I don't understand this. Regardless of the height, once you put the first record in, the others are supported by the records behind them, not the crate. So if the height matters, just put a thin piece of plywood or cardboard the size of a record in the back of the crate and the ones in front will be as well supported as if the crate were taller. I must be getting this wrong.
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.