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Rack/shelf for albums - suggestions please

I just redid my basement and the last detail is to pick up something to store my albums. The last shelf system I had was made of MDF and started to sag from the weight. So, thinking of a rack, maybe 4' > 5' wide, same height to hold roughly 400 albums. Prefer metal but not the cheesy metal racks offered at home depot to be used in a garage.
Any suggestions for some thing industrial grade BUT not too costly?
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actusreus
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Another vote for the Expedit. Can't be beat at the price, and it looks much better than metal shelves, imo. Mine has served me very well for over a year now.
actusreus
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I think close to $1,000 for a used record rack is nuts. You can get a decent equipment rack for that money. In addition, thin and cold metal just does not seem right for the warmth I associate records with. But to each their own.

My Expedit is not attached to the wall, but I did put a few shims under it so that it is flush against the wall. I can't imagine this shelf could topple unless someone puts only its side against the wall rather than the back. Doubtless, securing it to the wall is always a good idea.
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