Ideas for something to hold LPs ??

I think the Boltz racks look cool, and you can configure and connect as many shelves as you need, but you or wife may think they look too industrial. There are pictures of them in all the audio magazines and undoubtedly on their website too. Otherwise, go to Ikea and buy one of their "Billy" bookcases in whatever finish you like, with as many shelves as you like. I use a Billy down in my listening room, a really tall one. If you don't like the Billy, they have dozens of other models available. Shelf depth should be 11" or 12" for the LPs to look their best.

Hi, I have a few suggestions for you.

Currently I'm using a Wood Technology LP/laserdisc Base Module for my laserdiscs. It's cube shaped. The Wood Technology line includes stackable drawer and component modules. All require assembly, and they can be placed in any order. Castors can be placed on any of their units. I bought mine through Crutchfield. For a look at their stuff go here:

http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S-R71kKqmhbJZ/ProdView.asp?s=0&c=1&g=15700&I=188CM1CK&o=&a=

My father owns 3 VHS cabinet units from Lorentz Design. They also make a unit for LPs and laserdiscs. All their units come fully assembled and have a higher fit and finish than the Wood Tech stuff, but aren't stackable. These also can be purchased with separate castor bases. For a look at their stuff go here:

http://www.lorentzdesign.com/laser.htm

Another racking system my father uses for storing his VHS tapes is made by Boltz. All their products are made of very heavy gauge steel and are made to be leaned against or attached to walls. I use these also at work for storing CDs and DVDs. They recently introduced a line of steel furniture that includes TV units, component racks, and shelving that can support LPs. If you're curious about their materials, they'll send you free samples that make great paper weights. For a look at their stuff go here:

http://www.boltz-usa.com/shelving/shelving.html

Billy Bags also makes a small rack [by their standards] for storing LPs. Take a look here:

http://www.billybags.com/S-pro90.html

All the companies mentioned above make great racks. These days I'm in the process of building a wall system to fit my specific needs. Good luck with your search!

Per Madsen Audio Designs in San Francisco area. Check the ad in TAS or Stereophile for the number. Nice, stackable wood racks; can also combine them with his CD drawers.

I built one. You can see it at the following address
http://home.mindspring.com/~rrbird/_uimages/speaker2.JPG
It's made of poplar and aluminum. If you (or anyone else) is interested you can send me an e-mail and I will send you the plans (I did them some time ago for another A-gon member).

If you have any IKEA store next to you, they have book-shelf racks that are realy designed to hold vinyls. Nicely finished and having square cells all arround that are exactly 12" X 12" X 12"! I've got it last year without paying extra for the brand names (only $175) and I'm holding there my collection of 650 vinyls.
If you cannot find it in IKEA I believe that the HOME DEPOT has everything to build such rack. The idea is to place them in small groups standing vertically and organized by your taste. Placing them in small groups will prevent vinyl gatefolds from excessive tension when you're trying to grab your desired record.