The Compound LP Browser / Slim: Solid Wood Vinyl Record Storage
Choosing your wood.
Oak is warm with an open grain. Ash is paler and brighter, with a clean, Scandinavian feel. Walnut is the richest and darkest, with deep chocolate tones. All are solid, sustainably sourced hardwoods — the choice is about the look you want.
- Sustainably sourced timber
- Handmade in Cardiff
- Free UK delivery over £25
- 14-day returns on in-stock pieces
One pair of hands
Designed, cut and finished by one maker in Cardiff — no production line.
Real timber
Solid oak, ash and walnut — grain and character, not a printed finish.
Built to last
Proper joinery and a hard-wax-oil finish, made to be handed on.
Freestanding
No fitters, no mess — it arrives ready to use and moves with you.
The details
For the records that never make it back to the shelf.
The LP Browser / Slim is a freestanding vinyl browser for whatever's in your current rotation. It's sized to sit on a sideboard or beside the turntable. It holds up to 35 LPs front-facing, so the front record's artwork is always on show, and you flick through them like a record shop bin.
It's cut from a single board of solid oak or walnut, with a solid brass or raw steel bar and cork feet. Nothing is veneered or wrapped. The cork is set into the base so it grips polished surfaces without marking them.
It needs no fixings and no fitting. It moves house with you.
Made to pair with the LP Shelf: one displays, one holds the rotation.
SPEC
- Wood: solid oak or solid walnut
- Bar: solid brass or raw steel
- Feet: natural cork, rebated into the base
- Capacity: up to 35 LPs, browses comfortably at around 25
- Size: 180mm W × 180mm D × 200mm H
- Finish: Hard Wax Oil
- Fits: 12" sleeves, including outer protective sleeves
CHOOSING A FINISH
Oak is light and open-grained, and warms over time. Walnut is dark and rich. Brass is warm and softens to a gentle patina. Raw steel is dark grey and industrial, and each bar carries the marks of how it was made.
CARE
Wipe the wood with a dry cloth, and re-oil it once a year if it looks dry. The brass and steel are solid, not plated, so there's no coating to wear through. Polish them back to bright whenever you like, or leave them to age. Re-wax the steel occasionally to keep it protected.
FAQ
Will it hold gatefolds and double albums?
Yes. Expect around 12–15 if your rotation is mostly doubles.
Will it hold 7" singles?
It's sized for 12" LPs. Singles sit too low to browse.
Does it go with the LP Shelf?
Yes. It's made in the same woods and metals, so the two sit as a pair.
Brass or steel?
Brass is warmer and suits oak particularly well. Steel is darker and more understated, and looks sharp with walnut. Both are solid, never plated.
Made by one pair of hands in Cardiff.
Delivery & returns
Collect free from the Cardiff workshop, local delivery across Cardiff & South Wales, or couriered UK-wide. Pieces are made to order — current dispatch times are in our shipping policy.
14 days to change your mind on in-stock pieces. Made-to-order items are built just for you, so please choose carefully; return postage is covered by the customer.
Care
Dust with a dry or barely-damp cloth — never soaking wet. Keep out of direct sunlight and off direct heat, and wipe spills straight away so they don't sit and mark. Re-oil once a year with Fiddes hard wax oil to refresh the finish.
Real wood — grain and colour vary from piece to piece, and solid timber shifts a little with the seasons. That's character, not a fault.
Questions
Is it ready to use? Yes — everything is freestanding, with no fixing or fitting.
Which timber can I choose? Solid oak, ash or walnut, depending on the piece and the options above.
Can I commission a different size? Often, yes — head to Commissions and tell us what you're after.
