Import from Discogs in one click. Get daily spin picks, AI liner notes, shareable turntable art, and collection analytics — all powered by an AI that actually knows your records.
What should I play today? The Clerk picks a daily spin based on weather, anniversaries, and your taste — not an algorithm. Share your spins as AI turntable art, or keep them to yourself.
Never miss a new release or concert from artists you own. The Clerk watches for new vinyl drops, price changes on your wantlist, and alerts you when the tour stops near you.
Your entire collection, available offline — even in the basement dollar bin. Scan barcodes, ask The Clerk about a pressing, and know instantly if you already own it.
Import your collection in one click — Discogs, spreadsheets, Apple Music, Tidal. Organize by genre, decade, or value. Dive deep into analytics and track what you own.
Free forever on GA. Upgrade anytime. Works with 10 records or 10,000.
The Flex
Shareable AI turntable art for every album you own
MOSH PIT — Unlimited Flex art & sharing
Every album in your collection gets its own miniature diorama — built from lyrics, iconography, and album themes. 10 turntable models. 30+ lighting setups. Genre-mapped vinyl colors. Every single one is unique.
Art Directors
Four AI lenses. Same album. Wildly different energy.
THE BOOTLEGGER
Grainy VHS, worn sleeves, back-alley pressings
PSYCHEDELIC
Melting colors, liquid light, 1967 vibes
THE ARCHITECT
Clean lines, concrete forms, structural precision
THE EDITORIAL
Magazine-grade, studio-lit, high-fashion vinyl
Holiday Spins
Special themed drops throughout the year — 4/20, International Jazz Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and more. The Clerk picks the perfect record for every occasion.
Every Spin comes with a shareable card — Flex art, Clerk commentary, and your gatefold.fm branding. One tap to Instagram, X, or anywhere.
The Clerk reads liner notes, knows pressing plants, tracks producer connections, and will absolutely roast the gaps in your collection. Ask anything.
Ask The Clerk
Tell me about this pressing of Demon Days
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Oh, this is the 2005 Parlophone UK first press — VG 8000. Mastered by Frank Arkwright at Abbey Road. Two LPs, 180g virgin vinyl. The bass on "Feel Good Inc" hits completely different than the 2014 repress because Arkwright used the original analog masters, not the digital bounce they used later. You can literally hear the tape saturation on "November Has Come." This pressing goes for about $120-150 now.
What else should I know about this album?
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Dan the Automator mixed at Kong Studios in London — same board Bowie used for Heathen. De La Soul recorded their verse for "Feel Good Inc" in one take, sent the file over, and Damon built the bassline around it. Also: Danger Mouse produced half this album from a closet in the back of the studio because the budget was already gone. That closet energy is why the lo-fi tracks hit so hard.
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The Clerk
I see you've got three Ween albums but no Chocolate and Cheese? That's like building a house and forgetting the roof. "Voodoo Lady" alone justifies the purchase. Get on that.
The Clerk knows your shelf better than you do. It recommends what to buy next, tracks your wantlist, and pings you when artists you love drop something new.
Smart Recommendations
Shades of BlueDEEPER CUT
Madlib
Since you dig when hip-hop producers mess with unconventional sounds
Deltron 3030PRODUCER LINK
Deltron 3030
Dan the Automator + Del — same duo from 'Clint Eastwood'
Endtroducing.....SAMPLE DNA
DJ Shadow
The sample-based production holy grail you somehow don't own
New Releases by Week
New vinyl from artists in your collection, organized by release week. Add to your wantlist or preorder instantly.
On Tour
Always alerts you for concerts nearby from artists in your collection. Never miss a show.
Your in-store companion: scan, identify, dig deeper
You're flipping through dusty crates at the shop. You find something promising. Pull out your phone — scan the barcode, get the deadwax info, check the pressing plant, see what audiophiles think. Add it to your collection or stash it on your wantlist for later. The Clerk's got your back.
Shazam & Stash
Hear something killer? Identify it and drop it into your wantlist or collection
Scan & Dig
Scan the barcode, get deadwax info, pressing details, and audiophile data in seconds
Smart search
Search by artist, album, or even lyrics
Bulk import
Discogs, .xls, .doc — one click for thousands
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How It Works
Import your record collection in three steps
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Bring it in
One-click Discogs import (built for huge collections), file upload (.xls/.doc), barcode scan, search, or Apple Music/Tidal sync.
02
Meet The Clerk
The Clerk reads your entire collection and starts surfacing deep liner notes, connections, and recommendations you've never seen.
03
Enjoy your records
Daily spin picks, shareable AI turntable art, concert history, collection analytics, and an AI that knows every record you own.
Your Discogs stays untouched. Gatefold reads, never writes. One-way sync — your collection is safe.
I'm not a Silicon Valley suit trying to monetize your listening habits. I'm a music nerd who got tired of soulless, clinical apps that sell your data to brokers.
I built Gatefold for us. I keep the lights on two ways: when you support with a Mosh Pit subscription, or when you discover and buy an album through the app. That's it.
No ads. No tracking pixels. No "strategic partnerships" with data companies. You fund the code, I keep building the ultimate crate-digger's companion.
— THE GATEFOLD TEAM
The Cover Charge
The Cover Charge — Pick your pass.
No minimum collection size. Even 10 records unlocks the full experience.
The perfect gift for vinyl collectors: they already have the records — give them the experience
For the vinyl person who has everything — a year in The Mosh Pit for $50. Daily spin picks, unlimited AI art, full Clerk access, collection intelligence, and the ability to nerd out to every album they own.
The Clerk
Honestly? This is the perfect gift for anyone who stands in front of their shelf for 10 minutes deciding what to play. Which is literally every collector I've ever met.
No. Discogs is one of five ways in. Got a large collection in a spreadsheet? Import .doc or .xls files directly. You can also scan barcodes, search and add manually, or connect Apple Music or Tidal. Pick whatever fits how you collect.
How does Gatefold work with my Discogs collection?
One-way sync. Gatefold reads your collection, never writes to it. Your Discogs stays completely untouched — we just pull in what you own so The Clerk can work with it.
Is Gatefold free?
Yes. GA Seating is free forever — collection sync, daily Spin of the Day, The Hunt recommendations, concert history, discography data, collection value estimates, one Flex art per day, and a weekly Quarters allowance. Want more? The Mosh Pit ($5/mo or $50/year) sets the machine to FREE PLAY — unlimited Quarters, unlimited Flex art and sharing, unlimited spins, pressing insights, and full collection intelligence.
What formats does Gatefold support?
Vinyl, CD, cassette, SACD, box sets — if you collect it, Gatefold tracks it. Your collection isn't just vinyl, and neither is Gatefold.
How big does my collection need to be?
No minimum. Even 10 records is enough for The Clerk to start finding patterns, surfacing recommendations, and picking daily spins. The more you add, the smarter it gets.
What is The Flex?
AI-generated turntable diorama art. Each piece is built from your album's themes, lyrics, and iconography — 10 turntable models, 30+ lighting effects, genre-mapped vinyl colors. Every Flex is unique. Share it to Instagram, X, Reddit, or wherever you show off your taste.
What platforms is Gatefold available on?
Gatefold is available on web and iOS. Android is coming soon.
What music services does Gatefold connect to?
Discogs, Apple Music, and Tidal for importing your collection. You can also import .doc or .xls files, scan barcodes, or search manually. Plus deep music data sources for artist info, live concert history, and more.
What are Quarters?
Quarters are how you interact with The Clerk, generate Flex art, and access deep audiophile data. GA Seating (free) gets a weekly Quarters allowance — enough to keep you spinning. The Mosh Pit sets the machine to FREE PLAY: unlimited Quarters, unlimited everything. It's our way of keeping the lights on without ads or selling your data.
What is The Manifesto?
Our promise: no ads, no data mining, no corporate overlords. Gatefold is indie tech built by music lovers. We keep the lights on two ways — Mosh Pit subscriptions and album purchases through the app. That's it. You fund the code, we keep building.
How do concert alerts work?
Gatefold tracks artists in your collection and alerts you when they announce shows near you. You'll see upcoming tours, past setlists, and ticket links — all tied to the artists on your shelf.
What are Holiday Spins?
Special themed spin picks for music-related holidays — 4/20, International Jazz Day, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and more. The Clerk picks the perfect record from your collection for each occasion.
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