How does GoOffline work?

Paste any public Spotify playlist URL into GoOffline. We scan every track, match them to physical releases — vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes — and show you where to buy them with real prices from Discogs. One click from streaming to owning.

Is GoOffline free to use?

Yes, GoOffline is completely free. No sign-up, no subscription, no hidden fees. We earn a small commission when you buy through our affiliate links, which costs you nothing extra and keeps the tool running.

Do I need a Spotify account or login?

No account or login required. Just paste a public Spotify playlist link or share URL. We never access your Spotify account — we only read the tracks listed in the playlist you share.

What music formats can I find — vinyl, CD, or cassette?

GoOffline searches for vinyl records, CDs, and cassette tapes. Each album card shows which formats are available along with current market prices. Vinyl and CD are the most common, while cassette availability varies by title.

Does this work with private Spotify playlists?

Currently only public playlists are supported. Quick workaround: set your playlist to public, scan it on GoOffline, then switch it back to private. Takes about 10 seconds.

Where do the prices come from?

All prices come from Discogs, the world's largest marketplace for vinyl records and CDs with over 80 million listings. We show estimated prices based on real market data so you get a reliable ballpark before you buy.

How accurate are the vinyl and CD prices?

Prices are estimated from recent Discogs marketplace data and reflect real-world market conditions. The actual price may vary depending on the pressing, condition, and seller. Think of it as a reliable starting point for budgeting your collection.

Can I share my vinyl and CD shopping list?

Yes! Hit the share button to send your haul to friends or post it on social media. Each result gets a unique shareable link. Sharing helps us stay free and helps your friends discover physical music.

What if an album isn't found?

GoOffline works best with well-known releases — classic rock, jazz, hip-hop, pop hits, and legacy catalogs tend to have the highest match rates. Newer indie or digital-only releases may not have physical pressings yet. The more iconic the album, the better the results.

Why buy vinyl or CDs in 2026?

Vinyl sales have grown for 18 consecutive years and hit record highs. CDs are making a comeback too, offering lossless audio quality at bargain prices. Physical music means real ownership — no subscriptions, no disappearing catalogs, and actual shelf presence.

Vinyl vs CD — which format should I buy?

Vinyl offers warm analog sound, collector value, large 12-inch artwork, and makes a great display piece. CDs are more affordable, portable, deliver perfect digital audio, and are easier to find. Both are better than paying monthly to rent music that can disappear from streaming platforms.

Is GoOffline affiliated with Spotify?

No. GoOffline is an independent tool built for music fans who want to own their collection. We use Spotify's public API to read playlist data but are not endorsed by or affiliated with Spotify in any way.

Is my data private and safe on GoOffline?

Absolutely. We don't require any login or personal information. We only read the track data from the public playlist URL you provide. No tracking cookies, no data selling. Your privacy is fully respected.

Why own physical music instead of streaming?

Streaming services can remove albums without notice when licenses expire. Physical music is yours forever — no algorithms deciding what you hear, no subscription fatigue, no corporate decisions controlling your library. Plus there's nothing like the ritual of dropping a needle on vinyl or holding album artwork in your hands.

How to Rip CDs to FLAC: Lossless Digital Copies of Your CD Collection

Ripping CDs to FLAC gives you the best of both worlds: physical ownership of the disc plus lossless digital copies you can play from any device. FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) preserves 100% of the CD's audio data while compressing file sizes by 40–60%.

A single ripped CD takes about 300–400 MB in FLAC format. Even a modest 500-CD collection fits comfortably on a 256 GB drive. This guide walks you through the setup, ripping process, and metadata tagging to build a perfect digital library.

Step 1

💻Get a CD Drive and Software

If your computer doesn't have a built-in CD drive, buy a USB external drive ($15–$25). Any brand works for ripping — you don't need an expensive audiophile drive.

Software: On Windows, use Exact Audio Copy (EAC) — it's free and produces verified bit-perfect rips. On Mac, use XLD (X Lossless Decoder) — also free and equally accurate. Both tools compare your rip against the AccurateRip database to verify the copy is bit-perfect.

Step 2

⚙️Configure Your Ripping Software

In EAC: Run the configuration wizard on first launch. Set output format to FLAC. Enable AccurateRip verification. Set error correction to 'Secure' mode. Choose an output folder structure (we recommend: Artist/Album/Track Number - Track Title.flac).

In XLD: Open Preferences → General. Set output format to FLAC. Enable AccurateRip. Set read mode to 'Paranoid' for maximum accuracy. Configure output filename template to match your preferred folder structure.

Step 3

📀Rip Your CDs

Insert a CD. The software should automatically detect it and fetch track names from online databases (CDDB/MusicBrainz). Verify the metadata is correct — sometimes it pulls wrong info for compilations or rare releases.

Click 'Rip' or 'Extract' and wait. A typical CD takes 5–15 minutes depending on your drive speed and error correction settings. You'll get a folder with individual FLAC files for each track. Check the rip log — green/accurate results mean a perfect copy.

Step 4

🏷️Tag Metadata with MusicBrainz Picard

Even if your ripping software got the basic tags right, MusicBrainz Picard (free, cross-platform) adds comprehensive metadata: correct album art, full credits, release year, genre, and standardized formatting. It uses acoustic fingerprinting to match files to the correct release.

Open Picard, drag your ripped folders in, let it match each album, review the results, and save. This ensures your digital library has consistent, accurate metadata that music players and servers display correctly.

Step 5

📂Organize and Back Up

Store your FLAC library in a consistent folder structure: Music/Artist Name/Album Name (Year)/01 - Track Title.flac. This works universally with all music players and servers.

Back up your library to at least one additional location: an external hard drive, NAS, or cloud storage. Your CDs serve as the physical archive, but re-ripping hundreds of CDs is tedious. A backup drive costs $50–$80 and saves hours of potential re-work.

Pro Tips

Rip in 'Secure' or 'Paranoid' mode — it's slower but guarantees accuracy
Always verify against AccurateRip — this confirms your rip matches other verified copies
FLAC compression level doesn't affect audio quality — only file size and decode speed
Keep rip logs — they prove the accuracy of your copies if you ever need to verify
Rip CDs before shelving them — build your digital library from day one
Consider running a personal music server (Navidrome, Jellyfin) for streaming your FLAC library from any device

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FLAC really lossless?

Yes. FLAC is mathematically lossless — the decoded audio is bit-for-bit identical to the original CD data. It compresses file sizes by 40–60% using techniques similar to ZIP, but unlike MP3, no audio data is discarded. FLAC decoded = original CD audio.

Why FLAC instead of MP3?

MP3 is lossy — it permanently removes audio data to shrink files. A 320kbps MP3 is good but not identical to the CD. FLAC preserves everything. Storage is cheap enough now that there's no reason to use lossy formats for a permanent library.

Can I play FLAC on my phone?

Yes. Android supports FLAC natively. On iPhone, apps like VLC, Foobar2000, and Plexamp play FLAC files. If you run a personal music server (Navidrome, Jellyfin, Plex), mobile apps stream your FLAC library from anywhere.