◉ DeepGrooves Helpalbums

Adding Albums

The Add Media Window

Click the + Add Media button in the toolbar to open the Add Media window. This is your hub for all import methods.

Add Media window showing tabs for Search, Import, and Manual entry

Adding via Discogs Search

The fastest way to add albums with full metadata automatically.

  1. Click + Add Media in the toolbar (or press Ctrl+N)
  2. Enter an artist name, album title, or catalog number in the search field
  3. Press Enter or click Search
  4. Browse the results grid
  5. Click Add to Collection on the correct pressing
  6. Confirm the import
Search results showing album grid with cover art and metadata

Choosing the Right Pressing

Discogs has separate entries for each pressing. Each result shows:

  • Country of release
  • Label and catalog number
  • Format (LP, CD, 7", etc.)
  • Year of this pressing
  • Community Have/Want counts

Higher "Have" counts often mean it's a common pressing. Higher "Want" counts suggest rarity or desirability.

Troubleshooting

  • No results — Try the catalog number from the label. Check spelling.
  • Too many results — Add more specifics: year, label name, or format.
  • Wrong pressing — Look at the catalog number on your physical album and match it.

Barcode Scanning

Scan a barcode using your webcam for instant lookup.

  1. Click the camera icon next to the search field
  2. Position the barcode in the yellow guide area
  3. Hold steady — scanning is automatic
  4. When detected, results appear
  5. Select the correct pressing and add
Webcam barcode scanner with yellow guide overlay

Supported formats: EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, CODE-128, CODE-39.

Troubleshooting

  • Camera not working — Check browser permissions. Ensure no other app is using the camera.
  • Won't detect — Clean the barcode area. Try different lighting.
  • No results — Barcode may not be in Discogs. Try text search.

Import from Discogs Account

Bulk import your existing Discogs collection directly.

  1. Click Import from Discogs tab
  2. Click Connect to Discogs
  3. Sign in and authorize DeepGrooves
  4. Click Fetch Collection
  5. Select which albums to import (all selected by default)
  6. Click Import Selected
Discogs import wizard showing album selection list

See Discogs Import for detailed instructions.

Import from File

Import from CSV, Excel, or JSON files exported from Discogs or other tools.

  1. Click Import from File tab
  2. Select your CSV, Excel (.xlsx), JSON, or XML file
  3. Map fields using the wizard (automatic for Discogs exports)
  4. Preview the data
  5. Select which albums to import
  6. Click Import

Manual Entry

For albums not in Discogs (personal recordings, rare pressings, test pressings).

  1. Click Add Manually tab
  2. Enter required fields: Title and Artist
  3. Fill in optional fields: Year, Label, Format, Condition, Notes
  4. Click Save
Manual entry form with title, artist, and format fields

Keyboard Shortcuts

Shortcut Action
Ctrl+N Open Add Media window
Enter Execute search
Escape Close Add Media window
Tab Move between fields

After Adding

Your album appears in the collection immediately. You can then:

  • Edit details (condition, purchase info, notes)
  • Assign to folders
  • Set a rating
  • Add to your Vault for physical location tracking

Related topics:

  • discogs-search
  • discogs-import
  • album-editing
  • barcode-scanner
  • collection