Music Collection catalogs albums and organizes their details in a searchable library. Add records for physical releases or audio files, then browse, sort, and filter the collection by album information.
Album records and lookup
Each record can describe an album on CD, LP, tape, or as audio files. Enter album information yourself, or retrieve details online using the artist and title, barcode, or catalog number. For a CD, the program can use the disc in the computer's drive to find its album information.
Records can be edited after they are added, so details stay consistent across the catalog. The collection is organized around albums and their fields, making it suitable for keeping an inventory of releases as well as tracking albums represented by files.
- Create an album record manually or look it up online.
- Use an album's barcode or catalog number as a search key.
- Read album details from a CD inserted in the disc drive.
Folder scans and library browsing
Scan PC folders containing audio files to add album information using the files' tags. Once saved, browse the records and sort them by one field or a combination of fields. Filters can narrow the collection by its available criteria, which makes it easier to locate a particular album or group of records.
Collection lists and reports
Music Collection can display and print the catalog, export album records, and import album data. Report generation provides another way to present collection details. The album list also has a cover display setting, and records can include web links; full-album videos can be opened on YouTube.
Pros
- Looks up album details by artist and title, barcode, or catalog number
- Scans PC folders and imports album information from audio-file tags
- Sorts and filters records by album fields
- Prints, exports, and reports on collection data
Cons
- A CD-ROM or DVD drive is listed as a program requirement
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 · 32-bit and 64-bit · At least 20 MB of hard disk space
Can Music Collection catalog vinyl records and tapes?
Yes. Album records can cover CDs, LPs, tapes, and audio files.
How can album information be added?
Enter it manually, look it up online with album details or an identifier, read it from a CD, or scan PC folders and use audio-file tags.
Can the collection be printed or exported?
Yes. The program can print collection data, export and import album records, and generate reports.