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If you need a way to store and display your collection of vinyls, you’ll need a good vinyl record rack. The best vinyl collection racks provide an efficient storage solution for your LPs while allowing you to easily flip through them too, when you want to put something on. The best vinyl record racks we’ve found can also double as a creative decorative element in your space.
What Are the Best Vinyl Record Racks?
Stacking your records on a bookcase or in banker’s boxes is, of course, always an option, but we prefer storage racks and crates with a little more attention to style and efficiency. These are things designed specifically for storing and displaying records too, rather than just being a generic box or shelf. Here are some things we look for when shopping for the best record rack for you.
Capacity: If you’re a collector who’s amassed hundreds of vinyls, you’re probably gonna need the whole bookcase anyway. But us mortals with more modest collections may find a rack or crate that houses merely dozens of records at a time most useful. By the same token, if you only have a few records to store, a smallish magazine rack that you can fill with other items at the same time might work best. A smaller record rack makes for a great display piece too, if you one to highlight one or two of your favorite album covers or discs.
Type and Style: Our favorite containers for record storage include magazine racks, decorative crates for larger numbers, and even record store-style racks that can hold around 50 records at a time. What works best for you will depend not just on the number of records you have, but also on the decorative vibe you’re going for. Vintage crates lend your space a laid-back, thrift-store-but-in-a-cool-way kind of atmosphere, while minimalist pieces go with a more modern space. Just make sure your records are properly secured (so they don’t fall or slide off). Also: while seeing a stack of records can be satisfying, we recommend organizing your vinyls vertically, so you can easily flip through them to find the one you want to play.
