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Store Records in the Right Conditions Vinyl tolerates colder temperatures well but it is very intolerant of heat. You should never store records in temperatures above 70. You also want to make sure your records have minimal exposure to light and no exposure to bright light. Cool dark places are best.

The best record inner sleeves are made using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic which is soft and does not cause scratching. They are also anti static which means that they don't create a static charge but please note that they don't remove a static charge either.

If you still have a paper sleeve, replace it before you put the record into storage. Look for plastic sleeves because they won't damage the surface of your records. You can even find sleeves that have curved bottoms, which makes placing them into the cardboard outer sleeve easier.

Store Records in the Right Conditions Vinyl tolerates colder temperatures well but it is very intolerant of heat. You should never store records in temperatures above 70. You also want to make sure your records have minimal exposure to light and no exposure to bright light. Cool dark places are best.

Keep Vinyl Records Upright The best way to store albums to ensure they stay in good condition is in an upright, vertical position. Vinyl records that have been stored at a slant for an extended period of time can warp due to uneven pressure. This is why records are often kept in crates that position them upright.

Always place them vertically, as you would with books. Leaning on a slant can actually warp the records so consider using a bookend or other light object to keep them fully upright. Refrain from overstuffing them on shelves so they slide in and out without force.

The best record inner sleeves are made using high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic which is soft and does not cause scratching. They are also anti static which means that they don't create a static charge but please note that they don't remove a static charge either.

Yes, it's generally advisable to use outer sleeves to protect and preserve vinyl records, as they offer significant advantages in maintaining longevity and the visual appeal of your collection, but I choose to no longer use them.

If you still have a paper sleeve, replace it before you put the record into storage. Look for plastic sleeves because they won't damage the surface of your records. You can even find sleeves that have curved bottoms, which makes placing them into the cardboard outer sleeve easier.

Every time you move the record across the sleeve, the paper creates micro abrasions. If you still have a paper sleeve, replace it before you put the record into storage. Look for plastic sleeves because they won't damage the surface of your records.

Keep Vinyl Records Upright The best way to store albums to ensure they stay in good condition is in an upright, vertical position. Vinyl records that have been stored at a slant for an extended period of time can warp due to uneven pressure. This is why records are often kept in crates that position them upright.

Records shouldn't be stored horizontally, or flat. As you will see, archival record boxes are designed for the records to be stood and stored vertically. Storing vinyl records flat can place too much pressure on the records lower in the stack causing damage over time.

Always place them vertically, as you would with books. Leaning on a slant can actually warp the records so consider using a bookend or other light object to keep them fully upright. Refrain from overstuffing them on shelves so they slide in and out without force.

Yes, it's generally advisable to use outer sleeves to protect and preserve vinyl records, as they offer significant advantages in maintaining longevity and the visual appeal of your collection, but I choose to no longer use them.

Every time you move the record across the sleeve, the paper creates micro abrasions. If you still have a paper sleeve, replace it before you put the record into storage. Look for plastic sleeves because they won't damage the surface of your records.

Records shouldn't be stored horizontally, or flat. As you will see, archival record boxes are designed for the records to be stood and stored vertically. Storing vinyl records flat can place too much pressure on the records lower in the stack causing damage over time.