Spinner for Discogs is an unofficial third-party desktop client for Discogs.
Browse your vinyl collection, discover wantlist picks, and control Spotify
or YouTube Music playback — all from a single desktop app.
Requires a free Discogs Personal Access Token from discogs.com/settings/developers.
Publisher’s description
What is Spinner for Discogs?
Spinner for Discogs is an open-source music player program for Windows from Erich Donahue. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS) and MSI. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.3, released on August 21, 2026. 2 versions are listed since June 13, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Project description on GitHub: “App that scans a Discogs library, pulls information about each release, and connects to music player, allowing users to play their record collection digitally.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Spinner for Discogs is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Spinner for Discogs safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3EB076AF62B928D4701B6AB479CDF21DBC034FD9C221CE0A18A457568A2AE8E7· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.3Latest | August 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.2 | June 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ErichDonahue.SpinnerforDiscogs -eDiscogs.Spinner_0.2.3_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Erich Donahue
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/edonahue/Discogs_Spinner
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS), MSI
- Version
- 0.2.3
- Released
- August 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 13, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- ErichDonahue.SpinnerforDiscogs
- MSI product code
- {2EF90113-100A-4D4A-87AD-BAEC038496AE}
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Frequently asked questions
Is Spinner for Discogs free?
Yes. Spinner for Discogs is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Spinner for Discogs safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Spinner for Discogs with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Spinner for Discogs be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Spinner for Discogs support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Spinner for Discogs run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Spinner for Discogs?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 13, 2026.
What are alternatives to Spinner for Discogs?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Sonic Pi. The alternatives page compares them.
