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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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dougdeacon
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Ikea Effektiv storage modules work great for us. Effektiv is a modular system you can build as high and wide as your space allows. It's more expensive than Bonde or Expedit, but the modularity makes it adaptable to difficult spaces.
rgordonpf
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I second the Pers Madsen record rack suggestion. I have used them for a number of years and have about 5,000 LPs stored in them. They have a very high WAF. Very flexible as to how you design your storage space. Easy to expand. Moving them with the LPs inside is quite easy and much more convenient than having to take the LPs off of the shelf, move the shelf and then put the LPs back on the shelf.
sugarbrie
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You can store them at my house !! :-)
dan_ed
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Nsgarch,

I think you're going to like those. I made my own clones of Tony's crates and I really like them. The way they lock together makes for a very sturdy stack and they move quite easily without havint to take the records out. I haven't made a base or cap 'cuz I'm getting ready to make some more. I'm still working on a good concept for storing my ceedees.
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nsgarch
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Dan thanks for the feedback. I haven't bought them yet, Tony's just back from vacation, but they seem like a good solution. BTW, I have a killer way to finish them (no drying time involved, available at Ace) Email me separately for the info.

Neil
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