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Still stacking records on the floor? Here's a better way to store and display your vinyl collection
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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.
1. KAIU Vinyl Record Storage Holder
There are a few reasons this portable vinyl rack gets top billing. You can fit up to 50 records in the wooden base’s grooves, which is bookended by sheets of transparent acrylic. This rack allows you to easily sift through your vinyls, doesn’t take up a ton of space, and looks cool to boot. The slim, streamlined design works for most decor schemes, from cozy cabin to modern studio.
Buy KAIU Vinyl Record Storage Holder $28.99
2. Crosley AC1004A-NA Record Storage Crate
When it comes to storing a ton of records, it’s hard to beat a good, old-fashioned box. That being the case, the box in question should at least look nice — which is why we’re drawn to this record storage crate that has a vintage look without being cheesy. Plus, it can contain up to 75 records at once.
This crate is from Crosley, the popular turntable manufacturer, so it’s designed specifically for records, and is sized so your albums still upright without slipping and sliding around.
Buy Crosley AC1004A-NA Record Storage Crate $39.95
3. Toresper Magazine and Disc Holder
Technically a magazine holder, these racks also function as a minimalist LP holder, and are perfect for slightly smaller collections, or if you have more than just records to store. We like them because they’re simple, easy, and can fit nearly anywhere. This set gets you a pack of two wire-style iron frames that are surprisingly sturdy and durable.
Our suggestion: mix and match vinyl with magazines, newspapers and even photos, for a cool decor piece. The company says you can also use this as a desk or bookshelf organizer, with enough room to slide in a laptop, tablet, mail and a notebook too.
Buy Toresper Magazine and Disc Holder $14.99
4. Victrola Wooden Record Crate
Another old-school crate, this Victrola unit is slightly smaller than the Crosley pick above, with a capacity to hold up to 50 vinyls securely. We like it for many of the same reasons we like the crate listed above, but this one gets extra points for the carrying handles and warm stained wood.
Victrola is another brand that has been making turntables and turntable accessories for years, and this crate is also specifically-sized for records. It looks great as a decor piece too, whether in your living room, bedroom or den.
Buy Victrola Wooden Record Crate $46.42
