Record value app for iPhone & iPad
What are your records worth?
Scan a record or CD, choose the pressing you own, and VinylBox shows an estimated value next to what copies have sold for on the Discogs Marketplace. Sign in with Discogs and your whole collection gets a value too.
- Est. value, last sold and recent sold prices
- Collection value as a minimum, median and maximum
- A value history that builds over time
- Free to try
- Made for iPhone & iPad
- Vinyl, CDs & cassettes
- Works with your Discogs account
How much are my vinyl records really worth?
It depends on which copy you have. Two records with the same cover can be different pressings, made in different countries, in very different condition. Collectors pay for those differences. The best guide to a record’s value is what copies of that same pressing have recently sold for, in similar condition.
Plenty of records sell for modest sums, and age alone rarely makes an old record valuable. Higher prices tend to cluster around particular pressings in good condition, which is why finding your version comes first.
VinylBox works in that order. It helps you identify the pressing first, then shows an estimated value alongside recent sold prices on the Discogs Marketplace.
Vinyl, CDs and cassettes
VinylBox treats all three the same way: values follow the release you choose, not just the album. CD and cassette values vary by edition too, so pick the one in your hands.
Check a record’s value in three steps
Whether it’s a thrift-store find or a box you’ve inherited, start here.
Scan the cover or barcode
Point your camera at the sleeve to search by its artwork, handy for older records without a barcode. Or scan the barcode on vinyl, CDs and cassettes.
Choose your version
A scan suggests matching releases. Filter by format, country and year, then compare the runout, barcode and catalog number with your copy to pick the right one.
Grade the condition
Check the media and sleeve under good light and grade them on the Discogs scale. Then read the sold prices with your grade in mind: a VG copy won’t fetch a Near Mint price.
What the numbers on a release mean
Open a release in VinylBox and its value panel gives you a handful of figures. Here’s how to read them.
Est. value
VinylBox’s estimate for the release, based on Discogs data. It’s a read on the release, not on your particular copy, so treat it as a starting point rather than a price tag.
Last sold
When a copy last sold on Discogs. A recent date means buyers are still picking it up. An old one means the other figures may be out of date.
Minimum
The cheapest sale. It can reflect a well-played copy, a missing insert or a quick sale.
Median
The middle sale: half sold for less, half for more. Often the most useful single figure, because one odd sale can’t drag it far.
Maximum
The highest sale, often a sealed or Near Mint copy, so don’t count on it for a well-loved record.
No sales yet
Some releases haven’t sold on Discogs, so there’s little to go on. That’s a cue to dig deeper, not a sign the record is worthless.
Same album, different value
Look up a classic album on Discogs and you may find dozens of versions. Their values can be far apart, even when the covers look identical. These are the usual reasons.
- Pressing and country
An original pressing, a later reissue and a club edition are different releases with different buyers. So are copies made in different countries.
- Matrix and runout
Runout codes can separate an early pressing from a later run in an identical sleeve, and buyers often care which is which. VinylBox shows runouts, barcodes and other identifiers as you scan.
- Condition
Media and sleeve are graded separately. A deep scratch or a split seam can take a big bite out of the price.
- Demand
Values follow buyers. A new reissue can cool interest in an original, and a revival can warm it right back up.
Track your collection’s value over time
Sign in with your Discogs account and VinylBox values your whole collection. Instead of one number that pretends to be precise, you get a range: a minimum, median and maximum based on each release’s last 30 sales on Discogs.
Keep the app installed and signed in, and a value history chart builds up over time. Watch your Discogs collection value move as you add records and the market shifts, without keeping a spreadsheet.
- Minimum, median and maximum
A range for the whole collection, based on each release’s last 30 sales on Discogs.
- Value history
A chart that builds over time, stored privately in your iCloud.
- Collection Value widget
Keep your collection’s value on your Home Screen.
Collection values are estimates based on Discogs data, not an offer for your records.
Estimates aren’t offers
A value in an app isn’t money in your hand. Keep three things in mind before you sell, buy or make plans around a number.
Shops pay less than collectors. A record shop or dealer has to resell at a profit, so expect an offer below the sold prices you see. That’s normal, not a rip-off.
Grade honestly. Overgrading is the quickest route to an unrealistic number. Be strict, and judge the record and the sleeve on their own.
Check the sold history. Asking prices are wishes; sold prices are what buyers actually paid. If a release rarely sells, treat any figure with care.
Ready to let a few go? You can list records on the Discogs Marketplace from VinylBox, starting from Discogs’ suggested price. Discogs fees apply, and publishing listings requires VinylBox Pro.
What collectors say
Real reviews from the App Store.
Love this app!!
Whenever I get a new vinyl, opening this app up and scanning the barcode is the 1st thing I do. Also seeing what my collection is potentially worth is nice.
Finally I know roughly what my collection is worth. Handling is simple and intuitive. … The connection between the app and Discogs works brilliantly.
Highly recommended app to organize your vinyl
It’s great to organize and track my vinyl and seamlessly integrates with Discogs for tracking everything I need.
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Questions, answered
The things collectors ask before they download.
How accurate are VinylBox’s record values?
They’re estimates, and they’re only as good as the match. Sold prices show what copies of a release have sold for on Discogs, and Est. value is an estimate based on Discogs data. Choose the right pressing and grade your copy honestly, and you’ll get a realistic picture. Pick the wrong version and the numbers won’t mean much.
Where do the prices come from?
From Discogs Marketplace data. Release pages show recent sold prices from Discogs sales, and your collection value is based on each release’s last 30 sales on Discogs. VinylBox is independently developed and isn’t affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Discogs.
Can VinylBox value my whole collection?
Yes. Sign in with your Discogs account and VinylBox shows your collection’s minimum, median and maximum value, plus a value history that builds over time and is stored privately in your iCloud. If you don’t have a Discogs account yet, you can create one for free from the sign-in screen in VinylBox.
Will a record shop pay me the value I see?
Probably not. Shops and dealers need room to resell, so their offers usually come in below the sold prices you see. Those prices show what buyers have paid on Discogs. Selling a record yourself can get you closer to them, though Discogs fees apply.
Does it work for CDs and cassettes?
Yes. Scan the barcode on a CD or cassette and choose your edition. Its release page has the same value panel as vinyl, with an estimated value and sold prices where there are sales to go on. Editions matter for CDs too, from remasters to regional releases. More about CD collections.
Why did my collection value change?
Because the market moved, your collection did, or both. Collection value is based on each release’s last 30 sales on Discogs, so it shifts as copies sell for more or less. Adding or removing records changes it too. The value history chart shows the trend, so one swing doesn’t tell the whole story.
Is VinylBox free?
VinylBox is free to download, with a free plan to get started that’s perfect for smaller collections. VinylBox Pro is an optional subscription, from just $1.99/month, that unlocks more, such as Collection Insights, publishing Marketplace listings and unlimited folders and tags.
VinylBox guides
Inherited a record collection? What to do first
Inherited a record collection? Protect it, inventory it box by box with VinylBox, check estimated values, then decide what to keep, sell or donate.
Discogs prices explained: median, sold and asking prices
What Discogs median, lowest, highest and asking prices mean, and how to estimate what your vinyl records and CDs are worth, with VinylBox on iPhone and iPad.
See what your shelves are worth
Scan a record, choose your version and check its estimated value and recent sold prices. Free to download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Scan with your iPhone camera to get VinylBox.
