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How To Store Record Collection?

Currently storing vinyl collection (1,700 albums) on Metro metal wire shelves. Looking for recommendations for bookcases, shelving systems, cubes, etc. Particularly interested if anyone has tried the Cubitec modular system? Trying to decide whether to go with off the shelf furniture or have built-in units constructed.

I've read that albums weight approximately 40lbs. per linear foot. Does anyone know if this is accurate?

An interesting link to how vinyl records are made - RTI
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robdoorack
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Do you live anywhere near an Ikea furniture store? They have several inexpensive shelving systems that are great for records. For years I've used Ikea pine shelving that I finished with polyurethane varnish.

40 pounds / foot sounds about right.
soulbrass
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Ikea Expedit. 2 sizes, several colors. Small size holds about 960 LPs and the large size about 1500 LPs. Recommended.
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nsgarch
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I'm about to order some LP storage units from this fellow:

http://www.tonyswoodshop.com/

They are beautifully made from hardwoods, and very reasonably priced at $35 - $45 per module depending on the wood (includes shipping). I've talked with him on the phone, and he can do little things like making the base unit taller so I don't have to wreck my back getting records from the bottom shelf ;~))
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