VINYL RECORD STORAGE - 4 easy upgrades

I go over 4 easy upgrades to any vinyl storage setup using storage cubes. These affordable products will make your storage area clean, organized and stand out!
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - New Arrival Bin
02:20 - Backspacers
04:32 - LED Lighting
07:56 - Sorting guides
10:10 - Conclusion

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[spaghettilee]

This channel needs to be sponsored by RAID Shadowlegends

[jijifer]

I dig this new wave of vinyl collectors. I’ve been doing it for decades and settled into “the way I’ve always done it” I saw the backspacers on Facebook and came looking for other ideas and the refile/new vinyl bin and lights were “holy crap! How did I not think of this in 30 years???”
So thanks! Great ideas!

[danmartinez]

Nice I use foam pipe insulation (Lowe's) it Lines up records and won't. Damage any lps edge. I secure back with, 1/4 inch oak plywood to adds support on the back side.

[micdel]

I used 5 gallon wood paint stirrers, cut to the proper length (13.5 inches) then glued 1" letter on them (did the same with craft sticks for the CDs) I used 1x4 for the "stops". The lighting is a combination of LED automotive accent miniature light bars. For overflow, I build record cases out of 1/2 inch copper tubing (stays with the steampunk motif)

[rgarzari]

Last night I was thinking of a way to keep the records from sliding back, and this morning I wake up to see this video as one of my recommended videos. Mind blown. Thank you!!

[stephenmkeer]

I have a wooden crate on wheels which I got before I got my shelving. I use foam insulation tubes for the back of my records. And I’ve put L.E.D lights on the back of my shelving.

[mattmcclain]

Great video! I loved seeing George Harrison 33&1/3, a great understated album.
Regarding records falling off, why not get a sheet of 1/8 inch plywood and attach it to the back of the unit? One could get the hardware store to cut into a couple smaller pieces to make it fit better in a vehicle. You can even cut with a hand saw if you don't use power tools. (I do woodworking as a hobby though, so I'd use a table saw.)
I recently made my son a record player cabinet and some crates. Now i need to make a cabinet for myself. Ha Ha!😂

[derekortega]

This is such a great idea, I will have to steal it from you! Could you please show a diagram or empty a cube to show how you lined up the lights? I got confused with the explanation and seeing it all layed out would really help... Thank you so much!!

[brettallenthomas]

Great inexpensive divider option is...
I found 11" x 14" thin plastic cutting boards (think plastic sheets) at my Dollar Store at 2 for $1, so it cost me $13 for 26 dividers, , I bought a pack of alphabet stickers and stuck them on the end .. I just cut the 14" length down to 12.75", and they stick out just enough for the letters to show between the albums.. works great

[lenhelton]

those cubes from walmart r great, i think they make"m from 2 cube all the way up to 20 cube

[gcapo]

I could definitely use a storage cube for storing my record. My daughters are little and are always getting into my collection.

[nvdubz]

Love your vinyl collecting videos. I already had the Turntable Revival spacers, and the alphabetical separators for my vinyl shelving, but after watching your vid, I ordered a set of LED strips similar to yours. I appreciate the tips!! 🤘

[happyhippythevinylguy]

I just started using new arrivals been and it really does help a lot. that's a great idea about putting the strip of wood in the back to keep them from falling out, very good video my friend.

[SilentReproach]

I JUST got my set of backspacers st week. What a life changer. I tried so many random things to keep my records flush and nothing has worked like those.

[nathanielnicholson]

Handy to mention; when mounting led strip, do NOT drive tacks, staples, nails etc through the strip as it may damage internals. If extra hold is needed then use staples that span the width of the strip or tack next to the edge so the head holds it. Car rear window defroster repair kits from auto parts stores work to fix broken led strip conductors if you can't bear to throw away broken strips ;) Also, there are lots of inexpensive materials available for making filing cards if you enjoy a project. I hope you end up putting tape or something over the edges of those metal tags where they overlap the card to avoid possible 'aaw, CRAPs' in the future. Cool video, I'll be looking for more.

[sunsfella]

Great ideas, loved how you had to explain how to use the sort dividers 😂

[wincertactical]

Love your video. You did a terrific job explaining everything. Nice job on the cabinet and lighting too. Looks great and thank you for the Amazon links.

[happyhippythevinylguy]

Why I think those back spacers would work for me is cuz like you said I always have albums getting pushed all the way against the wall sometimes I can't find an album and it's because it's been pushed so far back it's hiding between two. That's a wonderful idea man to have the back spacer it would save me a headache

[TheMadjack]

cool upgrades, like the LED System on your record storage

[daveyA]

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