The Vinyl Record Database is the most complete archive of vinyl releases - LPs, 12-inch singles, 7-inch singles, EPs, picture discs, and test pressings from every country, label, and era. Each entry documents the catalogue number, pressing plant, matrix etchings, label variant, and release date.
Vinyl collecting demands precision. The difference between a first pressing and a repress can mean hundreds of dollars in value and a significantly different listening experience. Our database gives collectors, dealers, and music historians the reference data to distinguish and authenticate pressings with confidence.
From 78-rpm shellac to heavyweight 180-gram audiophile pressings, The Vinyl Record Database preserves the complete physical music release record - a testament to the enduring appeal of analogue audio.
What The Vinyl Record Database covers
- LP, EP, 12-inch, 7-inch, picture disc, and test pressing records
- Matrix, deadwax, and pressing plant identification data
- Label variants, sleeve design changes, and promotional copies
- Country-by-country release documentation with catalogue numbers
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Free to browse and search
The Vinyl Record Database is free to browse and search for everyone. Developer API access is available to registered users. Data is updated continuously as our team and community contributors expand the archive.
To report an error, contribute data, or inquire about bulk licensing, contact us at hello@thepreservationnetwork.org.