We’re creating tokenized versions of rare vintage records, where each NFT represents ownership of a specific record. The original audio from the record is captured as a high-quality digital file, but the file itself is not stored directly on-chain to keep it exclusive. Instead, after someone purchases a token, they can connect their wallet to a secure platform, which verifies that they own the NFT. Once ownership is confirmed, the system unlocks the digital audio for them, either via a secure download, streaming access, or client-side decryption, ensuring that only the current token holder can access the content.
Each tokenized record represents a rare vintage collectible, and owning it unlocks exclusive digital audio. Buyers connect their wallet to verify ownership, then gain access to a secure download or stream of the record—only the current token holder can listen.
Own a rare tokenized record and unlock its exclusive digital audio. Connect your wallet to verify ownership, then stream or download the high-quality recording—access travels with the token, so only the current owner can enjoy it.
Discogs vs CollectorLINK Schema Map (v1.0)
A side-by-side guide for John, showing how Discogs concepts map cleanly into our itemType=”RecordAlbum” structure.
Top-Level Object Type
| Concept | Discogs Term | CollectorLINK Term | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The base unit you’re cataloging | Release (or Master Release) | itemType = “RecordAlbum” | The core object. Vinyl, cover, format, etc. all live under this parent type. |
Interpretation for John:
A “Release” in Discogs = a “RecordAlbum” in CollectorLINK.
Same idea, cleaner structure.
Format & Physical Details
Discogs:
Formats like
- Vinyl, LP, 12″, Album
- 7″, Single
- 10″, EP
- Picture Disc
- Gatefold
- Box Set
appear as a combination of format + descriptors.
CollectorLINK:
We split these into clean keys:
| Discogs Format Concept | CollectorLINK Key | Example Value |
|---|---|---|
| 12″, LP | albumFormat | "12inchLP" |
| 7″, Single | albumFormat | "7inch45" |
| 10″, EP | albumFormat | "10inchEP" |
| Box Set | albumFormat | "BoxSet" |
| Picture Disc | isPictureDisc | true |
| Gatefold | isGatefold | true |
| Vinyl Color Variants | vinylColor | "red", "black", "marbled" |
| Number of discs | discCount | 1, 2, 3… |
| Promo Copy | isPromoCopy | true |
Interpretation for John:
Discogs mixes format into one long line of text.
CollectorLINK breaks that line into clean fields — easier to search, filter, and mint consistently.
Artist & Credits
Discogs:
- Artist
- Featuring
- Credits
- Roles
CollectorLINK:
Cleaner and simplified for collectible use:
| Discogs Field | CollectorLINK Key | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Artist | primaryArtist | Same meaning as Discogs “Artist” |
| Featuring | featuringArtists | Array for guests/bands |
| Credits | (not needed yet) | We don’t go deep into liner-note credits unless you want later |
Interpretation for John:
You already know this stuff — just drop Bruce, Taylor, Floyd, etc. into primaryArtist.
Release Information
Discogs:
- Label
- Catalog Number
- Country
- Year
CollectorLINK:
| Discogs Field | CollectorLINK Key | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Label | labelName | “Columbia Records” |
| Catalog Number | catalogNumber | “PC 33795” |
| Country | pressingRegion | "US", "Canada" |
| Release Year | releaseYear | 1975 |
Interpretation for John:
The stuff you already read off the spine or label goes exactly where you expect it.
Condition Grading
Discogs:
Grades like NM, EX, VG+, VG, G, P.
CollectorLINK:
Separate fields for clarity:
| Discogs Concept | CollectorLINK Key | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Grade | conditionCoverGrade | "VG+" |
| Vinyl Grade | conditionVinylGrade | "EX" |
Interpretation for John:
Same grading scale you already use on Discogs. Just two separate fields so you can search by cover condition vs vinyl condition later.
Variants & Special Notes
Discogs uses the Notes section for everything:
- Sealed
- Cover only
- Vinyl only
- Includes insert
- Inner sleeve
- Picture disc
- Promo
- Deadwax/matrix
- Barcodes
- Limited editions
- Colored vinyl
CollectorLINK turns all of these into structured keys:
| Variant Concept | CollectorLINK Key | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed | isSealed | true/false |
| Cover Only | isCoverOnly | true/false |
| Vinyl Only | isVinylOnly | true/false |
| Insert Included | includesInsert | true/false |
| Inner Sleeve | includesOriginalInnerSleeve | true/false |
| Matrix / Deadwax | matrixRunout | string |
| Barcode | barcode | string |
| Edition/Version | editionLabel | “First Pressing” |
| Colour Variants | vinylColor | “red”, “clear”, “black” |
Interpretation for John:
All the little details you normally type into a Discogs “Notes” field?
Here they are cleanly structured — which will help your future search.
Autographs (which Discogs does NOT handle cleanly)
Discogs has no proper autograph metadata.
CollectorLINK fixes this with explicit keys:
| Concept | CollectorLINK Key | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Signed? | isAutographed | true |
| Who signed | signedBy | [“Bruce Springsteen”] |
| Signed on what | signedOn | “cover”, “vinyl” |
| Notes | signedLocationNotes | “silver pen on front jacket” |
| Inscription | inscriptionText | “To Mark – Keep rockin’!” |
Interpretation for John:
Discogs has never solved the autograph problem.
CollectorLINK solves it cleanly.
Free-Text vs Structured Fields
Discogs relies heavily on Notes, which become messy.
CollectorLINK uses:
- structured keys (enums + boolies)
- free-text only for story fields like trackHighlight or inscriptionText
Interpretation for John:
You won’t have to write essays in “notes.”
The system will already know what your record is.
Final Summary for John
**Discogs and CollectorLINK use the same underlying logic:
a structured schema for records.**
But CollectorLINK is:
- cleaner
- simpler
- collectible-focused
- autograph-ready
- vault-ready
- blockchain-ready
- easier to mint
- harder to break
Discogs = cataloging system for music collectors
CollectorLINK = cataloging + authentication + tokenization + vaulting system for real assets
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