Hi, since years I prepared my own archival file based on excel. It takes time and patience but at least Is quite flexible. I think there are ready-made databases somewhere out there but I preferrred my own logic.
Then when I discovered Discogs I also started to move collection there running my file in parallel.
Seconded, I leave spaces at the bottom electronically so when I print my list out, i write In new purchases until such time that I enter them electronically. I also use headers in excel like top hit, date released, or if it is rare, the pressing serial number etched in the wax.
I use the Discogs app on my iPhone. It’s great! I like being able to scan the barcode on the back of newer records, it makes adding records very easy.
I use Discogs to catalogue all my music collection. You can create a download that will import into Excel as a backup if you want. Also gives a rough indication of value for collection and allows you to create custom fields for notes etc. I try and add details of vinyl quality/sound
Oh and the wantlist feature is quite nice particularly if you are vinyl hunting in second hand stores etc
One more thing I forgot to mention… in the excel file I use hyperlinks to the Discogs pages. It’s useful to check values or any further detail of a given release that an excel file cannot capture.
I have used CollectorZ’s Music Collector application to catalog all my records over the years. I don’t use Discogs for the simple reason I have no way to import anything, and I’m not about to try and add thousands of titles again. I don’t sell my records so it doesn’t matter to me anyway.
Hi, thank you, but the picture could not capture the whole list… I am proud of It, it’s a lifetime collection, since 1979, as a direct witness of that era…unforgettable! Sorry for the ot