How to Sell Records on Discogs
The Discogs Marketplace connects independent sellers like you with music lovers around the world. Learn how to sell vinyl records online in easy steps.
Set up your shop
Filling out the requirements in your Seller Settings is the first step on your journey to becoming a Discogs seller. Your settings include the address that items ship from, preferred payment methods, and tax information, but there are a few that stand out:
Shipping Policies
Establish Shipping Policies to immediately calculate buyers’ shipping costs around the world.
Seller
Provide clear information regarding your for shipping, returns, and tax collection.
List your items
Start by identifying the exact release you want to sell, the condition the item is in, and how much you want to sell it for.
Find the release
Find exactly which version of a release you have by using the comprehensive Discogs Database.
Determine condition
Discogs uses universally-accepted guidelines for representing the condition of physical music.
Evaluate the price
Use Discogs historical sales data to ensure that sellers and buyers understand the value of their music.
Complete your listing
Final step
Once you identify, grade, and price your items, the easiest way to add them to your inventory is through your Discogs Dashboard. Use the List Item for Sale tool to quickly search and list multiple items.
Sell, ship, and get paid
Once you have active items in your inventory, music fans around the world will be able to see your listings in the Marketplace.
Pack & ship
Prep the item for shipping, drop it off at your local postal service, and mark the status on the order page.
Process payments
Discogs sales fees and taxes are automatically collected so all the money you receive is yours to keep.
Learn the basics
Essential resources
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All About Record Grading
Determine the condition of your physical music and grade it accordingly before listing for sale.
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How to Price Records
Access Discogs’ exclusive, open-source sales data to competitively price your items in the Marketplace.
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Packing and Shipping
These guidelines cover packing and shipping for vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes.
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