MSM Library: Introduction to Music Research: Recordings

Recordings through MSM

In addition to the 30,000 CDs that are searchable through our catalog, MSM subscribes to several useful (and ad-free!) databases of recorded sound:

Database of Recorded American Music This link opens in a new window
Recordings and liner notes from a number of labels, including New World Music and CRI.
Naxos Music Library: Classical This link opens in a new window
Recordings from dozens of major labels, with excellent metadata. Most include liner notes as well.
Naxos Music Library: Jazz This link opens in a new window
Jazz recordings from many labels, with excellent metadata. Most include liner notes as well.

Sound Online Inventory Catalog (SONIC) -- "Inventory and catalog of a large selection of recordings (music and spoken word, including radio) from the Recorded Sound Section of the Library of Congress"
Guide to Discographical Research (NYPL) -- A detailed guide to finding information about sound recordings, compiled by the NYPL Music & Recorded Sound Division