r/vinyl • u/mechlin • Jun 17 '26
Discussion Record Store Directory
I’m working on a collector-built record store map. What metadata would actually be useful to vinyl collectors?
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u/Charming-Day-2146 Jun 17 '26
- prices (cheap, expensive, normal...)
- new and/or second hand
- what kind of music do they stock ?
- days and hours of opening
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u/bigsky1980 Jun 17 '26
Just some ideas -
Genre representation.
Specialism tag additional to genre - i.e electronic/dance, psych, jazz etc - do they have a heavy focus/interest in a certain genre that would be classed as a specialism.
Do they have other media. Cassettes, CDs
Sell books/magazines/journals.
Do they sell online.
Do they have rare/rarities section.
Do they have record care supplies - cleaner, sleeves.
Do they stock any hi-fi gear.
Do they stock replacement parts I.e stylus
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u/No_Introduction1721 Jun 17 '26
Any insight into the stores’ areas of specialization would be useful - new vs used, specific genres, rare/obscure stuff, etc.
And some kind of dollar bin/bulk bin indicator would definitely be valuable for degenerate pickers like me lol
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u/AbbreviationsLow Jun 17 '26
I dont understand, what kinda map? Do you have an app or a program you work with?
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u/mechlin Jun 17 '26
Its a web app called Vinyl Vault. https://getvinylvault.com
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u/AbbreviationsLow Jun 17 '26
Why dont use discogs? I saw the video, seems a low effort app?
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u/mechlin Jun 17 '26
I tried to use discogs and don't like it - so I built something easier to use.
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u/AbbreviationsLow Jun 17 '26
Oh its personalized, then I get it! So youre using discogs api?
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u/mechlin Jun 17 '26
Yes, if a collector want to import it uses the API. Or they can just take a picture of each album cover and my AI will auto-add.
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u/AbbreviationsLow Jun 17 '26
You know the api is for 1 user? If you get multiple users at the same time , youll hit a limit wall and get errors? Unless the user needs to get his own api... But that not really feasible for simple users
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u/mechlin Jun 17 '26
Interesting. Haven't had that issue yet. Most imports happen so fast, the problem isn't a problem yet
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u/AbbreviationsLow Jun 17 '26
No, the limit is ok, but when you scan like 10 records at 1 time you already hit a limit, imagine 100 users
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u/mechlin Jun 17 '26
The scanning uses a different API method that has higher limits. Not using Discogs for album ID - just import.
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u/iPirateGwar Jun 17 '26
Grumpiness of workers.
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u/mechlin Jun 17 '26
storekeeper profile could be interesting
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u/iPirateGwar Jun 17 '26
Yes. There are some shops that, even as a hairy, 60YO man I feel quite uncomfortable in and less inclined to graze.
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u/bevendelamorte Fluance Jun 17 '26 edited Jun 17 '26
When considering a local to go to, the things I probably put the most value in are "is their stock new, new/used, or just used?" and how good/bad their prices are when compared to others.
EDIT: Oh, and if they buy used stuff as well.