Questions

Before you start digging.

The things people ask most. Still stuck? Get in touch.

Is VinylSonar free?

Yes. You can catalogue records, value them and browse the marketplace on the free plan, which has a limit on collection size. Premium removes the cap and the ads.

Can I use it without installing an app?

Yes — VinylSonar runs in your browser right now at web.vinylsonar.ca, and the Android app is available now on Google Play; iOS to follow.

How does VinylSonar know what my record is worth?

It values the exact pressing you own — year, country, label and catalogue number — using market data from Discogs, not an average across every edition of the album. You grade the media and sleeve separately and the estimate follows. How much is my record worth? →

What if my record has no barcode?

Older pressings usually don't. Photograph the centre label or the album art, or read the runout matrix etched in the deadwax, which identifies the exact pressing. You can also search the catalogue or type the details in.

Do I have to ship records I sell?

No. The marketplace is built around distance: you see what is for sale near you and arrange to meet, so a record can change hands in person instead of in a padded mailer.

Which formats does it handle?

Vinyl is the focus — LPs, singles and EPs — with pressing-level detail that generic collection apps do not track.

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