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It is run by obsessive collectors who believe that music, especially rare music stuck on physical media, deserves a digital afterlife. They scan the covers because they love the art. They transcribe the liner notes because they want you to understand the context.

The bloggers behind the "Discogz" label typically scan the original cover art (covers, back covers, labels, inserts) and then rip the entire record in high-fidelity MP3 or FLAC format. They post the album, the tracklist, and the download link. discogz.blogspot

The primary purpose of the site (and its numerous copycat spin-offs) is simple: It is run by obsessive collectors who believe

stands as a defiant monument to the early internet ethos: sharing for the love of sharing. It is messy. It is illegal in a technical sense. And it is absolutely essential for the preservation of musical history. The bloggers behind the "Discogz" label typically scan