Ep451: Data, Trends & the Future of Discogs

The Vinyl Guide - Artist Interviews for Record Collectors and Music Nerds

Most record collectors use Discogs each day - so what does the data tell us about the state of record collecting? Founder & CEO Kevin Lewandowski and COO Lloyd Starr talk to us about the data and future of this pivotal platform.

Topic Include:

• Introductions – CEO and COO roles
• A brief history of Discogs
• Original visions and business model of Discogs
• Dealing with users that have high expectations
• Classical music posed some challenges to catalogue
• Is Discogs built for non-physical media?
• Dealing with strange data points and entries
• What is the most expensive items sold through Discogs
• Data trends of record and music buyers
• The architecture of Discogs
• Early challenges supporting with website
• Recent focus on modernizing the Discogs architecture
• Planning new Discogs features
• Dark Side of the Moon is the most catalogued item in Discogs
• New features for the Discogs wantlist
• Events that create surges in purchasing activity
• What role will AI play in Discogs?
• Managing user feedback and priorities for features
• Helping new users become contributors
• Training new users to make edits
• Will Discogs do an IPO someday?
• What will Discogs look like in 5 years?
• Interview wrapup

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