How to Identify a Pressing from Clues with Copilot
Use Copilot and ToolRouter to identify a vinyl pressing from physical clues like matrix codes and catalog numbers.
Tool
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. Copilot is a good fit when you want the identification result in a structured format you can drop into a collection database or catalog tool.
Connect ToolRouter to Copilot
1In your agent, go to Tools → Add a tool → New tool
2Choose Model Context Protocol and enter these details
Server name
ToolRouterServer description
Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Set Authentication to None and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Record Collector tool:
- Enter every physical clue: catalog number, matrix text, label design, barcode, country, and any cover or sleeve identifiers.
- Run `identify_pressing`, `edition_match`, and `release_details` through `record-collector` to identify and confirm the pressing.
- Ask Copilot to return the result as structured data with fields for pressing ID, edition, country, year, label variant, and confidence level.
- Import the structured identification into your collection tracking system.
Example Prompt
Try this with Copilot using the Record Collector tool
Use record-collector to identify a pressing. Columbia Records label, catalog PC 34987, matrix AL 34987-1A in the runout, no barcode. Run identify_pressing, edition_match, and release_details. Return structured JSON with the pressing identity and confidence level.
Tips
- Standardize your clue input format across records so batch identification runs produce comparable output.
- Ask Copilot to include a confidence field so you can flag uncertain identifications for manual review.