VinylArea

VinylArea is a marketplace where users can buy and sell music recordings.

Quick overview

Its listings cover records, CDs, cassettes and other formats, as well as turntables and amplifiers.

Styles listed include Alternative Rock, Acid House, Chamber Music and Smooth Jazz.
Formats include music DVDs, Blu-rays, files and box sets.
Search accepts artist names, album names, EAN numbers and catalogue numbers.
Users can create a wishlist and import listings from Discogs.

Introduction

VinylArea is a marketplace where users can buy and sell records and other music formats. Listings are made by users rather than by VinylArea itself.

The formats include vinyl records, CDs and cassettes, alongside music DVDs, files and other media. The marketplace also includes turntables and amplifiers.

What VinylArea offers

The marketplace covers physical recordings and digital music formats. Users can list individual releases, and the site provides search, filters and a wishlist.

Genres listed include Folk, World, & Country and Funk / Soul.

Product and service categories

Vinyl records

Vinyl listings include LPs, EPs and singles. Format details include 7-inch, 10-inch and 12-inch records, as well as different playing speeds. The site also lists flexi-discs and picture discs.

CDs and other discs

CD albums are listed alongside CD-R and SACD discs. Hybrid discs and laserdiscs are also listed. Format details include Blu-ray Audio and Test Pressing.

Cassettes and cartridges

Audio cassettes are among the music formats listed. The site also includes 8-track cartridges. Box sets are another format listed in the catalogue.

Music video and digital formats

The catalogue includes music DVDs and music Blu-rays. DVD-R discs are listed too. Digital formats include music files and music on memory sticks.

Turntables and audio equipment

The marketplace includes turntables and amplifiers. There is also a turntables and DJ category.

Music genres and styles

Styles listed include Alternative Rock, Hard Rock and Prog Rock. Other styles include Acid House, Ambient House and Deep House. Chamber Music, Modern Classical, Avant-garde Jazz and Smooth Jazz are also listed.

The site lists Folk Rock, Pop Rock and Contemporary Jazz. Spoken Word, Sound Poetry and Concert Film appear among the styles too.

Browse the full range on the VinylArea website.

More Info

Brands named on the site

Record labels named on listings include Polystar, Republic Records, Ritonis and Мелодия.

Using the website

Listings can show separate condition grades for the recording and its sleeve.

Users can create an account, sign in and add releases to a wishlist. A newsletter is also available, with an unsubscribe link in its emails.

Notable features

Users can import a wishlist and listings from a Discogs account through their VinylArea dashboard. The imported releases can be added individually or together before listings are published.

Frequently asked questions

How can I search for a recording?

The search bar accepts an album name, artist, EAN number or catalogue number. Filters cover categories, formats, genres and styles.

What is an EAN number?

An EAN is a product identifier. The FAQ says it usually has 13 digits, although some smaller items have eight.

Where can I find an EAN number?

It is usually on the back of the packaging next to the barcode, and sometimes inside the cover or insert. When searching or registering a product on VinylArea, enter it without spaces or hyphens.

Where can I find a vinyl record's catalogue number?

The FAQ lists the sleeve, back cover and spine as possible locations. It can also appear on the labels in the centre of the record.

Where can I find a CD or cassette catalogue number?

For a CD, the number can appear on the back cover, spine or disc. For a cassette, the FAQ points to the stickers, insert and sometimes the inside of the cover.

How can a user list a release already in the catalogue?

The user selects “Add”, chooses “Release from catalog” and searches for the release. After selecting it, they complete the listing form and choose “Add”.

What if a release is not in the catalogue?

The FAQ describes importing it from the Discogs database. Once the release has been added, the user can complete a listing form.

Can I receive a notification about a release?

If a release has no listings, users can add it to their wishlist and request information when a listing becomes available. The site then sends an email notification when listings appear.

Key takeaways

VinylArea is a marketplace for user listings, rather than a retailer selling the recordings itself.
Formats include records, CDs, cassettes, music DVDs and digital files.
Turntables and amplifiers also appear in the marketplace.
Search supports artist names, album names and identifying numbers.
Wishlist notifications and Discogs imports are available.

Summary

VinylArea brings user listings for music recordings together with search, filters and catalogue information. Its formats cover records, discs, tapes and digital music, with audio equipment also listed.