Primary
The primary logo should be used with the dark grey color (#333333) on light backgrounds. If the grey color cannot be printed without halftone, use solid black instead.
Reversed White
The white logo is intended to be used on dark backgrounds.
Size
For small sizes, use the simplified logo that removes the grooves from the vinyl mark.
Simplified Logo
Minimum Size: 60px wide or 1.5cm
Primary Logo
Minimum Size: 100px wide or 2cm
Vinyl Mark
Simplified vs Primary
Clear Space
The logo looks best when there's adequate spacing around it. The margin is a relative distance and equal to the radius of the Discogs vinyl mark.
Logo Usage
Do
- Use the logo or vinyl mark to show your membership of the Discogs Community.
- Use the logo or vinyl mark when linking to your Discogs Collection or Wantlist.
- Use the logo or vinyl mark when promoting and linking to your Discogs Storefront.
- Download the Discogs logo zip, select the correct version of the logo for the context, and follow the size and clear space guidelines.
- Use a vector version or the highest resolution raster image possible to ensure a crisp, clear logo.
Do Not
- Do not use an old version of the logo.
- Unless granted explicit permission or directly affiliated with us, do not use the Discogs logo to imply official endorsement of your product or service.
- Do not stretch, distort, or change the logo in any way.
- Do not use the Discogs vinyl mark as an icon of your app or site.
- Do not put the Discogs logo on a visually noisy or heavily patterned background.
- Do not hide or partially reveal the Discogs logo.
- Do not place the Discogs logo tangential to another logo or dominant design element.
Brand Colors
Black
#000000
#000000
Dark Grey
#333333
#333333
White
#FFFFFF
#FFFFFF
Yellow
#F5DF2E
#F5DF2E
Glossary
The correct possessive form is Discogs’. Discogs specific terms should always be capitalized when refering to them as proper nouns.
Database
The heart of Discogs is a user-built database of music. Contributors have submitted millions of releases, accurately detailing the discographies of artists and record label catalogs.
Marketplace
The Discogs Marketplace connects buyers and sellers across the globe. With more than 23 million and vinyl records and CDs available from thousands of sellers, this is the premier spot to buy new releases and hard to find gems. Because the Marketplace is built on top of the accurate Discogs database, it is easy for sellers to list their inventory and buyers are able to specify the exact version they want.
Community
The Discogs Community is composed of contributors, sellers, and collectors. Anyone can add to the Database, sell in the Marketplace, and catalog their collection.
Contributor
A Contributor is one who edits or adds to the Database. Releases, artists, and labels can be submitted and voted on.
Seller
A Seller is anyone who sells music in the Discogs Marketplace. From record stores to casual collectors, it’s easy to list your items for sale.
Release
Release is a broad term for any audio product that is made for general public consumption, this is the fundamental thing that Discogs catalogs. A work of music may have been released in 1970 on vinyl, reissued on CD in the 90s, or made available as a digital download in the 2000s. Each qualify as an individual release in the Database.
Master Release
A Master Release is similar to the concept of an album, and is how Discogs gathers two or more matching releases together.
Collection
Catalog and estimate the value of your music collection.
Wantlist
Track the releases you want and be notified when they’re listed for sale.