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The Vinyl Guide


If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related. Nate is a 40+ year vinyl collector, owns some of the most highly desired titles and enjoys them thoroughly. The Vinyl Guide is his journey through the history of music to speak with the artists and technicians who made music history and get the stories behind the records.

Jun 10, 2024

Most record collectors use Discogs each day - so what does the data tell us about the state of record collecting? Founder & CEO Kevin Lewandowski and COO Lloyd Starr talk to us about the data and future of this pivotal platform.

Topic Include:

  • Introductions – CEO and COO roles
  • A brief history of Discogs
  • Original visions and business model of Discogs
  • Dealing with users that have high expectations
  • Classical music posed some challenges to catalogue
  • Is Discogs built for non-physical media?
  • Dealing with strange data points and entries
  • What is the most expensive items sold through Discogs
  • Data trends of record and music buyers
  • The architecture of Discogs
  • Early challenges supporting with website
  • Recent focus on modernizing the Discogs architecture
  • Planning new Discogs features
  • Dark Side of the Moon is the most catalogued item in Discogs
  • New features for the Discogs wantlist
  • Events that create surges in purchasing activity
  • What role will AI play in Discogs?
  • Managing user feedback and priorities for features
  • Helping new users become contributors
  • Training new users to make edits
  • Will Discogs do an IPO someday?
  • What will Discogs look like in 5 years?
  • Interview wrapup

Extended, Commercial-Free & High Resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide

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