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The iCrates app is the ultimate search tool for vinyl records, CDs and tapes on your iPhone iPhone 5 and iPod touch.

So whether you're a vinyl junkie, music collector or simply want to get easy access to relevant information on music releases, artists and labels, this app is designed for you!

The iCrates app gives you instant access to the biggest music databases and marketplaces such as Discogs, eBay, Amazon and iTunes. It allows you to search for artists, releases and labels on the go. You can listen to tracks and audio samples, watch videos and share your findings with friends on Twitter, Facebook or by email.
The built-in barcode scanner allows users even faster access to search results.
iCrates shows real-time price offers for releases and evaluates the rarity and average selling price for you in various currencies. This way you'll know when you’ve spotted a real bargain!

Locate and find Record Shops with the all new iCrates Shops locator.
Showing you styles, genres and many more information you'll need to find the right record shop for all your crate digging adventures...

The app also includes the iCrates Magazine, a high end online music magazine focussing on the love of vinyl and analogue music. It provides insights into the international record digging scene, offering readers a new way to rediscover old music. Read stories, reviews and interviews as well as guides to the hottest record stores and markets on the planet.

Developed for music lovers by music lovers!

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+++++ "iCrates for iPhone Is A Music Fan’s Best Friend. Collectors and just plain ol’ music fans will appreciate this app. If you’re a fan of music, then definitely pick this one up."
appadvice.com

+++++Winner of the FWA Mobile Of The Day Award! 9.3.2011
thefwa.com/mobile/
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Key Features:
+ SEARCH for artists, releases, labels or catalogue numbers
+ FIND detailed information such as sub-labels, release dates, aliases, credits and album covers
+ BROWSE through artists profiles and find video interviews, real names, groups,
official artist websites and relevant links
+ SCAN the barcodes of releases to get faster search results (only available for iPhone)
+ WATCH music videos (YouTube)
+ LISTEN to tracks and audio samples
+ BUY songs on iTunes
+ GET the average selling price and rarity evaluation of a release in your currency* plus find real-time offers on eBay and Discogs
+ REMEMBER your ten recent searches
+ ADD each search entry to your favorites for future reference and access them even when the device is offline
+ SHARE with friends on Twitter, Facebook or by email
+ GEOTAG releases and send the location to your friends on Facebook or by email
+ LOCATE record Shops all over the Planet
+ GET INSIGHTS into the international record digging scene with the iCrates Magazine.
Read stories, interviews, reviews and guides to the hottest record stores and markets. The Magazine is also accessible when device is offline
+ OPTIMISE your search results and overall app performance by easily customising your settings
+ ACCESS the following databases: Discogs, eBay, Amazon, Youtube, iTunes
+ FORMATS The application includes the following formats: Vinyl, Shellac, CD, CDV, DVD, HD DVD, Blu-ray, Cassette, DAT, DCC, Betamax, VHS, Video 2000, Laserdisc, Minidisc, Memory Stick, Box Set and many more...

*Available currencies (Euro, USD, GBP, Yen)
Buying music requires iTunes Store in your country.

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HOW TO DIGG MUSIC WITH iCRATES (video)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0KBSNA-nX4

For feature requests, please send us an email to feature@icrates.com

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