It otherwise exactly what you think except the front edges are so sharp like a knife that when you slide vinyl in, it grabs and cuts the record jacket instantly ruining both the front edge and the vinyl . They did not think of that at all when manufacturing this! Also height of the compartment should be 1 - 2 cm higher for easier back and fourth record shuffling. Now you have to be really precise when taking in and out the records. So in other words, this product is only good for long term storage/decoration, not actual daily use.