Discogs Sell List Scraper

Extract Discogs release and marketplace availability data at scale from sell-list URLs, release URLs, master URLs, or keyword searches. Build rich datasets with pricing signals, listing counts, release metadata, and community demand indicators. Ideal for collectors, resellers, catalog intelligence, and market monitoring workflows.

Features

• URL and keyword modes — Use a Discogs URL or a plain keyword in the same actor.
• Marketplace availability insights — Collect listing count and lowest listed price with currency.
• Rich release metadata — Capture artists, labels, genres, styles, country, year, and catalog details.
• Pagination control — Scale up safely with result and page limits.
• Clean output records — Automatically excludes null and empty values from dataset items.

Use Cases

Vinyl Flipping Research

Evaluate what is currently for sale and the lower-end market price before sourcing. Compare listing pressure and demand signals across many releases.

Label and Catalog Intelligence

Track releases by keyword or Discogs master pages to understand catalog spread, regions, and active supply.

Collection Gap Analysis

Find releases with strong wantlist activity and limited active listings. Prioritize targets using marketplace and community metrics.

Pricing and Supply Monitoring

Run scheduled checks to observe listing count and floor price movement over time. Feed changes into alerts or dashboards.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
url	String	No	https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1182241	Discogs URL to process. Supports sell/list, release, and master links.
keyword	String	No	nirvana	Search keyword used when URL is not provided.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum number of records to collect.
max_pages	Integer	No	10	Safety limit for paginated collection.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Apify Proxy enabled	Proxy settings for reliable production runs.

At least one of url or keyword should be provided.

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Output Data

Each dataset item can contain:

Field	Type	Description
query_mode	String	How input was resolved: keyword, master, or release
source_url	String	Original URL used for the run
keyword	String	Keyword used for discovery
release_id	Integer	Discogs release identifier
master_id	Integer	Discogs master identifier
title	String	Release title
artists	Array	Artist names
artists_sort	String	Artists sort label
year	Integer	Release year
released	String	Release date
released_formatted	String	Human-readable release date
country	String	Release country
genres	Array	Genre tags
styles	Array	Style tags
labels	Array	Label names
catno	String	Catalog number
formats	Array	Format descriptions
format_quantity	Integer	Number of media units
num_for_sale	Integer	Current listing count
lowest_price_value	Number	Lowest listed price value
lowest_price_currency	String	Lowest listed price currency
blocked_from_sale	Boolean	Sale availability flag
community_have	Integer	Collection count
community_want	Integer	Wantlist count
community_rating_average	Number	Community rating average
community_rating_count	Integer	Community rating count
discogs_url	String	Release page URL
release_api_url	String	Canonical release data URL
thumb	String	Thumbnail image
cover_image	String	Cover image
date_added	String	Release record creation date
date_changed	String	Release record last update date
fetched_at	String	Extraction timestamp

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Usage Examples

Sell List by Master URL

{
	"url": "https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1182241",
	"results_wanted": 20,
	"max_pages": 10
}

Single Release URL

{
	"url": "https://www.discogs.com/release/249504-Rick-Astley-Never-Gonna-Give-You-Up"
}

Keyword Search Mode

{
	"keyword": "nirvana",
	"results_wanted": 30,
	"max_pages": 5
}

With Proxy Configuration

{
	"keyword": "depeche mode",
	"results_wanted": 20,
	"proxyConfiguration": {
		"useApifyProxy": true,
		"apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
	}
}

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Sample Output

{
	"query_mode": "release",
	"source_url": "https://www.discogs.com/release/249504-Rick-Astley-Never-Gonna-Give-You-Up",
	"release_id": 249504,
	"master_id": 96559,
	"title": "Never Gonna Give You Up",
	"artists": ["Rick Astley"],
	"year": 1987,
	"country": "UK",
	"genres": ["Electronic", "Pop"],
	"labels": ["RCA"],
	"num_for_sale": 104,
	"lowest_price_value": 0.68,
	"lowest_price_currency": "USD",
	"community_have": 4008,
	"community_want": 575,
	"community_rating_average": 3.82,
	"community_rating_count": 228,
	"discogs_url": "https://www.discogs.com/release/249504-Rick-Astley-Never-Gonna-Give-You-Up",
	"fetched_at": "2026-04-17T00:00:00.000Z"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Choose the Right Input Mode

• Use url when you want precise targeting for specific releases or masters.
• Use keyword when you want broader discovery.

Control Run Scope

• Start with results_wanted: 20 to validate quickly.
• Increase gradually for larger production datasets.

Use Proxy for Stable Throughput

• Keep proxy enabled for long or scheduled runs.
• Residential routing is recommended for high reliability.

Schedule Regular Snapshots

• Run daily or weekly snapshots to monitor price and supply shifts.
• Compare snapshots for listing and floor-price trends.

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Integrations

Connect your dataset with:

• Google Sheets — Build sortable release watchlists
• Airtable — Manage catalog intelligence tables
• Make — Trigger downstream automations
• Zapier — Connect with notifications and CRM actions
• Webhooks — Push records into internal systems

Export Formats

• JSON — For API and engineering workflows
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis
• Excel — For reporting and sharing
• XML — For legacy pipeline compatibility

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I run with only a keyword?

Yes. Provide keyword and the actor will collect matching release records.

Can I run with only a URL?

Yes. URL mode works for sell-list links with master_id or release_id, and also standard release or master pages.

Does output include null values?

No. Empty and null fields are removed before records are saved.

How many records can I collect?

Set results_wanted to your preferred amount, then tune max_pages to control scan depth.

What if my URL does not include a recognized release or master identifier?

Use a supported URL pattern or provide keyword explicitly.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, use the Apify Console issue flow for this actor.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Apify API Reference
• Apify Schedules

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Legal Notice

This actor is intended for legitimate data collection and analysis. Users are responsible for complying with applicable laws and website terms when using extracted data.