database software for organizing collection?

[jazzhound]

I am a computer neophite and just bought a IMac months ago and recently discovered there is no software in the thing that I can use to catalogue my lps. can someone recommend a simple software solution I can download hopefully for free? thanks

[mjzee]

See http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Brian/BrianDL.htm

[michel1969]

I am a computer neophite and just bought a IMac months ago

That's the best choice you can do . Nobody is a neophite with a Mac. Its so easy to use.

[jazzhound]

See http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Brian/BrianDL.htm

thanks, I took a look. does it allow adding fields or have a field to describe condition or denote pressing, ie. first or second?

[Quincy]

See http://www.jazzdiscography.com/Brian/BrianDL.htm

thanks, I took a look. does it allow adding fields or have a field to describe condition or denote pressing, ie. first or second?

It's designed more to keep track of sessions rather than your own albums. Although if you have a lot of time on your hands it can do the latter. As far as I know you can't add fields. There are different types of notes (for sessions, work, & source) you can use in the sessions area but there aren't notes available for issues (aka albums). I use Brian and it's a terrific program but I don't use it as a way to keep track of my albums.

You might want to consider Music Collector. You can download a trial version that will give you an idea whether it's for you or not.

Chances are whatever program you choose (or even if you design your own database) you're going to have to do a lot of data entry (or correcting info that is downloaded.) But it can be something to do while listening to music, casually watching sports and whatnot.

Edited June 14, 2009 by Quincy

[Jim R]

I've been using Filemaker Pro since 1992, and it's a great program. Don't know if you can get it for free.

[Quincy]

I've been using Filemaker Pro since 1992, and it's a great program. Don't know if you can get it for free.

Not legally at least. They also have a more consumer friendly database with some ready made templates called Bento 2. It may be too simple though.

Here's some more Mac options, a couple are free, most are not.