Vinyl Report is the app that makes managing your vinyl, CD, and cassette collection effortless. No more juggling notebooks, scattered spreadsheets, and lost files, everything is centralized in one place. Vinyl Report was designed for beginners and seasoned collectors alike. The app automatically fetches data from Discogs and Wikipedia (artist info, titles, year, label, complete credits), lets you rate your albums, add streaming links (Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, SoundCloud), and rediscover your collection with shuffle mode. Whether you own 50 or 5,000 records, Vinyl Report transforms your physical collection into a rich database, accessible everywhere and truly yours. Vinyl Report was designed from the start to be ad-free, tracking-free, and hosted in Europe.

Vinyl Report is designed for music lovers who want to go beyond simple cataloging. If you enjoy diving into artist discographies, discovering the story behind each album, and documenting your collection with care, this app is for you.

The app combines the best of both worlds

It automatically fetches data from Discogs and Wikipedia (artist bios, album descriptions, complete credits), but it also lets you add your own documentation. You can enrich each album with your personal notes, anecdotes, musical analysis, and discoveries. It's your knowledge and passion that bring your collection to life.

Every collector becomes a contributor

By manually documenting your albums with your own research and knowledge, you contribute to enriching the musical work and preserving artists' legacy. Your fan expertise complements official data and gives your collection a unique dimension. Whether you're a jazz fan obsessed with Blue Note pressings, a hip-hop enthusiast tracking limited editions, or an eclectic collector exploring all genres, Vinyl Report gives you the tools to build a database as rich and detailed as your passion deserves.

Start small

Add 5-10 albums to get familiar. No need to catalog everything at once! - Scan barcodes with your phone (fastest method) - Or enter EAN/UPC codes manually - Or search directly by artist/album and add from your Wishlist

Test the features

Create a detailed record for each album - Browse your collection by genre, artist, label… - Make your collection private or public - Check at a glance for missing information in your album records - View your collection statistics - Create a wishlist - Keep track of albums you've lent out - Generate a random playlist - Discover public collections from other members - Share an album or your entire collection with a friend - Import or export your collection from a CSV file The app grows with you. Features like export and stats become really useful as your collection expands.

Hosted in Europe, far from US clouds

Vinyl Report runs on OVH servers located in France (Gravelines and Strasbourg). Your data does not transit through the United States and is not subject to the US Cloud Act. This is a deliberate choice, not a technical detail.

No tracking cookies, no advertising

You don't need to accept a cookie banner because there's nothing to accept. Vinyl Report displays no advertising and will never sell your data.

Spam protection without Google

The app's forms are protected by Friendly Captcha, a European alternative to reCAPTCHA that does not install any tracker and does not communicate with any Google service.

Your passwords seriously protected

Your passwords are hashed with Argon2id, the standard recommended by OWASP in 2024, resistant to GPU-accelerated brute-force attacks.

End-to-end encryption

All communications between your browser and our servers are encrypted with TLS 1.3 with automatic certificate renewal. No exceptions.

Your GDPR rights, for real

- Right of access: export your entire collection to CSV at any time from your account - Right to portability: the CSV format is open, readable by any spreadsheet - Right to erasure: delete your account from settings, your personal data is permanently erased - Right to anonymity: enable private mode to disappear from the leaderboard and public pages

Vinyl Report is a Progressive Web App, no need for the App Store or Google Play.

On iOS

1. Go to vinyl.report in your favourite browser 2. Tap the Share button (square with arrow) 3. Select "Add to Home Screen"

On Android

1. Open vinyl.report in Chrome 2. Menu (3 dots) then select "Add to Home screen" The icon appears on your home screen. You can even browse your collection offline!

Catalog your collection

Add your vinyls, CDs, and cassettes by scanning the barcode, entering the EAN/UPC identifier, or manually for pressings not found on Discogs. Info auto-fills from Discogs and Wikipedia. You can import up to 20 records at a time via CSV if you already have an existing spreadsheet.

Document each album

Create a detailed record for each album: rate it 1 to 5 stars, indicate its physical condition (Mint, Near Mint, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor), add your personal notes, anecdotes, and analysis. Each record can also hold direct streaming links to Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music, Tidal, Qobuz, or SoundCloud (per album or per track). The more complete your record, the more XP you earn.

Browse your collection

Filter by genre, artist, label, or decade. From the dashboard page spot missing information at a glance to see which records deserve a bit of attention.

Manage your loans

Keep track of albums you've lent and to whom. No more lost records, no more doubts.

Manage your wishlist

Save albums you want to acquire, compare prices, and avoid duplicates. Your wishlist is shareable with friends, handy before a birthday or a flea market trip.

Generate a random playlist

Not sure what to listen to? Shuffle mode picks a record for you from your collection. The best antidote to choice paralysis.

Discover the community

Explore public collections from other members, discover what they own, let curiosity guide you toward albums you wouldn't have thought of. The leaderboard lets you see where your collection stands among others and climb the ranks.

Share your collection

Share an album or your entire collection via a unique read-only link.

Analyze your collection

Stats, estimated value (via Discogs data), breakdown by genre, decade, or label,… The XP system and achievement badges reward the quality of your documentation as much as your collection's size.

Keep control of your data

Export your collection to CSV at any time. Your data is never locked in the app.

This is THE major differentiator of Vinyl Report

A complete gamification system that transforms your passion into a competitive adventure. You're not just cataloging records, you're building your legendary collector status.

Collection

Number of records owned and estimated collection value (rare and valuable records boost your score)

Achievement Badges

Unlock Collector, Treasure Hunter, Time Traveler, and Completionist to earn bonus XP

Engagement

The more you document your albums (ratings, conditions, descriptions, streaming links), the more XP you accumulate. Every interaction counts.

XP score calculation details

Your total score = badges + collection + engagement. The sum (collection + engagement) is capped at 8,720 XP. Collection: number of albums (progressive scale: 6 XP/album for the first 50, 11 XP for the next 50, 14 XP beyond 100), recent activity bonus (+2 XP per album added in the last 30 days, max 120 XP), estimated value (total purchase price ÷ 50, max 500 XP). Engagement: collection age in days × 5 + current streak × 10 (capped at 2,500 XP). Badges: Collector (100 XP/level), Treasure Hunter (40 XP/level), Time Traveler (50 XP/level), Completionist (125 XP/level). A smaller but well-documented and engaged collection can thus outrank a larger but passive one.

The Vinyl Report leaderboard

Your total XP score positions you in a leaderboard of Vinyl Report member collectors. You climb from "Newbie Spinner" to "Living Legend" level in competition with the entire community. It's for glory, honor, and in the name of love for musical culture.

The social discovery aspect

The leaderboard doesn't just show scores. You can explore other users' collections, discover what they own, and let curiosity guide you toward albums you never would have thought of. It's an incredible way to step out of your musical comfort zone, discover genres you don't listen to by default, and find gems thanks to other enthusiasts' tastes. Vinyl Report transforms collection management into a progression game where every documented record, every unlocked badge, and every position gained in the ranking strengthens your status in the collector community.

Scan a barcode

Click Add album then select Scan a barcode. Point your phone at the barcode. Information appears instantly. You can add the album to your collection or wishlist.

EAN/UPC identifier or catalog reference

Enter the code printed under the barcode (13 or 12 digits). Vinyl Report queries Discogs and automatically fills out the record.

Manual entry

For rare pressings, bootlegs, or albums absent from Discogs, fill in the fields yourself. No record is refused.

You control exactly what others see.

Public mode (default)

Your collection is visible to other members and you appear in the leaderboard. You can share albums or your entire collection via a unique read-only link.

Private mode

When you enable private mode in your settings, your name is replaced by "Private collector" everywhere in the app. You disappear from the leaderboard and no longer earn XP points. The community can still view your album records, but you remain invisible by default. This setting can be changed at any time. Your data remains intact in both cases.

The estimated value of your collection is calculated by adding the estimated values of all your albums that have a verified EAN code and the album's condition.

Where do these values come from?

For each album, Vinyl Report queries Discogs (the world's largest vinyl database) to get a price estimate based on the album's condition you've indicated (Mint, Near Mint, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor).

How does it work?

The app uses Discogs marketplace data to estimate each album's value based on its condition. For example, an album in "Mint" condition will generally have a higher estimated value than one in "Fair" condition.

Why don't some albums have an estimated value?

If an album doesn't have a verified EAN code, no defined condition, or if Discogs doesn't have price data for that album, it won't be included in the calculation. Only albums with complete data are taken into account.

Are the values accurate?

No, these are estimates based on Discogs marketplace data. Actual prices can vary based on supply and demand, rarity, and other factors. These estimates give you an idea of your collection's value but don't constitute an official appraisal.

Are the values updated?

Yes, estimated values are cached for 7 days to improve performance, then automatically recalculated. If you change an album's condition, the estimated value is recalculated immediately.

What's an EAN/UPC code?

It's the barcode on the back of your record (series of numbers, usually 13 or 12 digits). Vinyl Report uses it to identify the exact edition and fetch all the info from Discogs.

Can I use Vinyl Report offline?

Yes, once the app is installed on your home screen, you can browse your collection without a connection. However, to add new records or fetch info from Discogs/Wikipedia, you need Internet.

I can't find my record on Discogs, what should I do?

No problem! Use manual entry to create a custom entry. Fill in the fields you know (artist, title, year, etc.) and leave the others blank.

Can I import an existing collection?

Yes. Go to Settings, then to the Import collection tab. Download the CSV template, fill it with your records (max 20 per file), then import it. Handy if you already have a spreadsheet of your collection.

Is the app free?

Yes, Vinyl Report is 100% free and ad-free. You have access to all features without limits.

I see errors or have suggestions, how can I contact you?

Use the contact form on the site. We're always open to feedback and improvement ideas!