Multi-Disc Containers
An album is not just a flat list of files; it contains physical discs (or tape/vinyl sides). Easily catalog box sets mixing vinyl LPs and bonus CDs with accurate format summaries.
Album architecture →MUSIC DATABASE SOFTWARE
Catalog your
CDs and vinyl records.
Keep track of your physical albums, discs, and tracks across vinyl, optical, and lossless audio. Use the mobile app while crate digging, the native desktop client at your desk, or self-host in your browser.
iOS & AndroidWindows, macOS & LinuxWeb & Docker100% Free & Open-Source
EFFORTLESS CATALOGING
Three simple ways to catalog your music
Whether you're cataloging ten records or a massive wall-to-wall vinyl archive.
01
Scan Barcodes
Scan vinyl jacket or CD jewel case barcodes with your phone's camera, desktop webcam, or a USB scanner. Instant matches download album artwork, complete track lists, label, and release year.
Fastest for modern vinyl & CDs02
Search Discogs & Core by Title
Type the artist and album title or label catalog number (e.g. Blue Note BST 81595). Inspect track positions, pressing countries, and edition packaging before adding to your collection.
Ideal for vintage pressings03
Add Custom & Live Recordings
Catalog unreleased live soundboard bootlegs, local band flexi-discs, demo tapes, and test pressings. Add custom vinyl colors, dead-wax runout matrices, and personal high-resolution photos.
Audiophile flexibilityFormat Families & Runouts
Track vinyl dead-wax matrices, pressing plants, lacquer cuts, weight (180g), and RPM. Supports CD, SACD, DVD-Audio, Cassette, Reel-to-Reel, and lossless FLAC.
Formats guide →Track Lists & Playing Times
Sequential track indexing per disc (or side positions A1, A2, B1...). Automatic duration aggregation gives exact disc playing times and total album running lengths.
Track workflows →Contributor Credits & Scope
Credit musicians, composers, conductors, producers, engineers, and songwriters at the album, disc, or track level. Filter your library by anyone involved in the recording.
Credits system →Catalog & Barcode Lookups
Scan barcodes with your webcam or phone camera, search Discogs catalog numbers, or query online Core catalog metadata for instant cover art and track lists.
Adding entries →Shelves, Covers & Flow
Browse your collection the way you want: dense table list, album covers grid, virtual shelves, or Flow Carousel. Filter by vinyl color, label, release year, or custom pick lists.
Browsing views →AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE
Mobile, Web & Desktop — perfect companions!
Use the mobile app on your phone while crate digging at the record store, and use the desktop or web version on your computer for deep editing and collection management.
While crate digging
Collectarr Mobile
Browse your collection on your phone while flicking through vinyl bins. Check your exact pressing details to avoid buying duplicates, or check your wish list for missing albums.
- Quick barcode scanning with mobile camera
- Offline library stays accessible in basement record shops
- Instant wish list check with one tap
Back at your listening room
Collectarr Desktop & Web
Relax at your desk with high-density table views, full keyboard navigation, automated daily backups, matrix runout entry, and extensive statistics across all your shelves.
- Fast multi-column sorting and filtering
- Regex search (
matches: ^the\s) across large collections - Automatic daily backups with rollback protections
PHYSICAL & TECHNICAL PRECISION
Discs, Formats & Technical Metadata
Whether it's an original 1973 first-press vinyl or a modern 24-bit Hi-Res master, Collectarr Music records the technical details that matter.
Vinyl Specs
- Dead-wax runout matrices: Record matrix etchings, pressing plant symbols, and mastering signatures.
- Vinyl weights: Standard 120g, 140g, 180g audiophile, and 200g pressings.
- Speeds & sizes: 33⅓ RPM 12" LP, 45 RPM 7" Single, 10" EP, and flexi-discs.
- Packaging: Gatefold, trifold, box set, die-cut sleeve, OBI strip, or inner sleeves.
Optical & Digital Media
- SPARS codes: Recording, mixing, and mastering source codes (DDD, ADD, AAD).
- Optical standards: CD, Hybrid SACD, DVD-Audio, and Blu-ray Audio with high bitrates.
- Disc types: Flag discs as Studio, Live, or Compilation within the same box set.
- Recording sessions: Document when and where specific studio or live dates occurred.
WHY AUDIOPHILES CHOOSE COLLECTARR
Local-first freedom vs. proprietary cloud lock-in
Compare Collectarr with commercial cloud database subscriptions.
| Capability | Commercial Cloud Software (CLZ) | Collectarr Music |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Mandatory subscription (€49.90 / year) | 100% Free & Open-Source |
| Data Ownership | Trapped on vendor's cloud server | Local SQLite database on your device |
| Multi-Disc Modeling | Flat format pick list | Physical multi-disc containers |
| Runout / Matrix Specs | Single generic text field | Dedicated disc-level matrix & dead-wax fields |
| Track Durations | Basic manual entry | Automatic disc and album duration aggregation |
| Privacy | Account tracking & analytics | Zero telemetry, completely offline capable |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about Collectarr Music
Is Collectarr Music really free?
Yes. Collectarr is free and open-source software. There is no subscription and no account required to keep a library.
Where is my music collection stored?
In a local SQLite database on your own device. Nothing is uploaded unless you configure optional personal sync.
Can I move over a collection from CLZ Music?
Yes. Collectarr Music imports native CSV and CLZ Music XML files, keeping track lists and custom fields. See the import guide in the manual.
Can I catalog box sets with both vinyl and CDs?
Yes. An album is a container of physical discs, each with its own format, so a box set can mix LPs and bonus CDs.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. Browsing, editing and searching your library are fully offline. Only catalog lookups such as Discogs and Core need a connection.
Which platforms are supported?
Windows, macOS, Linux and Android, plus a web bundle and Docker image for self-hosting.
COMMUNITY & SUPPORT
Join the Collectarr Music discussions
Share feedback on Discogs imports, audiophile metadata, and upcoming music features with the community on GitHub Discussions.