Records in this encyclopedic, industry-leading reference are organized alphabetically by artist name. Each listing includes formats, labels, titles, release dates, current record value in Near-Mint Condition, and much more. The expanded and completely vetted Standard Catalog of American Records, 9th edition, includes:

- More than 150,000 listings for 45s, picture sleeves and EPs, 12-inch singles, albums, and assorted 78 records
- Rock, pop, country, jazz, soul, and R&B artists, as well as other genres
- The industry-standard Goldmine Grading Guide
- A state-of-the-market overview