Frequently spun questions.
Everything about connecting Discogs, picking records, and what we do (and don't) store.
What exactly is Spin the Vinyl?+
A free web app that turns your Discogs vinyl (and CD, cassette — anything you've logged) collection into a spinnable wheel. You filter, spin, and play whatever lands.
Do I need a Discogs account?+
Yes. The app reads from your Discogs collection via the official API. You'll need a free Discogs account with a populated collection and a Personal Access Token (Settings → Developers in Discogs).
How do I generate a Discogs Personal Access Token?+
Sign in to Discogs, go to Settings → Developers, and click 'Generate new token'. Copy the token and paste it into Spin the Vinyl's settings dialog along with your username.
Where is my token stored?+
In your browser's localStorage. It is never sent to our servers — there are no servers. API calls go directly from your browser to discogs.com.
How big a collection does it handle?+
Tested up to several thousand releases. The app paginates the Discogs API at 100 results per page and respects the 60 requests-per-minute rate limit, so very large collections take a moment on first load. After that, results are cached locally.
Can I filter by genre, artist, or format?+
Yes — combine filters for genre (Rock, Jazz, Electronic, etc.), specific artists, format (LP, 7", 10", 12", CD, Cassette), and any custom folders you've made on Discogs.
Why does the wheel show colors instead of covers sometimes?+
When there are more than ~60 matching releases, individual album art becomes unreadable on the wheel slices. We switch to colored slices for clarity. Filter further to see covers again.
Does it stream music?+
No — this is a vinyl ritual app. It picks the record; you walk to the shelf and play it on your turntable. That's the whole point.
Can I refresh my collection if I bought new records?+
Yes. Hit 'Refresh collection' in the app header. It re-pulls everything from Discogs and updates the local cache.
Is it open source?+
The app is a Lovable-built project. Reach out if you'd like to contribute or fork it.