How to Use VR Score – User Guide

Getting Started

Connect Your Discogs Account

First click the “Connect to Discogs” button.
Next, authorize the application when redirected to Discogs.
You’ll get redirected back to the Vinyl Rank website automatically.

Check Media Score

Copy a Discogs release URL or use just the release ID number.
(e.g. https://www.discogs.com/release/12345)

Paste it into the search box.
Click “Calculate VR Score”.

Understanding the Results

Media Information

View detailed information about the release, including:

Title and year
Format and label
Musical style
Cover artwork

Market Statistics

Have: Number of people who own the media.
Want: Number of people who want the media.
For Sale: Current copies available for purchase.
Best Price: Lowest current market price.

Vinyl Rank (VR) Score

The score is color-coded for quick reference:

Green (90-100): Ultra Rare
Blue (75-89): Very Rare
Purple (60-74): Rare
Orange (40-59): Uncommon
Red (0-39): Common

Tips for Best Results

Use Exact URLs:

Always use the specific release URL, not the master release.
Ensure you’re checking the correct pressing/version.

Check Multiple Pressings:

Different pressings of the same album can have very different scores.
Compare various editions to find the rarest versions.

Regular Updates:

Scores can change over time as market conditions shift.
Check valuable items periodically to track their rarity.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, try:

Refreshing the page.

Disconnecting and reconnecting your Discogs account.

Ensuring you’re using a valid release URL or ID.

Waiting a few minutes if you’ve made many requests.

Privacy & Security

No personal Discogs data is stored.

Your Discogs connection can be removed at any time.

Click the “Disconnect” button to revoke access.