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The Vinyl Database

Collector Passes

Every account starts free. Upgrade for more features, more $Pc, and deeper access to The Vinyl Database.

Billed monthly · Cancel anytime
Free
$0
Forever free
✓Browse all entries
✓50 $Pc per month
✓Submit contributions
✓Collect sanctum keys
✗Advanced filters
✗DB exports
✗API access
Explorer
$9.99
per month
✓Everything in Free
✓500 $Pc per month
✓Advanced search filters
✓Want list & collection
✓Academic papers (free tier)
✗DB exports
✗Curator's Corner
Institution
$99.99
per month
✓Everything in Curator
✓Up to 10 sub-accounts
✓Unlimited DB exports
✓API access (100k req/mo)
✓Bulk contribution pipeline
✓Institution badge
✓Dedicated support
The Preservation Network
Collect across multiple categories?
The Network Pass gives you all 30 Preservation Network databases for $99.99/mo — vs. $299.70 if you subscribed to all 30 individually. Network Pro covers advanced features across all 30 for $299.99/mo.
View Network Plans →
Education Plans
Teacher
Free
Verified .edu email
Full Curator access for educators.
Classroom
$99
per year · 35 students
Explorer for 35 students + teacher dashboard.
School
$499
per year · Unlimited
Unlimited Explorer access site-wide.
District
$2,499
per year · LMS integration
All schools + LMS + dedicated support.
Educator plans: education@thevinyldb.org
FAQ
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Cancel from your profile at any time. Your pass stays active until end of billing period.
What happens to my $Pc if I downgrade?
Your $Pc balance is permanent — it stays even after cancellation. You just stop earning the monthly allocation.
Is my sign-up price locked in?
Yes. Your price is grandfathered as long as you stay subscribed.
Can I use $Pc toward my subscription?
Curator Pass holders with 500+ $Pc earned via contributions can convert at 100 $Pc = $0.50 credit (max $10/month).