Storing Vinyl Records Horizontally

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Storing vinyl records horizontally.

Over time the vinyl can warp and become misshapen. Any warping will change the way a record sound and can make it unplayable. Vinyl records should be stored in a vertical position to maintain their shape. However horizontal storage is not the best option for vinyl longevity.

Use suitable shelves or crates boxes for vinyl storage. Storing them horizontally risks having them dish warp from the weight of the records on top. Indeed we see it a lot in movies and magazines. Vinyl records are most susceptible to ultraviolet light.

Store your records in their liners and turn the open end of the liner towards the inside of the sleeve if possible. Pack your records tight enough that they cannot slant or lean but with enough wiggle room to be able to remove individual records. Unlike your indoor greenery vinyl records should be stored in a relatively dry environment about 35 40 relative humidity or rh. Which can damage records in just a few minutes.

Keeping a flashy record collection horizontally on a shelf looks cool. When vinyls are piled high or horizontal in this case it can cause the shelving to collapse like a pack of cards. A strong and sturdy shelf wins the vinyl storage race. Storing them horizontally or one on top of another may cause warping.

For best results don t store your records in a bright window a grow room or a tanning bed. 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. This is where vinyl record storage guidelines part ways from indoor plant care.