I started collecting my favourite music on CDs, and I wanted to track my collection. I spent some time searching for a service that would meet my needs:
- It should allow me to add albums easily.
- It should have a large database of albums.
- It should have a user-friendly interface.
- It should have an API that allows me to get my collection data.
- It should have a public user profile page.
- It should have an option to export my collection data.
I found Discogs.
The UI wasn’t my favorite at first, but I’ve come to appreciate its functionality. They have a website, mobile apps, a huge music database, profiles, folders, a community, a marketplace, export/import, and many other features. It’s even possible to add an album by scanning a barcode! Discogs has everything I need, and even more.
What’s important is that they provide an API where I can get my collection data. I wrote a simple script that fetches my collection (with images) and saves it to a JSON file. I use this file to display my collection on my website.
I highly recommend Discogs! You can find my profile here.
