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Snap a Vinyl.
Get the Real Price.
Instantly—From Wendel.

Take photos of the front and back.
AI + Wendel's lifelong jazz wisdom tell you exactly what it's worth.

Point. Shoot. Identify. Instantly.

Everything you need to value your collection.

AI Release Detection

Take photos of the cover + back. Wendel identifies the pressing, label, catalog number, and country.

Real Market Pricing

Instant value range using data from global marketplaces. “Is this a $12 find or a $300 banger?” Wendel tells you in seconds.

Condition-Aware Estimates

Choose your condition (M/NM/VG+/VG/etc.), and Wendel recalculates the price automatically.

Build Your Collection

Save your records into your personal digital shelf. Track total value and appreciation over time.

Wendel's Notes

Every scan includes a “Wendel's Take”: A short, wise piece of insider commentary about that album.

Stop Guessing. Start Collecting With Confidence.

Before VinylMarketplace

  • Searching Discogs manually
  • Typing matrix numbers
  • Trying to compare six listings
  • Getting burned by overpaying

With Wendel

  • 3-second scan
  • Verified pressing match
  • Accurate price range
  • Wendel-approved deal guidance

Collectors Love Wendel

“Wendel saved me $180 on a mislabeled first pressing.”

— Satisfied Collector

“I scanned my whole jazz wall in one night. Amazing.”

— Vinyl Enthusiast

“Best vinyl valuation tool I've ever used.”

— Pro Digger
[Visual: Vinyl collectors in a listening room]

Wendel Has One Rule:
Never Overpay for Great Music.

He's spent 50 years digging through basements, flea markets, Tokyo bins, and New Orleans shops so you don't have to.

When Wendel tells you the price, you can trust it.

Meet Wendel — Your Personal Vinyl Oracle

Wendel is a 70-year-old jazz obsessive who has spent decades traveling the world digging through crates, chasing first pressings, and spotting rare gems before anyone else notices.

Now he's sharing his knowledge with you.

  • Knows global vinyl pricing better than anyone.
  • Has handled thousands of Blue Notes, Impulse!s, ECMs, and Japanese first pressings.
  • Never buys a record without checking three marketplaces and the matrix numbers.
Wendel, the vinyl oracle

Ready to Know the True Value of Every Record You Touch?

Install VinylMarketplace and let Wendel guide your collection.