---
title: ToolRouter — Agent Use Case Guide
description: Step-by-step guide for completing a task with a specific AI agent using ToolRouter.
url: https://toolrouter.com/tools/record-collector/use-cases/identify-pressing-from-clues/chatgpt
---
# How to Identify a Pressing from Clues with ChatGPT

Determine the exact pressing of a record using catalog numbers, matrix codes, label variations, and other physical clues. Use `identify_pressing`, `edition_match`, and `release_details` to narrow down the possibilities. ChatGPT works well when you want a clear, step-by-step explanation of the identification logic and a formatted summary you can save or share.

## Setup

{"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}

## Steps

1. Connect ToolRouter in ChatGPT: {"mcpServers":{"toolrouter":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","toolrouter-mcp"]}}}
2. Provide every clue from the physical record: catalog number, matrix or runout text, label design, barcode presence, country, and any notable cover or sleeve details.
3. Use `record-collector` to run `identify_pressing`, then `edition_match`, and finally `release_details` to confirm the pressing identity.
4. Have ChatGPT summarize the identification with a confidence level, the decisive clues, and any remaining uncertainty.
5. Save the identification summary for your records or share it with a seller or fellow collector.

## Example Prompt

```
Use record-collector to identify a pressing. The label is Columbia Records, catalog number PC 34987, matrix in runout reads AL 34987-1A, no barcode anywhere. Run identify_pressing, edition_match, and release_details. Give me a clear identification with the key evidence explained.
```

## Tips

- Always include the matrix or runout text if you can read it; this is the strongest single identifier.
- Ask ChatGPT to rate its confidence and explain what clue would raise it if the match is uncertain.
