Discogs Reaches 11 Million Releases In World's Largest Database Of Music

Discogs, the world's foremost Database, Marketplace, and Community for physical music, today surpassed a significant data milestone with the addition of the 11 millionth release to the Discogs Database. The climb to 11 million took only 9 months since the Contributor Community added the 10 millionth Release to Discogs, to put that in context, the first million Releases took 90 months.

Currently, Discogs has over 46 million releases for sale through the Discogs Marketplace, creating a massive impact on the global music industry powered by the most extensive user-built, open-source database. More than 450,000 Contributors continue the nearly 19-year mission to create the most comprehensive music Database and Marketplace in the world.

"The Database growth over the past nine months has been incredible and we owe it entirely to our Discogs Contributors who believe in the mission of cataloging the world's music," states Discogs' Chief Data and Discography Officer, Nik Kinloch. "The possibilities and uses of the Database continue to provide fascinating data for Discogs and we're grateful to have such an incredible community supporting it."

In 2000, Founder and CEO, Kevin Lewandowski launched the Discogs Database by submitting Stockholm, a Deep House double 12" from Stockholm based DJ The Persuader. The Discogs Marketplace launched in 2003, establishing an essential resource for record collectors worldwide, and unknowingly setting a cornerstone for the vinyl revival and international cultural experiences like Record Store Day.

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Another Milestone In Just Nine Months: 11 Million Releases On Discogs!

Discogs is the world's foremost Database, Marketplace, and Community for music. The user-built Database boasts a catalog of more than 11 million releases and 5.4 million artists making it the most extensive physical music Database in the world. By connecting Buyers and Sellers across the globe, and with more than 46 million items available, the Discogs Marketplace is the leading destination for both new releases and elusive rarities. Join more than 5 million active Community members: Download the Discogs App for iOS (HERE) and Android (HERE). New to Discogs? Get Started. More on Discogs, including logos and brand guidelines at discogs.com/brand. Media resources at discogs.mediaroom.com.

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