The vinyl companion that teaches you music history while you build your collection. Scan your records, see each one in its era, and explore the roots of rock, jazz, soul, hip hop and beyond.
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WAX & KNOW
Est. 2026
📀 Blue Train — Coltrane, 1957
🗓 Era: 1950s jazz
🎵 Rooted in Hard Bop
For the serious collector & the curious beginner
01
Scan Your Collection
Point your camera at any vinyl barcode or album cover. Wax & Know identifies it instantly and adds it to your collection.
02
See Your Music by Era
You know rock. But rock in 1967 and rock in 1977 sound like different worlds. Wax & Know places every record in its era, so you hear what changed and why it mattered.
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Learn the History
Every record is a doorway. Explore genre timelines, cultural roots, sample lineages, and the stories that connect Blue Note Jazz to J Dilla to Kendrick Lamar.
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Discovery Shaped by Your Shelf
The records you add tell Wax & Know what you love. Get suggestions shaped by your collection, with the story of why each record matters.
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Genre Universe Explorer
New to soul? Start with a curated learning arc — from accessible classics to deep cuts — with cultural context, key instruments, and recommended reading at every step.
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The Lineage Map
See how bebop became hard bop became soul became hip hop. Every node in the map is a vinyl to discover — and a story worth knowing before you buy.
Explore Every Genre
From Miles Davis to J Dilla. Every thread connected.
Blue Note Jazz
Hip Hop
Soul
Bebop
Hard Bop
Modal Jazz
Funk
Neo Soul
Boom Bap
West Coast Hip Hop
Psychedelic Rock
Reggae & Dub
Classic Blues
Ambient & Electronic
Avant-Garde Jazz
Classic Rock
Latin Jazz
Afrobeat
How It Works
From novice to collector, one record at a time.
Step 01
Build Your Collection
Scan barcodes, import from Discogs, or add manually. Your collection, your way.
Step 02
Find Your Eras
See your collection laid out by era.
Step 03
Explore & Learn
Dive into genre timelines, sample maps, and curated learning paths built for your level.
Early Access
Be first to drop the needle.
Join the waitlist and get early access when we launch on iOS.
Wax & Know ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our mobile application and website (collectively, the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
Email address (when you join our waitlist or create an account)
Vinyl collection data you add manually or by scanning
Discogs collection and wantlist data (only when you choose to link your Discogs account)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
Import and show your Discogs collection and wantlist
Generate personalised vinyl recommendations
Send you updates about the app launch (waitlist emails only)
Comply with legal obligations
3. How Your Collection Shapes Suggestions
The records you add to Wax & Know help us understand your taste, so we can tailor the suggestions and eras we show you. This information is linked to your account.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
Service providers who help us operate the Service (e.g. Supabase for database hosting)
Analytics providers to understand how the Service is used
Law enforcement when required by law
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at hello@waxandknow.com.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@waxandknow.com.
7. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
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9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@waxandknow.com.