Best Ways to Store Your Records
Stored badly, records warp and sleeves wear. Done right, storage protects your collection and makes it a pleasure to browse.
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Always store vertically
Records should stand upright like books — never stacked flat, which causes warping over time. Don't pack them so tightly that you have to yank them out.
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Furniture that fits a 12-inch sleeve
Cube shelving and purpose-made record units are popular because a 12-inch sleeve fits neatly. Flip-style browser crates make digging through a growing collection easy.
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Protect the sleeves
Outer plastic sleeves keep covers clean, and good inner sleeves stop the record scuffing as you slide it in and out.
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Frequently asked questions
How should records be stored?
Always vertically, like books, never stacked flat — stacking causes warping and ring wear. Keep them snug but not tightly crammed, away from heat, damp and direct sunlight.
Are inner and outer sleeves worth it?
Yes. Anti-static inner sleeves protect the playing surface far better than paper, and outer sleeves keep covers clean and intact — both are cheap insurance for records you want to keep.
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