Ideas for something to hold LPs ??

Per Madsen Audio Designs in San Francisco area. Check the ad in TAS or Stereophile for the number. Nice, stackable wood racks; can also combine them with his CD drawers.

I built one. You can see it at the following address
http://home.mindspring.com/~rrbird/_uimages/speaker2.JPG
It's made of poplar and aluminum. If you (or anyone else) is interested you can send me an e-mail and I will send you the plans (I did them some time ago for another A-gon member).

If you have any IKEA store next to you, they have book-shelf racks that are realy designed to hold vinyls. Nicely finished and having square cells all arround that are exactly 12" X 12" X 12"! I've got it last year without paying extra for the brand names (only $175) and I'm holding there my collection of 650 vinyls.
If you cannot find it in IKEA I believe that the HOME DEPOT has everything to build such rack. The idea is to place them in small groups standing vertically and organized by your taste. Placing them in small groups will prevent vinyl gatefolds from excessive tension when you're trying to grab your desired record.

Yes, IKEA is also a very good option. Their furniture design is improving all the time, and they're very affordable.

Abstract7, that's a very impressive looking system you have, and the LP rack is super cool. If it's not a problem I'd like to have a copy of your plans. Thanks!

I had one made that holds several hundred in a record store rack format; all LPs face forward and I flip through to find the one I want. The front of the cabinet is roughly 3/4s the height of an LP. The lid is hinged and completely covers the vinyl. I keep it fairly full of favorites and the construction prevents warping.