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vinyl record listing software

Vinyl record listing software that reads every sleeve

Artist, album, label, catalog number, pressing — extracted from the sleeve automatically.

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The problem

Vinyl listings live or die on the pressing — and the pressing data is in the photo.

Serious vinyl buyers care about more than artist and album. They want the label, catalog number, country, pressing year, matrix codes, and condition of both the sleeve and the vinyl itself. Sellers who get those fields right command premium prices; sellers who don't get returns and bad feedback.

The standard workflow is to identify the record in hand, cross-reference Discogs to find the exact release, type all the pressing data into eBay's form, and find a comp. For a crate of 100 records, this is a full day's work even for a skilled seller. And mis-identifying the pressing — saying "original" when it's a reissue, or "US press" when it's UK — sinks the listing or triggers a return.

HumCity reads sleeves and labels. Artist, album, record label, catalog number, country, and pressing year are extracted. Matrix codes are read from center-label photos. Discogs comp pricing is pulled. The listing ships to eBay's Music > Records category with the right item specifics for vinyl collectors.

What you get

Capabilities built for this exact workflow.

  • Sleeve and label reading

    Drop a photo of the front cover and HumCity extracts the artist, album title, and primary label imprint. Drop a back-cover photo and the catalog number and country of origin are pulled. Drop a center-label photo and the pressing-specific data (matrix code, side identifier, label variant) is read. Combined, these signals identify the exact pressing.

  • Pressing and reissue detection

    Vinyl collectors will pay 10x premium for an original first pressing over a 1990s reissue of the same album. HumCity distinguishes between first pressings, contemporary reissues, modern audiophile reissues (Mobile Fidelity, Analogue Productions, Music Matters), and bootlegs when the identifying signals are visible. Confidence is flagged so you can verify in hand for high-value items.

  • Discogs comp pricing

    Discogs is the canonical secondary market for vinyl. HumCity pulls the Discogs median and recent-sales data for the exact release ID and surfaces it alongside eBay sold comps. For records with multiple pressings in the catalog, the comp set is narrowed to the matching pressing.

  • Sleeve and vinyl condition assessment

    Vinyl listings use the Goldmine grading scale (Mint, Near Mint, Very Good Plus, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor) for both sleeve and vinyl. HumCity suggests a Goldmine grade for the sleeve from the photo (corner wear, ring wear, seam splits visible) and asks you to confirm a vinyl grade in hand. The grades flow into the eBay item specifics correctly.

  • Crate-sized bulk upload

    Pile Mode supports up to 500 sleeves in one batch. Drop a crate and HumCity identifies every record. Multi-LP albums (gatefolds, box sets) are auto-grouped. Duplicate detection consolidates multiple shots of the same record into one draft listing.

  • Format support: LP, 12-inch single, 7-inch, 78s, picture disc

    Every common vinyl format is supported — 12-inch LPs, 12-inch maxi-singles, 7-inch 45s, 78 RPM shellac, picture discs, colored vinyl, and shaped picture discs. The format flows into the eBay Speed item specific (33 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM) and the Format specific.

Use cases

Built for the way real resellers work.

Record-store buyers and dealers

Record stores buying collections off the street need to value and list fast. HumCity ingests a 200-record collection in Pile Mode, surfaces the high-value records first (sorted by Discogs median), and lets you triage what goes online vs. into the racks vs. into the bargain bin.

Original-pressing specialists

Sellers focused on first pressings of jazz, soul, rock, and reggae need precise pressing identification. HumCity reads catalog numbers and matrix codes to distinguish between original and reissue pressings, and flags low-confidence calls so you can verify in hand for the premium items.

Modern reissue and audiophile sellers

Modern audiophile labels (Mobile Fidelity, Analogue Productions, ORG, Music Matters, Tone Poet) have their own collector market. HumCity recognizes these labels and prices against the audiophile reissue comp set rather than the original-pressing market.

DJ promo, 12-inch single, and dance music sellers

Dance music vinyl (house, techno, drum-and-bass, hip-hop 12-inches) has its own listing requirements — label, country of pressing, BPM where known. HumCity supports the 12-inch single format and pulls Discogs data for the dance and electronic catalog releases.

How it works

From inventory to live listings in three steps.

01

Photograph the sleeve

Front cover + back catalog number. Center label photos help confirm pressing.

02

AI identifies the record

Artist, album, label, catalog number, country, and pressing year extracted.

03

List to eBay

Category set, item specifics prefilled, pricing suggested from Discogs and eBay comps.

FAQ

Common questions

Can it distinguish first pressings from reissues?
Yes — HumCity reads matrix codes, label variants, and catalog number suffixes when visible to identify first vs. reissue pressings. For high-value originals, the system surfaces the confidence level so you can verify in hand before publishing.
Does it handle 7-inch singles and 78 RPM records?
Yes — LPs, EPs, 7-inch singles, 12-inch singles, and 78 RPM shellac all supported. The Format and Speed item specifics flow into the eBay listing correctly.
Does it support international pressings (UK, German, Japanese)?
Yes. UK, German, Japanese, French, Italian, Dutch, and most major international pressing variants are recognized. The country of origin flows into the listing as an item specific.
Can it read matrix codes from center labels?
Yes when the matrix is photographed clearly. Center-label photos with the matrix visible are the strongest signal for pressing identification — especially for jazz, soul, and rock first pressings where matrix codes drive the value.
How does sleeve and vinyl grading work?
HumCity uses the Goldmine grading scale standard for vinyl. The sleeve grade is suggested from the photo (corner wear, ring wear, seam splits visible). The vinyl grade you confirm in hand — the AI surfaces a suggested band, but vinyl grading by photo alone isn't reliable enough to commit to without seller verification.
Does it handle box sets and gatefold albums?
Yes. Multi-LP box sets and gatefold albums are auto-grouped when photographed together. The number of discs flows into the listing as an item specific.
Can I list colored vinyl, picture discs, and limited editions?
Yes. Colored vinyl, picture discs, splatter and other variant pressings are recognized and the variant designation flows into the item specifics and title.
Does HumCity integrate with Discogs?
Discogs comp data is pulled for pricing suggestions. Direct Discogs listing publishing is on the roadmap. eBay publishing is live today via the official API.
What about cassettes and CDs?
Cassette and CD support is in active development. Today, HumCity is optimized for vinyl. The same workflow will apply when other formats ship.
Is there a free tier?
Yes. Every account gets 50 free listings or revisions per month with no credit card required. Most resellers can fully evaluate the AI workflow, image recognition, and bulk upload before deciding to upgrade. Paid plans start at $10/month for 500 listings and scale with volume.
Does HumCity use the official eBay API?
Yes. HumCity is an authorized eBay API partner and uses the official Trading and Inventory APIs. Every listing published from HumCity appears in eBay Seller Hub normally, counts toward your eBay reputation, and respects your existing business policies for shipping, returns, and payments.
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