Taking money out of the equation and bringing music lovers across the globe closer together
This platform started with a simple problem: As a music producer and a record collector. I had a cupboard full of old releases and records I just wasn't listening to anymore. They were gathering dust, taking up space, and serving no one.
I considered selling them, but the process felt tedious. I didn't want to become a merchant; I just wanted to refresh my rotation. I realized that if I could just find someone else with a similar "dead stock" pile, we could trade. No fees, no storefronts—just a simple swap.
That's how CrateMate was born. A place where your dusty records can find new life with someone who will appreciate it, while you discover something fresh for your collection.
CrateMate is a global community for music collectors to swap the records they have for the records they want—without the hassle of a marketplace.
Trading vinyl on CrateMate is simple and straightforward
Sign up and add records from your collection that you're willing to trade
Discover records from collectors worldwide and find gems you haven't heard yet
Connect with collectors who have what you want and propose trades
Complete your trade and spin new music from fellow collectors
The values that drive CrateMate
Built by collectors, for collectors. We believe in connecting people through shared passion for music, not profit margins.
Give your records new life instead of letting them gather dust. Every trade keeps records in circulation.
From jazz to metal, electronic to folk— discover new sounds from collectors with diverse tastes.
CrateMate is a solo project born from a genuine love of vinyl and community. As an avid music fan, I've spent years building my collection and connecting with fellow enthusiasts.
This platform represents everything I believe about music: it should bring people together, circulate freely, and lead to discovery. Whether you're trading your first record or your hundredth, CrateMate is here to make that connection happen.
Join a growing community of vinyl collectors who trade records, discover new music, and connect over their shared passion.
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