Scan the cover or barcode
Use a clear cover photo or a UPC barcode to start matching the record to a release.
Vinyl Record: Scanner & Value
Reference · Made for iPhone
vinyl collection app for iPhone
Scan, research and organize your vinyl collection.
Vinyl Record: Scanner & Value identifies a release from a cover photo or barcode, helps compare pressing details and adds marketplace context by condition. Save records to a collection so the scan becomes part of an organized catalog.
A vinyl collection app with cover, barcode and pressing lookup.
iPhone appBuilt for iOS
Free downloadPlans shown by Apple
Real screenshotsFrom the App Store listing
IndependentMade by Anmol Rattan
Quick answer
How can I scan a vinyl record and check its value?
Photograph the cover or scan the barcode, then confirm the suggested release using the label, catalog number and matrix or runout information. Vinyl Record: Scanner & Value adds pressing and marketplace context, but the result still depends on the exact edition and the record's real condition.
How it works
A useful result in three clear steps.
The app handles the fast first pass. You keep control of the final check, especially when condition, safety or accuracy matters.
Confirm the pressing
Compare the suggested year, country, catalog number and matrix or runout details with the copy in hand.
Review and catalog
Check condition-based marketplace context, then save the confirmed release and your purchase details to the collection.
App preview
See the iPhone experience before you install.
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Product capabilities and purchase options were checked against the current App Store listing. The listing remains the source of truth for availability and pricing.
What it does
Focused features for the job at hand.
No padded feature list—just the core workflow described in the current product listing.
Photo and barcode scanning
Identify a candidate release from its cover artwork or UPC barcode.
Pressing comparison
Use year, country, catalog number and dead-wax details to distinguish releases and reissues.
Marketplace context
Review pricing context by condition and demand information for the matched release.
Collection catalog
Save records with condition and purchase information and organize the collection over time.
Guides & free tools
Go deeper before you make a decision.
Use the app for the camera-first workflow, then use these focused resources for the details around it.
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Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Clear answers before you download.
Short, specific answers about what Vinyl Record: Scanner & Value can—and cannot—do.
Can an app identify a vinyl record from the cover?
Yes. Vinyl Record: Scanner & Value can use a cover photo to suggest a release. Similar covers often belong to several pressings, so confirm the label, catalog number and matrix or runout details.
Can I scan a vinyl record barcode?
Yes. The current App Store listing includes UPC barcode lookup. A barcode can narrow the release, but editions can still share packaging details, so verify the pressing information.
How do I tell whether a vinyl record is a first pressing?
Compare the release year, country, label, catalog number and the matrix or runout inscription in the dead wax. The app can help compare those clues, but no single cover photo proves a first pressing.
Is the vinyl value shown by the app an appraisal?
No. It is marketplace context for research. Actual value depends on the exact pressing, condition, completeness, demand and recent comparable sales.
Is Vinyl Record: Scanner & Value free?
The app is free to download. Its current App Store listing includes optional weekly and yearly subscriptions, and Apple shows the current price before purchase.
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A vinyl collection app with cover, barcode and pressing lookup. Free to download; Apple shows any optional purchase before you confirm.