TBM as a spreadsheet (or something like that..)

[Lee de Parade]

I love flipping through my TBM but it is sometimes something of a bitch.
I'd like to be able to find all 45s from a certain label, or all bands from a certain state or maybe even all tracks rated as Acid Punk (keep the faith) and I am ready and willing to buy this product - but can it be made?

Respectfully
/Lee

 

[Outside_Lookin_in]

It's called "copying the information into a database"

 

[MopTopMike]

For anyone who desires to have a searchable database, feel free to make one for your personal enjoyment.
I personally do not like databases, and have no desire to create one unless I am paid - it is the capitalist in me.
However, there is no one out there who would be willing to pay the ridiculous cash amount necessary to make me even think about going down that road. I'm busy enough preparing the digital download A to Z update, set to come to a device or smartphone of your choice in 2018.

 

[chas_kit]

Would you mind if forum members cooperated on entering the info into a database? To be shared only among themselves on a strict honor basis?

 

[MopTopMike]

Someone contacted me about this very topic.
I am fine with using the discographical data from TBM, except for the number ratings, ranking list in order and the song descriptions.
Those are central to the updated A to Z download that is in the works
When I get a sample back I'll let you know, as that would be the starting point.
There have been scores of corrections made to the data in TBM, one reason why I'd prefer to wait on a database type sort deal until the download version is completed. It would be tedious to have to correct / point out the errors in the database; as a user, I'd insist having the data logged correctly from the start, instead of going back and correcting in order to please people who want one ASAP.