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Are wood crates like Crosley safe for LP's?

I only ask this because of their height. While they are plenty wide enough, they don't cover the last 2+ inches of the LP.  It just doesn't seem ideal, when you're putting the weight of 75 LP's in there. I've also seen cheaper versions at Home Depot and Walmart. But again, they are only 9-10" high. The Crosley is solid wood, and seems like good quality. I would stain it, to make it look nicer.  
fjn04
fjn04 OP
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If they are stacked on their side like you have, I can't see that as being bad for the LP's. But I want to use in a position with the LP front facing me, just like a record shop would display them. In this position, I am thinking it may not be ideal.
chayro
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I don't understand this.  Regardless of the height, once you put the first record in, the others are supported by the records behind them, not the crate.  So if the height matters, just put a thin piece of plywood or cardboard the size of a record in the back of the crate and the ones in front will be as well supported as if the crate were taller.  I must be getting this wrong.  
fjn04 OP
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No, your right on Chayro. But I think the ones with a higher (12") back are better for LP's. The piece of plywood would work, but again, I'd rather have the higher back. I pulled a few up last night that had the higher back, yet lower in the front making it easier to finger through. 

ptss
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Low in front,high in back

fjn04 OP
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indeed- I think that's the best of both worlds. And even the sides 2 or 3" lower, making it easier to finger through.
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