Discogs MCP Server
Explore the world's largest music database — search artists, releases, labels, and marketplace listings via AI.
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What is the Discogs MCP Server?
The Discogs MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Discogs via 13 tools. Explore the world's largest music database — search artists, releases, labels, and marketplace listings via AI. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (13)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Discogs
Ask your AI agent "Search for Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' and show me all vinyl pressings." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 13 tools connected to real Discogs data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
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Discogs MCP Server capabilities
13 toolsUse the query parameter for free-text search across artists, releases, labels, and tracks. Refine results by type (artist, release, master, label, genre) and filters like genre, style, year, or country. Returns paginated results with basic metadata. Use this as the starting point for most queries. Type parameter accepts: artist, release, master, label, genre. Search the Discogs database for artists, releases, labels, and more
Returns the artist name, real name, profile/biography, members (for groups), URLs, and images. Use this after identifying an artist ID from search results. Get detailed information about a specific artist
Includes albums, singles, compilations, and credits on other releases. Results are sorted by year and include format, label, and track count. Use pagination to navigate large discographies. Returns a comprehensive overview of an artist's recorded output. Get the complete discography of an artist
Returns the label name, profile/description, parent label, sublabels, contact info, and associated releases. Use this to research label history, corporate structures, and catalog organization. Get information about a record label
Returns release titles, artists, formats, catalog numbers, and release dates. Useful for researching a label's catalog, identifying rare pressings, or exploring a label's musical output. Use pagination to navigate large catalogs. Get releases published by a specific label
Returns seller information, price, currency, condition (media and sleeve), comments, and shipping location. Useful for finding the best deals, comparing conditions, or understanding market value. Sort by price, condition, or country. Filter by minimum/maximum condition. Get marketplace listings for a specific release
A master release represents the "canonical" version of a release, grouping together all individual pressings and variants. Returns the main artist, title, year, genres, styles, tracklist, and notes. Use this to understand the core creative work independent of specific pressings. Get information about a master release
Each version represents a different pressing, reissue, or format of the same core release. Returns details including country, year, format, label, and catalog number for each version. Useful for collectors comparing different pressings or finding specific editions. Get all versions (pressings) of a master release
Returns the release title, artist, tracklist, formats, labels, catalog numbers, release date, country, genres, styles, credits, notes, and marketplace data. This is the most detailed view of a specific physical or digital release. Use this to get complete metadata for cataloging or research. Get detailed information about a specific release
Returns the lowest, median, and highest sale prices, as well as the number of active listings. Useful for understanding rarity, market demand, and fair pricing for collectors. Get community statistics and marketplace data for a release
Returns each release with basic metadata including artist, title, year, and format. Note: only the collection owner can see detailed information including condition, notes, and custom fields. Public collections show limited data. Use pagination to navigate large collections. Get a user's collection of releases
Returns the user's location, homepage, bio, member since date, number of contributions, and collection/wantlist counts. Use this to verify user identity or get an overview of a collector's activity on the platform. Get a Discogs user's public profile
Returns each release with basic metadata. Only the wantlist owner can see this data unless they've made it public. Useful for tracking what collectors are seeking. Get a user's wantlist of desired releases
What the Discogs MCP Server unlocks
Unlock the power of the Discogs music database — the most comprehensive catalog of music recordings, releases, and marketplace data. Connect Discogs to your AI agent to instantly search artists, explore complete discographies, examine release details, research labels, browse marketplace listings, and analyze collector statistics — all through natural conversation.
What you can do
- Database Search — Free-text search across artists, releases, labels, and tracks with filters for genre, style, year, country, and format.
- Artist Profiles — Retrieve complete artist information including biography, members, and full discography.
- Release Details — Get comprehensive metadata for any release including tracklists, formats, credits, and release history.
- Master Releases — Understand the canonical version of a release and explore all pressings and variants.
- Label Research — Explore record label catalogs, corporate structures, sublabels, and complete release histories.
- Marketplace Intelligence — Browse active listings, compare prices, check conditions, and find the best deals.
- Collector Statistics — Access community data on release popularity, wantlist counts, and sale price history.
- User Collections — View public collections and wantlists to understand what collectors value.
How it works
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Discogs User Token
3. Start querying the music database through Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client
Who is this for?
- Music Collectors — research releases, compare pressings, and find fair market prices.
- DJs and Producers — explore discographies, research labels, and discover rare releases.
- Music Historians — access comprehensive metadata and release histories for academic research.
- Record Store Owners — price inventory, check demand, and source rare items.
Frequently asked questions about the Discogs MCP Server
How do I search for a specific artist or album?
Use the database_search tool with the query parameter for free-text search. You can refine results with filters like type (artist, release, master, label), genre, style, year, country, or format. For example, to find a specific album, set type to 'release' and use the album name in query.
Can I check the market value of a vinyl record?
Yes. First search for the release to get its ID, then use get_release_stats to see community pricing data including lowest, median, and highest sale prices. You can also use get_marketplace_listings to see current active listings with prices and conditions.
How do I explore an artist's complete discography?
Search for the artist first to get their ID, then use get_artist for their profile and get_artist_releases for their complete discography. Results include albums, singles, compilations, and credits on other releases, sorted by year. Use pagination to navigate large discographies.
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