The Crosley sides are shorter than the LPs themselves to make it easier to browse through the records. I had my records in a couple of crates in the '70s. I was with a buddy in L.A.'s Chinatown and a store or company had tossed a pair of crates onto the sidewalk. I picked them up and took them home. They were a perfect fit for my LPs. I turned the crates sideways and stacked them like shelves. They were plenty sturdy for the job and they probably weren't nearly as nice as the Crosleys, which have thicker wood and are screwed together.
Are wood crates like Crosley safe for LP's?
I only ask this because of their height. While they are plenty wide enough, they don't cover the last 2+ inches of the LP. It just doesn't seem ideal, when you're putting the weight of 75 LP's in there. I've also seen cheaper versions at Home Depot and Walmart. But again, they are only 9-10" high. The Crosley is solid wood, and seems like good quality. I would stain it, to make it look nicer.
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