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LP Cataloging Software?

Does anyone know of an automated or semi-automated software program for cataloging LP's? There are a few out there for CD's and I know of one called Maestro Manager for classical LP's but nothing for popular/jazz/rock/bluegrass/etc/ LP's. By automated, I mean that it works by linking to an on-line database where titles, song lists, times, dates, and such can be automatically downloaded and then the user can add to fields such as condition, buying price,location, etc.

I have quite a number in a dBase file but it takes forever to manually enter everything. The CD program works like a champ but the CD's and LP's generally differ with respect to song order, icluded songs, release dates and such.

I would be obliged if someone can steer me towards such a program.
4yanx
beavis
272 posts
 
Check Stereophile Links 2 Die 4. They have several. Or just get yourself a database & roll your own. I've always been disappointed with canned software because they have more fields than you want to fill in.

Making your own database doesn't require much more effort. Basically, just an idea of what you want to do.
4yanx OP
1,576 posts
 
Beavis, thanks. At the risk of seeming naive, what does Links 2 Die 4 mean?

I know what you mean about canned products and not having what you want or more than what you want. I am capable of creating a database to about any level of complexity, having written several GIS programs, but I was hoping to find something a bit more automated where I didn't have to enter info in every field myself for nearly 4,000 Lp's. If it comes to that, I will have to move my computer to my listening room!
4yanx OP
1,576 posts
 
OK I figured out the links 2 die 4 but didn't see software listed
a_e_watkins
106 posts
 
Hi

CD Trustee has made some steps in this direction. This is the best I have come upon for cataloging CD's and LP's. The only E-Mail address I can find for them is 'support@base40.com'. I hope this helps, it really is a good piece of software.

Regards,

AEW
txtechiebb30
6 posts
 
I'll provide the same answer I provided to you a little while back from a post on a related topic (L.P. Cataloging Sytem Advice), it looks like CD Trustee "Professional" is what you're looking for! ;)

Since you already like and use CD Trustee, this would seem like the perfect choice for you (no re-learning involved).

Wes
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