How does Vinyl Identifier identify a record?
Take up to four photos of the cover, back, label, vinyl surface, or matrix details. The app analyzes the visible clues and returns a likely album, artist, label, pressing, and release match.
Identify Your Vinyl Records Instantly
Photograph a record to get a likely identification, pressing details, AI-assisted condition notes, a market value estimate, and follow-up context.
- No barcode required
- Up to 4 photos
- iCloud collection sync
Everything You Need to Manage Your Vinyl Collection
Research a likely pressing, review supporting details, and keep your collection organized in one app.
AI-Powered Identification
Photograph the cover, label, vinyl, or matrix details to get a likely album, artist, label, and pressing match.
Market Valuation
Review an estimated value range based on the likely pressing and condition. Market values can change and should be verified.
Condition Grading
Review an AI-assisted condition estimate for the vinyl and sleeve using familiar grading terms. Verify condition before a sale or purchase.
Follow-Up AI Chat
Ask questions about a result, including likely pressing variants, care tips, and details worth checking independently.
Collection Management
Organize your entire vinyl collection. Search, filter, sort by value, condition, genre, or era. Track your collection's total worth.
Achievements & Gamification
Unlock achievements as you build your collection. First pressing finds, rare discoveries, and collection milestones.
How It Works
Use photos to research a likely record match, then review and save the result.
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Snap a Photo
Take up to 4 photos of your vinyl record - the cover, label, matrix codes, and any details you want identified.
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AI Analysis
The AI analyzes visible clues such as artwork, labels, catalog information, and matrix details.
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Get Full Details
Review the likely pressing details, condition estimate, market value range, and care guidance.
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Build Your Collection
Save to your collection, track value over time, and discover insights about your vinyl library.
See It In Action
A beautiful, intuitive interface designed for vinyl collectors.
Vinyl Record Identifier FAQ
Answers about photo scanning, pressing details, value estimates, and collection tools.
Do I need a barcode to scan a vinyl record?
No. Vinyl Identifier uses the photos themselves, so it can analyze records without a barcode or intact retail packaging.
What details can the app provide?
A result can include the album, artist, label, year, country, catalog number, track list, pressing details, historical context, collecting guidance, and an estimated market value.
Are condition grades and values professional appraisals?
No. Condition notes and market values are AI-assisted estimates for reference. Verify important pressing details, condition, and sale values independently before buying, selling, or insuring a record.
Can I save and search my vinyl collection?
Yes. You can save identified records, view the collection in a list or grid, search and sort it, and keep the data synced with iCloud.
Start Building Your Digital Collection Today
Identify a likely pressing, review condition and value estimates, and keep your vinyl collection searchable.
Free to download. Optional paid features may be available in the app.