# Discogs.com Scraper (`shahidirfan/discogs-com-scraper`) Actor Extract vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes from Discogs with pricing, condition details, and seller info. Perfect for music collectors, dealers, and market research. Build your music database instantly without limits. - **URL**: https://apify.com/shahidirfan/discogs-com-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Shahid Irfan](https://apify.com/shahidirfan) (community) - **Categories:** Developer tools, Automation, E-commerce - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing Pay per usage This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-usage ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## 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. --- ### 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. --- ### 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 | --- ### Usage Examples #### Sell List by Master URL ```json { "url": "https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1182241", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 10 } ```` #### Single Release URL ```json { "url": "https://www.discogs.com/release/249504-Rick-Astley-Never-Gonna-Give-You-Up" } ``` #### Keyword Search Mode ```json { "keyword": "nirvana", "results_wanted": 30, "max_pages": 5 } ``` #### With Proxy Configuration ```json { "keyword": "depeche mode", "results_wanted": 20, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] } } ``` *** ### Sample Output ```json { "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" } ``` *** ### 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. *** ### 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 *** ### 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. *** ### Support For issues or feature requests, use the Apify Console issue flow for this actor. #### Resources - [Apify Documentation](https://docs.apify.com/) - [Apify API Reference](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) - [Apify Schedules](https://docs.apify.com/platform/schedules) *** ### 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. # Actor input Schema ## `url` (type: `string`): Discogs URL to scrape. Supports /sell/list (with or without filters), sell/list with IDs, release URLs, and master URLs. ## `keyword` (type: `string`): Keyword to search Discogs releases when URL is not provided. ## `results_wanted` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of records to save. ## `max_pages` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of API pages to process. ## `fetch_release_details` (type: `boolean`): If enabled, fetches full release details per item. For large search runs, this may be auto-disabled internally to keep the run stable and fast. ## `fetch_marketplace_stats` (type: `boolean`): If enabled, fetches extra marketplace stats per release. For large search runs, this may be auto-disabled internally to keep the run stable and fast. ## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`): Use Apify Proxy for reliable production runs. ## Actor input object example ```json { "url": "https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1182241", "keyword": "nirvana", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 10, "fetch_release_details": false, "fetch_marketplace_stats": false, "proxyConfiguration": { "useApifyProxy": false } } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `overview` (type: `string`): No description # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "url": "https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1182241", "keyword": "nirvana", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 10 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("shahidirfan/discogs-com-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "url": "https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1182241", "keyword": "nirvana", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 10, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("shahidirfan/discogs-com-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "url": "https://www.discogs.com/sell/list?master_id=1182241", "keyword": "nirvana", "results_wanted": 20, "max_pages": 10 }' | apify call shahidirfan/discogs-com-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=shahidirfan/discogs-com-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Discogs.com Scraper", "description": "Extract vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes from Discogs with pricing, condition details, and seller info. Perfect for music collectors, dealers, and market research. Build your music database instantly without limits.", "version": "0.0", "x-build-id": "BYUOLCfK3TApCXoCQ" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/shahidirfan~discogs-com-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-shahidirfan-discogs-com-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/shahidirfan~discogs-com-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-shahidirfan-discogs-com-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/shahidirfan~discogs-com-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-shahidirfan-discogs-com-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "url": { "title": "URL", "type": "string", "description": "Discogs URL to scrape. Supports /sell/list (with or without filters), sell/list with IDs, release URLs, and master URLs." }, "keyword": { "title": "Keyword", "type": "string", "description": "Keyword to search Discogs releases when URL is not provided." }, "results_wanted": { "title": "Results wanted", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of records to save.", "default": 20 }, "max_pages": { "title": "Max pages", "minimum": 1, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of API pages to process.", "default": 10 }, "fetch_release_details": { "title": "Fetch release details", "type": "boolean", "description": "If enabled, fetches full release details per item. For large search runs, this may be auto-disabled internally to keep the run stable and fast.", "default": false }, "fetch_marketplace_stats": { "title": "Fetch marketplace stats", "type": "boolean", "description": "If enabled, fetches extra marketplace stats per release. For large search runs, this may be auto-disabled internally to keep the run stable and fast.", "default": false }, "proxyConfiguration": { "title": "Proxy configuration", "type": "object", "description": "Use Apify Proxy for reliable production runs.", "default": { "useApifyProxy": false } } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```