
A platform for
music discovery
and collection
Some music lovers desire a deeper connection with music than streaming or radio can provide. Discogs is an online database and marketplace of music releases that helps any enthusiast — from casual fan to professional collector — savor music in a more personal and meaningful way.
a descriptive catalog of musical recordings, particularly those of a particular performer or composer considered as a body of work.
Connecting music lovers around the globe
Discogs began with a mission to document the history of recorded music in a user-generated database. This continually growing wealth of data now serves as the vital foundation of all Discogs services. Through knowledge-sharing and an open marketplace, the Database connects a global community of people seeking an elevated relationship with music.

A user-generated database:
Open source and crowdsourced

Discogs Database of music contains more than:




Preserving recorded music history
With the help of over 602,000 contributors since 2000, Discogs has become a highly respected, crowdsourced discography destination that serves as one of the most trusted resources for music collectors, sellers, researchers, and casual music fans alike. There are over 15 million releases and over 8 million artists cataloged, and the Discogs Database continues to grow every day.
Cultivating the world’s largest music marketplace
The Discogs Marketplace connects buyers and sellers across the globe, ranging from store owners to specialty collectors to aspiring collectors. With more than 62 million items available from thousands of sellers, Discogs is the premier online shop for popular new releases, rare collectible finds, and everything in between. Since the Marketplace is built on top of the comprehensive Discogs Database, sellers are able to list their inventory with ease and buyers can find the exact version they are seeking.

Discogs Marketplace 2021 sales by format

Other includes over 30 formats including box sets, 8-tracks, Blue-ray, DVD, VHS, Laserdisc, lathe cut, shellac, reel-to-reel, wax cylinders, and many more.