Keep track of your music collection

I bought my very first 45 rpm record around 1963 and I still have it today. I've been collecting records ever since but I really didn't start collecting seriously until the 1980's. At that time I began going to record conventions, buying records through mail order catalogs and from the classified ads in the back of Goldmine Magazine. I collect vinyl record albums and 45rpm records. I lost track of the number of records I have but would guess around 2000 record albums and around 3000 45rpm records. I mostly concentrate on the 45rpm records today because the albums take up too much room.

I began archiving my collection in the 1980's using a typewriter. You talk about time consuming...this was before personal computers of course. I still have those pages of records that I typed back then. I eventually stopped archiving them because it took so long to do. When I got my first computer in 1992, I retyped my record archives into the computer which took just as long as the typewriter but at least I could print them out on my printer. All through the 1990's I wished that there was a software program that would make it easier to archive my collection.

When I finally discovered Collectorz.com, I knew my wish had come true. A software program to keep track of my records. Although I collect mostly old original vinyl 45rpm records and have to manually type them in, it's still 100% better than when I was archiving them using the typewriter. I love the fact that I can include an actual photo of my records in the archive too.

I want to thank Alwin and his associates for producing such wonderful archiving tools and offering the BEST customer support on the internet today. I know I have been a pain in the neck several times with problems but Alwin and crew have patiently walked me through them successfully. — David Fields (USA) on Music Collector

YEARS ago I was looking for a program to keep track of my growing CD collection. I'd found a few, but none of them did as much as I wanted out of the program. In fact, if there were two or three features I wanted I felt pretty lucky.
I found one program I liked more than the others, but it was bought by some other company and dropped out of sight. Now I had a choice of using a years-old program with no updates and no support or finding a new program.

I don't remember how I happened across Collectorz, but the first time I used it I thought "MAN! Where has this been all the time I've been searching?" Then there was an update.
FANTASTIC! Here's where it all goes south.

WRONG! The update actually not only made what already existed better, but it added MORE things! More HELPFUL things! I figured the company would eventually sell out to the highest bidder (that's just how my luck runs sometimes) and I'd be looking for a replacement again.

NOT SO! Not only is it still around, it's better, easier to use, and more capable than it was when I first fell in love with it around 10 years ago.

Another shocker.

Contact them for technical support. Not only do you always get and answer, but (and this is maybe even more hard to believe) THEY'RE ALWAYS RIGHT!

If you get this program to catalog your CDs (or movies, comics, games, etc.) and you DON'T appreciate the obvious thought and planning that goes into providing a world-class program you really must not need an 'inventory' program as badly as you thought!

In short, I've bought a whole lot of software in the 30+ years I've been dealing with computers, but I don't believe there's been one I like as much or would miss more than Collectorz! — Mike Kimmel (USA) on Music Collector

I have been a COLLETORZ customer for many years. I have about 1200 vinyl albums and over 800 CD's Hard to keep track of it all or if I have lent out any music to friends or family. Worse then that, shopping and finding out after I got home that I already have that !!
The development and growth of the MUSIC program is amazing.
I used to work for a small IT company here before it was bought out by a BIG company was awesome. I can relate to the entire team and what it all means !! Any time I have reached out to you for help . . you have always come through..
Love all that you do !! — John Coleman (Canada) on Music Collector

Allows me to keep track of my CD collection while out and about. — Paul Gibbs on CLZ Music

Allows me to keep track of my CD collection while out and about. — Paul Gibbs on CLZ Music

Thank you so much for the upgrade and for your continuous support and the great software i am tremendously enjoying. In my opinion it is the best available software in the market that fit my needs. It helps me to keep track of my large collection of music CDs and files.
Wishing you all the best and Happy Holidays. — Ahmad Zaatari (Lebanon) on Music Collector

If you collect music this is THE app to keep track of your collection. Have it on iPad, iPhone, and all my computers. Easy to sync between devices, easy to enter additions, regular updates issued, it just keeps giving!! Glad I found this as it is a different class from other similar apps/programmes. — Emac Dave on CLZ Music

I signed up for the free trial today and once I hit the 100 item limit I signed up, all in. Really impressed with the Music service.
I'm collecting CDs of my favourite bands, mainly from the past, and this is going to help me keep track of what I have bought and what I am looking out for. Hopefully I'll buy less duplicates!
The barcode scanner is a godsend. — Jason Dixon (United Kingdom) on Music Collector

Easy to use, especially with the Barcode scanner. I'm entering CDs stored in boxes, in folders, in drawers and digital purchases on my PC. This app will help me keep track of it all. — Leo Milciades Sanchez on CLZ Music

Helps keep track of my 3600+ CDs and the phone app has really improved so I'm in sync when shopping in a store. — Andrew Ruhren on CLZ Music

I have been using the desktop version of this app for many many years and the Android app for as long as it has been available. I can't imagine keeping track of my media without them. I used to have to manually key in everything from the music I purchased.
Now I use the desktop version to add new music to my collection and this app enables me to access it anywhere. I have this as well as the book, movie, and video game versions. They are always looking to improve the product.
You have to pay for upgrade options but you don't have to if you don't want to avail yourself of the upgrades. I won't use anything else. — Mark Lewandowski on CLZ Music

Have too many CDs to keep track anymore. — ThyArtIsMurMur 666 on CLZ Music

I've been using this app since 2009, I believe.
I remember thinking "Cool app, but I'll never use all the bells and whistles. The standard version will be fine." That lasted one day before I upgraded.
The staff was friendly and helpful then and they are still today. I don't think there's any better app to keep track of your collection than this! Period!! — Michael Kimmel on CLZ Music

Great way to keep track of your music collection. — A Google user on CLZ Music

Works really well on keeping track of my CD collection. — guyfromedmonton on CLZ Music

Been using this app for years love it helps me keep track of my music collection. — Ed Tamosaitis on CLZ Music

.... to the desktop version which I can use to keep track of my vinyl collection when I'm out and about. There aren't many apps that I consider to be essential. This is definitely number one for usefulness as I use it almost daily. Top marks for developer support too as they're always looking for ways to improve the app and respond quickly and effectively if there are any issues with the app. — Kevin Cross on CLZ Music

Been using this invaluable tool for a couple of years now. Makes it much easier to keep track of what I do and don't have. Aside from a couple of unconventional interface choices, use has been trouble free. — Phobos101 on CLZ Music

Very good for keeping track of your music collection. — Caribtor on CLZ Music

This is a great app. I'm able to keep track of my music catalogue as it is synced to my pc, tablet and phone. I needed support on a couple of occasions and they've been really helpful. — Anne Preston on CLZ Music

For years I kept an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of my CD collection... This is so much easier, and also populates each listing with album artwork, track lists, and times. Scanning by barcode is also quite the timesaver. Great! — Reximus Prime on CLZ Music

This app is easy to use. Great way to keep track of my music. — Ari Chandler on CLZ Music

I love the app and keeping track of all of my collections. I use the music, games, books, and movies apps. They are all great apps and helpful when you are out hunting and need a quick reference to what you own. I love the new price points. Keep up the good work devs, and maybe as a wishlist item ID like to see a hotwheels/die cast collectors app...... possible? — Daniel Welch on CLZ Music

I want to thank you for Music Collector program. I do have several CD's and Vinyl albums that I'm going to use this program for. I also have over 1,200 Christmas recordings that I'm entering, in it's own database. (I actually did have it al entered but lost everything when things were supposed to be transferred to Windows 10, and I've since moved back to 7).
What an incredible amount of information Collectorz has provided to me, and I share it with others. Thank yo so much for a program that allows me to keep track of my collection, and prevent me from buying duplicates. I can now track the song titles, who preforms them and what recordings they can be found on. I just don't have the words to thank you enough.
Please also note that Athan-Jon de jager has been extrodingly patient with me asking for help on several occasions. Athan has explained things to me, (sometimes more than once), and has come to my rescue many times. He's polite, very knowledgeable, and explains things to me so I can understand what I'm doing wrong. Athan is a valuable asset to your organization. I do thank him for his help, I'm asking you if you can thank him as well. You have made an incredible valuable program that is going to help me out greatly. Now, I've taken up enough of your time.
Thank you so very much. — David Evans (Canada) on Music Collector

I really like this app. It was all I needed to keep track of my cd and vinyl collection. Easy to use and great support. — Palle Drost on CLZ Music

This is a great app for keeping track of your music, and for finding music you don't have yet. Love it, easy to use :D — Masey 143 on CLZ Music

Great aid in keeping track of my music! — Thomas Roach on CLZ Music

So easy to use, and keep track of all my cd's and albums. I've saved money not repurchasing music I already have. — bizaro00 on CLZ Music

I've got a very old version of CLZ and hope to upgrade soon...haven't had money to add to my music collection for many years, but every time I go to public library to borrow some of their cd's I cant help but wish they'd start using your software to keep track of their music/video collections at least...
anyway...your crew looks like a great group of people and I think you've got the very best software in the world for organizing data for collectors...so wanted you to know I'm a big fan of the work you guys do.
I'm still storing music LP's in plastic file/box bins so I can easily flip threw them...and weight doesn't get overwhelming...also...always kinda think...what if there were a fire here...Id want to be able to grab my music and go....not possible if they are all on shelves, ya know? — Ruth Lovinsohn (USA) on Music Collector

.... to the desktop version which I use to keep track of my vinyl collection when I'm out and about. Easily syncs my collection over a Wi-Fi connection. Occasional glitch when it fails to connect loses it a star but apart from that minor issue I'm very pleased with the app. — Kevin Cross on CLZ Music