English · Slang Attested

cratedigger

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Meaning · English

A person who habitually looks through crates of vinyl records at music shops, especially in pursuit of interesting or rare records.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Serious vinyl collectors will have a minor epiphany at Car City Classics[…], where notorious crate-diggers like the UK's Kirk Degiorgio (a.k.a. As One) have been known to close the store.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cratedigger” mean?

A person who habitually looks through crates of vinyl records at music shops, especially in pursuit of interesting or rare records.

Is “cratedigger” formal or informal?

cratedigger is generally slang.

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