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Vinyl Organization
I am getting to point where I need get a handle on my music. Looking for software recommendations to organize a vinyl collection on a laptop. A quick search did not reveal anything recently discussed by current users.
I place a sticky note on the sleeve of each album after I have cleaned and listened, providing a grade and notes. The number of albums is to the point that I would like to have that information ready to search. That way I don't have to try and remember, second guess and make mistakes.
Features I would like:
1.) Ability to use auto-entry (CDDB)and edit. I am guessing that some albums will match with the CD and this will work. That further assumes that the CDDB only provides information on CDs any not vinyl.
2.) Would like a template to start with but the the ability to configure fields as I need.
3.) Ability to import and export from both an Excel spreadsheet without hassel so it can sync/transfer to a PDA.
4.) Would be nice to group entries into various lists for organization based on dynamic criterion.
I am sure most commercial applications would fit, but I have a difficult time committing without current user feedback simply because I don't want to have to do this more than once.
I am recently divorced and enjoy this hobby. I do not want to commit to something that is high maintenance; promises something but delivers another; is a constant compromise and ultimately sucks me dry in the end (not in a good way).
Comments on the software (not my previous relationship) are appreciated.
Not bitter..just enjoying the music.
Thanks
I place a sticky note on the sleeve of each album after I have cleaned and listened, providing a grade and notes. The number of albums is to the point that I would like to have that information ready to search. That way I don't have to try and remember, second guess and make mistakes.
Features I would like:
1.) Ability to use auto-entry (CDDB)and edit. I am guessing that some albums will match with the CD and this will work. That further assumes that the CDDB only provides information on CDs any not vinyl.
2.) Would like a template to start with but the the ability to configure fields as I need.
3.) Ability to import and export from both an Excel spreadsheet without hassel so it can sync/transfer to a PDA.
4.) Would be nice to group entries into various lists for organization based on dynamic criterion.
I am sure most commercial applications would fit, but I have a difficult time committing without current user feedback simply because I don't want to have to do this more than once.
I am recently divorced and enjoy this hobby. I do not want to commit to something that is high maintenance; promises something but delivers another; is a constant compromise and ultimately sucks me dry in the end (not in a good way).
Comments on the software (not my previous relationship) are appreciated.
Not bitter..just enjoying the music.
Thanks
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