quadro_bikeThe recent popularity of vinyl long play records originates from several sources. One might be the recent “vintage” status of vinyl LP records, once we are now are at least two generations taken off their heyday. Historically, the LP records were at the height of their popularity in the 1980s, then replaced to a large degree by the cassette tape, and, even more so later on by the CD and the mp3 or other compressed digital music formats and related mp3 players. Another way to obtain the popularity of the vinyl records is the popularity of the rap music and its own successor hip hop. 黑膠回收 who play this kind of music are famous for their sound manipulations such as for example “scratches”, and transitions in one song to another, which can only be properly implemented manually, using two turntables with vinyl LP records playing on both of these simultaneously.
Each of the resources of the vinyl music popularity has its own vinyl record shelf storage needs. Consequently, the vinyl record shelves demand has been on the rise recently, as has been the demand for portable LP storage cabinets. Let’s consider what types of vinyl record storage might be the best option for the collectible vinyl records and for storing hiphop and rap albums on the run.
Requirements for storing collectible vinyl albums
When determining vinyl record value, it is not only this, the performer, and the rarity of the album that determines the ultimate price, but it can be the condition where the collectible LP record is in. Therefore the vinyl LP record sellers, buyers, and collectors are paying much focus on keeping their vinyl long play record collection in the safe containers, safe from the thieves, together with safe from the dust, sunrays, and other external influences that could impact the quality of the vinyl record itself, or the grade of the album sleeve.
Depending on if the LP album collector will bring their collection to exhibitions, or swap-meets, there are two forms of vinyl LP secure storage that will suit them, portable and fixed. For portable vinyl LP storage, we recommend record cabinet with injected mold sturdy plastic design with secure and lockable doors, and a couple of caster wheels. Such sturdy construction will enable both mobility of the collection along with protection from the intruders and from sun and rain.
Storing rap and hip hop vinyl albums for DJs on the go
As DJs are performing at ever changing venues, they want portable and robust storage for their hiphop and rap LP albums they need in their performances. For safety and portability, again, sturdy plastic cabinets with LP shelves of appropriate size, with strong and lockable front doors, and a couple of four caster wheels will be a good choice of vinyl records storage for them.
Ethan Riley