How To Store Record Collection?

Do you live anywhere near an Ikea furniture store? They have several inexpensive shelving systems that are great for records. For years I've used Ikea pine shelving that I finished with polyurethane varnish.

40 pounds / foot sounds about right.

Ikea Expedit. 2 sizes, several colors. Small size holds about 960 LPs and the large size about 1500 LPs. Recommended.

I'm about to order some LP storage units from this fellow:

http://www.tonyswoodshop.com/

They are beautifully made from hardwoods, and very reasonably priced at $35 - $45 per module depending on the wood (includes shipping). I've talked with him on the phone, and he can do little things like making the base unit taller so I don't have to wreck my back getting records from the bottom shelf ;~))

I am very happy with the racks from Music Direct. They have two styles, the one in the picture, and the Cherry wood with black supports, which what I have. (I like both styles, but my wife really wanted the cherry, as it went with the decor better. I don't mind, as long as I get my racks! They are expandable too, so if you collection keeps growing, so can they!)

Music Direct LP Racks

They are not only very aesthetically pleasing (i.e. high WAF!), but they go togather quickly, easily and work great.
(They have the back stop to keep your records lined up nicely too!)

My two cents worth anyway.