Most record collectors use Discogs each day - so what does the data tell us about the state of record collecting? Founder & CEO Kevin Lewandowski and COO Lloyd Starr talk to us about the data and future of this pivotal platform.

Topic Include:

Introductions – CEO and COO roles
A brief history of Discogs
Original visions and business model of Discogs
Dealing with users that have high expectations
Classical music posed some challenges to catalogue
Is Discogs built for non-physical media?
Dealing with strange data points and entries
What is the most expensive items sold through Discogs
Data trends of record and music buyers
The architecture of Discogs
Early challenges supporting with website
Recent focus on modernizing the Discogs architecture
Planning new Discogs features
Dark Side of the Moon is the most catalogued item in Discogs
New features for the Discogs wantlist
Events that create surges in purchasing activity
What role will AI play in Discogs?
Managing user feedback and priorities for features
Helping new users become contributors
Training new users to make edits
Will Discogs do an IPO someday?
What will Discogs look like in 5 years?
Interview wrapup

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Ep451: Data, Trends & the Future of Discogs