spec out plywood with no voids, the cost will go up. Find an actual lumberyard and talk to the them about what they may be able to order for you. Not only can you specify the quality of the plies in the core, you can select different types of veneers - rotary cut, flat cut, etc. Even though they may be special order, they might not be that much more expensive than the material they have in stock.

Most baltic birch will have zero or minimal voids, so that's a good choice, but keep in mind - Baltic Birch is usually sold in 5'x5' sheets. You can get it in 4x8, but it's not as common.

It actually says 4 sheets needed. You can use any plywood finish you like, but I’d buy from a lumber yard, not Lowe’s or Home Depot. At a good lumber yard you can find various hardwood plywoods, like walnut, oak and Baltic birch. All depends on what you like. What holds the records upright in those drawers?