How to Use DISCOGS to Become a Better Record Collector | Talking About Records

Whether you're a long-time collector or brand new to the hobby, Discogs is an essential tool you should be aware of. Use it to your advantage by educating yourself about your own record collection. Learn to inventory your albums, determine their value, and discover records you didn't even know existed.
In this video we focus on some tips and insights that will help you become a better record collector by using the Discogs app.
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[@markmalasics3413]

The most important thing that I've learned in over 50 years of record collecting is that it doesn't matter a damn what a book says, a record is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

[@dimifisher]

I buy records I only listened a million times, so not sure I qualify as a collector, but I really want to say this, before internet it was very rare to have a prelisten in a record store and if you could, you surely couldn't listen the whole record and decide if you really like it, but nowdays you can have a collection only by records you really like, not any bad surprises anymore, no piling up of records which you basically hate because you never listen, so discog is a heaven for me!

[@TheCollectorCave]

This and a few other videos really helped me understand Discogs as someone who started out with vinyl a few months back. So glad I started this from the beginning of my collection. And I really enjoy the "detective work" that goes into looking up some of these records! For my notes I add the location, city, state, and price of each record I enter/own. I'm big on nostalgia so I like that feature!

[@NTXVinyl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisasilks5523]

I’m not a collector, per se. Just a music lover who’s amassed about 175 albums during my 67 years. Most from 60s and 70s. Been wanting to catalogue and find values, so this was exactly what I needed! Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge. It’s been a gift to me! Lisa in Connecticut

[@NTXVinyl]

Very cool! Have fun with it

[@scottroberts7103]

Before my discovering Discogs, I used to catalog my collection on index cards. By using this site, all additions ,new and old, are updated and done more accurately. The matrix numbers in the dead wax tells you everything you need to know. Thanks NTX !

[@michaelbuckley8986]

Must get out my modest vinyl collection from storage and have a look.Thank you for sharing this👍

[@elizabethc.z]

Great video! I think you should have included a section about search for pressings using the matrix numbers in the dead wax, but this was super informative nonetheless. Wish I would have seen this video when I first started collecting records last year! Also, Discops is such a good hack! Hadn't heard about it before!

[@Thomasgene]

Saved to use later. Thank you!

[@RockGuitarist1]

I just started collecting my first vinyl 2 days ago. Im so glad I started early with logging my collection into Discogs because I couldn't imagine doing a ton at a time.

[@Robert-nf9fi]

You work there 😂😂

[@greedo591]

Hi man, I guess there are a more than one versions of your Hendrix record. Deadwax or runout information is the thing that makes you find the version you have. Cheers from Argentina!

[@jodygoeler586]

I can’t thank you enough for your clear explanation. I’m finally committing to adding my albums to discogs. It’s actually a lot of fun. Much appreciated.

[@NTXVinyl]

My pleasure!

[@jacknjill3000]

You mean to sell them? Sorry, just learning about selling in discogs. Is there an option to post photos of the album’s condition? So you list your albums, so ppl. can look at what you have for sale? I’m still just learning and checking by album. Oh yeah and I got to figure out how to send offers and how that works. What if you press buy and change your mind? Can you contact the seller and cancel or just not pay and it’ll cancel itself with no punishment?

[@jaylongino8225]

The dead wax markings are essential for some releases. For example Led Zep 2 for the RL hot mix. Pressing plant identifiers can (along with the other info you covered ) help you determine if the cover matches the record. Nice video, sir!

[@NTXVinyl]

Absolutely matters on a tiny amount of pressings, like that one.

[@josephrobertmah3438]

Thanks for the great video! I just started the daunting task of transferring my collection from Excel to Discogs this week for estate reasons. I have nightmares about someone selling my beloved collection for $1 each or, worse, throwing them all away! This will definitely help my estate….and me! I have found that this is a great cure for record shopping. Your tip about taking my time is a great one. I spent every day after work doing this this week and I am pretty sick of it already! 262 down, 3,500 to go (including CDs). Really enjoy your videos, GI! I am in Canada so I can’t buy from you but I definitely would if I could. I appreciate your service, know,edge, and professionalism! Rob

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks Rob!

[@Bootradr]

I'm pretty lucky that I came across the app when researching as I was getting back into vinyl again. I started using it immediately which cut down on me having to go through a lot of LPs and manually entering each one one after I usually scan the barcode, if it's new, and add the entry to my collection on Discogs prior to listening to the LP. I do have a few hundred LP's I need to add that were given to me as well as my old collection which is not even here at the house currently. And I've been doing that lately and have knocked out listening to and adding about 50 LPs over the last two weeks. But it has been so helpful using the app and the way you described things is actually how I've been doing it with one exception. I haven't been filtering down quite as much and didn't realize you could do that multiple times. So thank you for that info. I noticed that the labels seemed to be the important factor in finding the right copy or version I had. I've wondered for a while something? Does each pressing plant usually have a different label? I know sometimes it can be the text on the back of the cover and of course the info in the deadwax that will 100% guarantee your on the right version. Being legally blind, I have taken so many photos of the runouts trying to see what is etched or stamped that with some entries I have just put in the notes area on the app unconfirmed pressing. I don't always have time to spend on getting the info off of the deadwax but I do want to go back and correct it as I keep photographing that information and enhancing it through Google Photos. It amazes me how much clearer that information can be read by doing some basic preset button choices, and I think I use Dynamic, in the Google app. Great video and I hope more and more people start putting their collections on Discogs. It sure makes things a heck of a lot easier!

[@Unpreeeedictable]

Great, informative video. If I was looking for expensive records though, I wouldn’t limit myself to U.S. sellers. Sure, you will pay a bit more for shipping, but not a dealbreaker if you are buying records for $100+. Also, feedback without lots of data points should be used with caution. I tend to buy from sellers who have sold 1,000+ records and have excellent feedback. Finally, grading assessments vary by country. Japanese and German sellers are conservative. Their VG+ records are usually excellent.

[@NTXVinyl]

Good tips!

[@matieking]

I cut out nearly everything from my wantlist. I noticed that i would never check the updates when there's 99+ new records i want every day. Now it's between 15-20, much more easy to keep up with and i find im actually checking daily. Got a really cool Japanese New Order record with OBI for 35 bucks, bought it 2 minutes after the wantlist notification

[@iratozer9622]

Excellent tutorial, thanks.

[@ianlewis8086]

Looks like I've been using Discogs for 6 years. I've added 1629 records so far. All my discogs purchases are added and I sometimes remember to add records when I play them. I just love the site. Nice video, thanks.

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks for watching!!

[@jacknjill3000]

You mean for what you’re looking for or selling?

[@ianlewis8086]

@@jacknjill3000 I only buy from Discogs

[@mattsmith2992]

I have been buying on dicogs for years. You have some great tips for beginners. A crash course. I only wish this video existed when I was starting out. Thanks for taking the time to share this.

[@NTXVinyl]

Sure thing Matt!

[@ginovairo6487]

Brilliant video. I’ve been collecting for over 40 years and have been a very basic Discogs user. This video has inspired me to take the plunge and start to catalogue my collection. Oh well here goes…..

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks Gino, and good luck!

[@mikewinburn]

I love discogs! The way i use it works for me… especially since I’m nota collector. I just keep my want list stocked with titles i want (versions)…and when i get a notice a title is available…at a price i want… and as close to mint as possible…i buy it. I only have about 600 titles… and only about 34 or so on my want list. This was a really coo video. Thanks

[@NTXVinyl]

Awesome! And yes, LOVE the Wantlist feature. So valuable to keep track of what you’re after. Thanks for watching!

[@doodlewop]

Another useful method that I’ve had success with especially with newer releases/reissues is using my phones camera in the apps search bar to scan the barcode. In most cases it will bring up the version I have. For used and older releases it will work but like you said depending on the jacket vs the actual vinyl, a more defined search may be needed. Great video for folks new to Discogs! It’s a must use for the vinyl community 🤘. *edit guess I should’ve watched the whole video first lol. Just noticed he mentions this toward the end. My bad 😆

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks for watching!

[@jacknjill3000]

Thanks for the tips and this way you can used the bar code to pull up the item and you can start adding in the details? I’m used to buying from eBay, well new to buying records from eBay and I’m used to seeing the actual photos of the record vs just the stock photo. Thanks

[@denniszipps1202]

Amazing channel. So informative I’ve already recommended y’all to a dozen people at least. Thanks for emphasizing the love of music and collecting over the trolling (can’t avoid them unfortunately). Keep up the great work and thank you!

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks so much Dennis! Anyone with a stealie profile icon is a friend of mine ✌🏻

[@FairytaleVinyl]

I really have to tell you, I absolutely love your channel. I learn everyday, and take notes so I can apply to my own collection

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks! Glad to help

[@davesworld7688]

Man this is a fantastic video! Thank you so much for making this helpful guide to Discogs. I'm still fairly new to collecting records, so this really helped immensely.

[@NTXVinyl]

Our pleasure!

[@brentorr9953]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video for Discogs. I no longer have the deer in the headlights look when contemplating this task .

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks Brent! Really glad it was useful. 🙌

[@glennlittle124]

This was such an eye opening video for me! Just starting out in expanding my collection, and so glad I saw this! thanks for the useful information! just subscribed!

[@NTXVinyl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marks2254]

That was very helpful. Thank you for the help!!!

[@negative1723]

very good tutorial. i don't like the tablet or phone interface. i use the desktop version, its a lot easier to navigate, and find things, filter, and just see everything in one place. also, i open up tons of tabs, so i can compare and switch between all the different verions of the releases. later -1

[@NTXVinyl]

Right on! My main beef with the desktop version is everything just seems to take longer to load. That, and I find a tablet or phone easier to move around when grading. Whatever works for ya! Thanks for watching

[@dancouver23]

Agreed. The phone app is horrible.

[@NTXVinyl]

Certainly a personal preference. I’ve always found the app more user friendly, but hear the exact opposite from many people. Whatever works!

[@negative1723]

@@NTXVinyl The key thing to me is to be able to list 100 items on a page, and scroll them. Much easier than trying to do it on a phone. later -1

[@dancouver23]

@@NTXVinyl yes indeed, to each their own.

[@johnmorgan2677]

Thank you that was very informative.

[@SuSaNa_PT]

Cool video thanks. I am not a collector, but more a person who only buys what really loves. I have around 300albums and some more in my wishlist. I use a nice excel I did but I think I will pass as well the collection to discogs since it's more dynamic in terms of prices for example. Thanks man! Regards from Portugal.

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks for watching!

[@Lou.B]

Very helpful! Thank You!

[@blindsoup]

great video and tons of good info for new collectors. i wish you would have included as an option that searching by matrix/dead wax is much faster to get to the correct pressing. i do understand it’s tough to see/find it - but at least new users would know this is another way to search.

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks for watching Dan! Agree on deadwax. Should’ve included it, but didn’t want to overcomplicate too much.

[@charliechaz1982]

What is dead wax? I live in the UK and haven't heard this phrase much. Do you mean the run off etching?

[@blindsoup]

@@charliechaz1982 yes, that is correct.

[@charliechaz1982]

@@blindsoup Thanks

[@bifocals4my448]

Great video for this newbie with albums from the 60's, 70's, and later, just sitting there. Went step by step as I listened, with one of my albums, and learned a lot about it (Miles Davis, blue moods, DEB-120, 1983). When searching by matrix, what info is submitted? The whole # string? The initials?

[@mikehuhman3249]

Thank you for info 😉 Good video. Good luck with your collection.!

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks, you too!

[@djaybenzi]

Great Video👍🏾

[@johnpyle1022]

Hey there, really well presented video, thanks. I'm in that "collection around the 250 mark" bracket and I'd discovered almost all of the Discogs content presented here myself already, apart from a few previously unknowns, including the great Discops tip at the end. Cheers!

[@NTXVinyl]

Right on! Thanks for tuning in

[@blaster1093]

Very informative. For vinyl, I never looked beyond ebay for many years. But now I find all that I want on Discogs...sometimes for half the price compared to ebay!! 😊✌

[@NTXVinyl]

Right on! Yeah...without the bidding game you can certainly save some cash on Discogs vs eBay.

[@ianhamilton2476]

I have the eBay app right next to the discogs app and then simply copy the serial on the eBay add then paste into the discogs search.It gives you a rough guide to the value of what your looking at.

[@RaverOperatorGeeza]

@@ianhamilton2476 check my recent comment about the video at 5:55 and actually checking the run out groove instead - if you were looking for something specific s friend of yours have for example, you'll know EXACTLY which version they have...

[@AliasEville]

Ebay is super expensive for sellers too. The upside imo is actual pictures. just my 2 cents! ;-)

[@scottroberts7103]

Not to mention, friendlier and more caring sellers.

[@carlosteinberg]

Fantastic video! 🎉

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks Carlo! Hope it was helpful.

[@TommysVinylnaut]

Thanks. Very informative video. I'll have to give a try to discops.

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks for watching!

[@wanderingsurf2842]

Interesting tip about not logging 500 records in a month. I am seriously starting my Discogs store soon, as I had my collection and then inherited 300-400 LPs and 1000 7"s. I have to spin clean each one and figure out the pressing and condition on each one. It looks like a never ending task!!

[@marcperi8315]

I use to use Joel withburn billboard books to log my collection but this app is a god sent

[@matthewbrown1823]

I enjoyed watching this video it was very informative thank you

[@davidbaptista2588]

This was so helpful! Thank You NTX!

[@NTXVinyl]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RaverOperatorGeeza]

Nice video and as a collector of the stuff for 25 years, I would like to correct your statement at 5:55 - you want to go by the number etched into the run out groove. It is far more reliable. Often wrong labels are pressed onto different vinyls. Less often is the run out groove being etched incorrectly. It's rare. Less rare but I have seen it within my 4000 vinyls I have few times, is the etching is corrected but still true. Edit: this is where you will also find information about your "white label" vinyl people get so proud about... Hope that helps all the other newbie vinyl collector's out there! P.S. 24:10 - I instead recommend the website. The app has regular updates and constantly wants you to log in with your details. The website does not do that until you've cleared your cache and cookies with exception to a rare occasion. Ok, that's all folks!

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks for the tips!

[@RaverOperatorGeeza]

@@NTXVinyl 👍💗

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

Just signed up to Discogs snd this vid really helped, and subscribed to your channel.

[@NTXVinyl]

Fantastic to hear! Really appreciate it

[@martinfarnworth6659]

Something that I've realized that works for me is not to worry about limiting the size of the want list. The bigger your want list the more chance of a seller having more of those records. Obvious but logical for the following reason. If i'm only buying 1 or 2 records from individual sellers then I'm only paying a higher proportion of the total cost on postage. It works for me anyway. Less chance of scouring through a sellers vast catalogue of items in order to up to five items (or whatever) for no extra postage. I think the key is if you buy a lot of records be sure to keep updating the want list

[@SaltShack]

I prefer the website because once you find the master release page you can see all versions at once, country, cat #, year and label at a glance rather than selecting filters.

[@johndrese7194]

Thanks! Very good information!

[@NTXVinyl]

you're welcome! Hope it helped

[@seand67]

Great tutorial. Love your organized vinyl wall as well

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks man! Really appreciate the feedback. Hope it was helpful.

[@seand67]

@@NTXVinyl It was helpful. I started logging in my collection then the App crashed. I restarted it etc....no luck..It’s totally useless at this point.

[@NTXVinyl]

that sucks. I literally use the Discogs iOS app for several hours per day, everyday, and i can't even recall it crashing on me recently. But, that differs for everyone based on your device, version of the app, etc. Try it on desktop maybe?

[@seand67]

@@NTXVinyl Thamks, I use IOS as well. I’m sure the desktop works but the app would really help when I’m out shopping etc

[@toneslotohnz4540]

Thanks a lot for this! Long time collector, but pretty new to Discogs, so thanks fr making it so less daunting to use!

[@NTXVinyl]

Our pleasure! Hope is was helpful

[@DeanPhillips-nh7th]

Hello, I have been using discogs here in the UK for a few years now and have most of my collection listed. enjoyed your video. Thought that I would check it out to see if I've missed anything. I wasn't aware of the Discops site, so I will check that out. I actually prefer to use the discogs website than the App. One thing that I find when searching. Sometimes there are a number of the same Cat number / barcode etc where the label is the same but still many variant (from which press etc.) and need to select the correct Matrix from the 'Run out' or Dead wax as known in the US. Some of your viewer / Subscribers may not be aware of this.

[@patrick3926]

Great tips. I didn’t know about the want list! I will definitely use this! 🔥

[@NTXVinyl]

Awesome! I use that ALL THE TIME

[@fredwellman9238]

very enjoyable, I am a discogs user and learned a few things from this video, thank you!

[@NTXVinyl]

Great Fred! Always love hearing that. Really appreciate the feedback.

[@michaelh7453]

Awesome tutorial, many thanks for this. I am a collector and do have an account with discogs and ebay for both buying and selling. There isn't enough hours in the day to constantly keep your lists up to date, LOL

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks man! Appreciate you watching. Hope it was helpful.

[@peterx1957]

Hi, thanks very much for this video. I have a large music collection which I have catalogued and am databasing on CLZ. However I haven't put it onto Discogs because it seemed so daunting a task. Your video just showed me how easy it was. This may now become an ongoing project. Cheers from Sydney Australia 👍😊

[@NTXVinyl]

Very cool to hear! Best of luck and thanks so much for watching

[@MarcusAurelius1666]

The regular version of the site (not this tablet/phone version) as a lot more possibilities in searching within your filtered results, (like the release code you were talking about) so you only have to check 3 or 4 labels (or 9) and not 23 of 15 !

[@NTXVinyl]

The desktop version is so clunky to me, and takes forever to load. All about mobile for me personally.

[@wayverleesoulsong]

I’ve known Discogs for a while, but I was always afraid it was a scam type of thing I’m so glad this video got recommended to me!

[@alistairmackinnon4216]

Great video. Just one question: why not use the details in the dead wax to search?

[@NTXVinyl]

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[@DrSinisster]

Wicked video. This will help alot for cataloging my Vinyl. Luckily I only have about 50 records atm. These tips will help me save money, and pick-up some of the rarer pressings Ive been wanting. Thanks 👍

[@NTXVinyl]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful

[@cindyrichard7184]

Thanks so much for this. Lots of great information but holy cow I am now utterly overwhelmed. I just inherited about 4,000 vinyl albums (including an UNOPENED original Beatles White Album) and the thought of doing inventory one by one will take forever!

[@NTXVinyl]

Completely understand. It can be daunting to work your way through a collection to even just understand what you have. If you’re interested in selling any we’d be happy to discuss. ✌🏻 ntxvinyl.com/we-buy-vinyl-records/

[@Iiriss]

I inherited about 2000 records a couple years ago. About half of it was worth almost nothing due to condition or not popular. Now I'm down to the good stuff and finally getting on to discogs and it is so overwhelming. Most of them have no barcodes so I have do the filter down process for each one. ugh.

[@cindyrichard7184]

@@Iiriss yes, it will be the same for me. I'm sure very few have barcodes. :(

[@mikeknix4026]

Great video! Just recently got into collecting and this was great help 👍

[@NTXVinyl]

Great to hear!

[@AnthonyCandaele]

Thanks for sharing your tips on Discogs

[@NTXVinyl]

Sure thing! Thanks for watching Anthony!

[@ProgJunkie]

Nice to know about Discops. Like also how you didn't go into the deadwax, pressing plants, etc. That would made some heads explode. If you wanna discourage someone on putting in or fing releases. Do the Police's Synchronicity. That will melt some brain cells

[@NTXVinyl]

Yeah I get a ton of comments about not specifically telling people to go the dead wax route, and you nailed my reasoning. For newer collectors just starting to dabble with Discogs that's a sure fire way to scare them off.

[@salimadam104]

Excellent work, sir.

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks Salim! Really appreciate the feedback.

[@jonathansilva9848]

Very informative, thanks!

[@NTXVinyl]

Our pleasure!

[@LMGLUDA]

I find it way waaaay easier to search the albums by the runouts when the barcode bring you to 10+ versions. The catalogue number and even the barcode can bring you to lots of versions but the runouts usually bring you to the exact one or to just very few versions using the exact same runouts. From there it's just a matter of checking the rest of the details through all with matching runouts. The way mentioned in the video can be quite slow and can bring you to lots of mistakes with labels that look exactly the same but are not actually the same pressing.

[@DocJJohnson]

Great video

[@NTXVinyl]

Thank you sir! Appreciate you watching.

[@numerianocortez3328]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to do this video. Very informative for a “dinosaur” like me just starting a collection …

[@NTXVinyl]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@davidcurry8440]

Great video on how to use Discogs. I sometimes get caught in the weeds of searching for the etched matrix.

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks for the feedback! I could not agree more about the deadwax/matrix, which is why I have chosen not to steer people in that direction. It can be very frustrating and people just give up because they can't see or find the etchings.

[@richardherbert3519]

Very interesting video. I collect music by type ( bill evans , small classical groups). I have only used Discogs to buy recordings. Can you recommend any videos for an absolute beginner.

[@NTXVinyl]

I think our video covers a good amount of basics. Cataloguing your collection is kinda the best place to start, because it will give you a chance to get a good feel for the basics features of the Discogs site/app

[@ianlewis8086]

I've never used the want list so I'll have to get into that.

[@NTXVinyl]

It works great! But will make you broke ;)

[@brunohebert1351]

I don't have a huge collection, so what I do is I input the record in my discogs collection as I am listening to it. That way, I have first hands on (or should I say ears on) on the actual condition, I have the sleeve in my hands with all information so it makes it easy to enter. Plus, it makes you rediscover some records in the process I also like to double cross with ebay for prices of something I want. I find that Discogs prices have inflated a lot in the last 2 years, so it can pay to look around. Do you have a video on how to properly sell on Discogs? I have never done this and it would be an interesting subject for a video Not on a store perspective but more on a personal perspective. Do's and Don't, recommendations etc.. Thanks in advance

[@NTXVinyl]

Great insights! I haven't done a "How to Sell on Discogs" video...YET!!!! Thanks for the awesome idea, watch for it soon.

[@danielgeiger7739]

I prefer web portal, as it is on computer with keyboard so MUCH easier to input data, and larger screen. One aspect is discovering new music. Discogs has some suggestion on bottom of screen "you like this, you may also like the following ..." similar to Bandcamp. You can also look at bands, and see in which other bands certain members have played. This is really neat and has lead to a bunch of good discoveries. If you ever want to add a release, be aware that the data input police is pedantic and petty on Discogs. Rather than fixing a small thing, they will just nag you as contributor with unhelpful comments.

[@NTXVinyl]

If the web version works best for you that’s great! Thanks for watching 🙌

[@kennethjoyce1457]

logging in MY collection.. I still have many to insert in my collection, but I make sure I add everything I purchase whether new or used the same day. When I first started entering my albums I was a bit overwhelmed, but it didn't take long before I realized, for me, this is NOT work. I constantly run across albums I forgot I had or that I haven't listened to in ages so Immediately I play them and listen while I enter. AND accessing the collection on my phone HAS saved me money by not buying duplicates!

[@NTXVinyl]

Love it! And agreed.

[@dweblinveltz5035]

Had no idea your shop is located just north of me. I'll have to stop by some time.

[@NTXVinyl]

Awesome! Please do check us out sometime. NTX is located inside Painted Tree Marketplace. A hidden gem. 👌🏻

[@Rigpasword]

Would you do a video on how to best (most efficiently) sell an entire personal collection - LPs, CDs, some cassettes? It would seem Discogs is an essential tool for this. What also are the trade offs for selling it as a whole v piece by piece? Passing on my collection is something I think about as I approach end of life questions, something I want to share with my my daughters.

[@NTXVinyl]

Great idea! Added to the list

[@chambsy]

Labels are great but check the dead wax. That's how you KNOW which pressing is correct.

[@whitlong4486]

Great video. I’m new at collecting… less than 50 in my collection. Grateful for this tutorial, definitely didn’t know about all this. Thanks! Also do you sell that shirt???

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks Whit! Hope the videos help. Shirts are here: shop.ntxvinyl.com/Genre/695269

[@Andersljungberg]

If you want dire straits, you might want the UK version recorded on the Vertigo label in 1985

[@henrys3629]

I have most of what I want in my collection, but have a few gaps. I want to collect modern tech, but when records arrive, it's usually a generic sleeve which isn't always in the listing. Cover is very important to me for display. It's also very pricey from UK. $100 per record. I use Discogs to see how common a title is.

[@jacknjill3000]

I’m new on discogs and the cover condition threw me off in listings. Bc I know the record and came with a cover, i first thought it was a generic replacement. So I wanted to be clear what generic meant. If it was the original plain cover or replaced? Also, many 12” singles cane both with a cover and without, so you have to know the records. They should change the category and add more selections vs only original and generic. Yeah, covers for those that are serious about having the original os important and also the condition.

[@henrys3629]

@@jacknjill3000 Exactly!

[@ΑπόλλωνΘηρευτής]

Good work here but... I'm afraid you will have to look at the exact version again, because it does not just depend on the catalog number or the label as you mentioned. The only way to find out which version it is, is to look at the number that is engraved/etched in the empty space, between the label and the last song. This number changes on each reissue or repress and of course those who make a new record - which does not exist before - on the discogs, are required to register them in the field: "Barcode and Other Identifiers" e.g. [Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (Etched A-side): MCA 253039A MT410 W563 Matrix / Runout (Etched B-side): MCA 253039B MT410 W563 Rights Society: AEPI.] This number is never the same in every version, but the label many times is. You can also search with this number. Keep up the good work.

[@NTXVinyl]

Absolutely. But the reality is most people will never take the time to identify the etchings in the dead wax. So this is an option for those who can’t/won’t ever go to that level of detail - or because their eyes simply aren’t good enough to find/see it. And the label and other identifiers will get you very close, if not to the actual release 9/10 times.

[@johnbaty1975]

Hi NTX, what about multiple issues of the same album in various conditions, how does that work, and thanks, great channel

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks John! Condition is only specific to your copy, it has no impact on logging a specific title in the Discogs database

[@NipperDog]

Great video! You should write the Discogs user's manual.

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks for watching!

[@garycarmain1758]

VERY GOOD ‼️👍

[@NTXVinyl]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@markkillion4358]

I found your remarks informative. I am a Discogs user, I do a fair amount of selling using the program. What do you think of the requirement to review the matrices in the dead wax? I would say I have learned to do that but I wonder if it is really necessary. I also wonder if a collectors understanding of any matrix designation is actually profound enough to determine how "early" a pressing is. I often think that, to truly decode matrices, one would have to have worked in the plant!

[@NTXVinyl]

The deadwax is certainly useful, when there's a pressing you just can't quite nail down, but the vast majority of the time you can drill in and find your version without even using it. I key off the disc label and 95% of the time it works. Thanks for watching!

[@markkillion4358]

@@NTXVinyl I do about the same thing. I look at the label carefully. Matching one's disc to the variations shown will often definitely determine the "pressing plant" and that is about all you need from a collecting standpoint. It is not really necessary to determine that your disc was pressed from the first stamper ever made for that release!

[@apollomemories7399]

Matrix info is important for original UK 60's pressings of Beatles and Stones and all that scene as early pressings sell for good money.

[@Andersljungberg]

Then there are discussions and reviews about which vinyl versions have the best sound. Then some people want albums from the place where it was actually recorded. was Jimmie Henrik's recorded in the USA or was it perhaps in some warm nice place outside the USA such as Jamaica?

[@michaelclayborne8467]

As long as you're not going to sell any of the records catalogued this way then I don't see any issues with it, but I wouldn't risk selling any of them without matching the matrix info to avoid many potentially unsatisfied buyers. Got to put in the work required in order to profit. Otherwise it will really become overwhelming.

[@jamestomlin4705]

Thanks man.

[@myhobbies411]

My other big thing is trying to figure out for sure what year my particular record is. The jacket and vinyl doesn't always say. Sometimes it only lists rhe original year, leading one to think they may have an original but it still may be a repress. I love that this website exists but it's still a little hard to know exactly what you have

[@jacknjill3000]

I’m new to discogs and record collecting and I just assumed it’s either original or a reissue and didn’t know ppl. look for pressing dates also. Plus I’m sure ppl. switch the covers with the cleaner records and o figured doing that is safe, if they are the original and not reissue. But someone might catch something and noticed it was switched. (Not switching to be sneaky and just make one great copy out of 2.

[@davidpetersen7091]

Good video. Mr. Pete-----> aging hippie

[@thetownspeople6486]

All I really ever care about is condition. I basically only buy if it’s rated M (mint) or M-. I’ve been burned multiple times with VG+ because people tend to sometimes think their copy is better than it is. I don’t care if it’s a re release. No pops or scratches is what I want. Got a copy of Led Zeps Physical Graffiti with a rating of VG+ and side one had a giant scratch across the whole side. Had to buy another one.

[@NTXVinyl]

Physical Graffiti! It gets no better than that

[@worksbau]

Thanks, informative and helpful. It pains me to see your fingers on the playing surface though, and sliding the record back in the paper sleeve.

[@NTXVinyl]

Appreciate the feedback Richard, thanks for watching! And yeah, I just need to slow down on video when handling the LPs, more difficult when I’m trying to keep the video moving along so it’s not too long.

[@rdfinc1983]

What if you wanted to sell something on Discogs? How do you go about doing this? Does Discogs charge a fee?

[@jebfour]

Great video!

[@NTXVinyl]

Thanks!

[@iratozer9622]

I have been collecting since the 50's. My Grandmother had a collection of folk and square dance 45's and a small console record console. I used to love to play them when I stayed at her house. When she died, I inherited the collection and have been going strong every since. I currently have over 40 thousand records. Is there any way I can talk with you briefly on the phone?

[@NTXVinyl]

40 thousand? Oh boy, that’s absolutely crazy. And yes…call me, leave a voicemail if we don’t answer and we will get back with ya. 214-305-6322

[@notvalidcharacters]

I find that matching a label isn't enough. Sometimes there's a different line printed on the cover, or a matrix number that doesn't match, between LPs that have otherwise identical labels. Matching the label is a first step but not the last. It's also worth mentioning that since the Discogs database is user-generated, not every version, or every record, is necessarily there. I've got stacks and stacks of discs that are just not there in the database, and I've done almost nothing in entering them, because Discogs is flooded with holier-than-thou types who will pounce on you within minutes.

[@davidwatts3048]

matrix number is 100% the most important cinching factor. the fact he doesnt mention it t all (im 15 minutes in and bailing) is weird

[@nathanhassett30]

Nice

[@TheMirraco]

I'd like to hear experiences of purchasing vinyl online. It's something I have always been hesitant of as I am too worried about the vinyl arriving at my door damaged

[@myhobbies411]

Thank you. My biggest question is how are the Discogs users identifying specific about individual pressings. Example: They will look at the deadwax and know what letter( initials are used ) to denote ther thus pressing was done at a particular plant. Or that certain numbers tell you who mastered it or how early it was pressed. How do people get this info. As a newer user, I just have to believe what is said. Is there some kind of data base that they use?

[@chrisrees7054]

I have over 3,000 albums, never used Discogs, not even once and I have everything I ever wanted. I did most of my research years ago, using a record catalog before Discogs existed.

[@NTXVinyl]

Congrats!

[@daniellenothmann7534]

What's the name of the record catalog you used?