How to extract Tracklist from a YouTube video
Perfect ππ½ — here’s a step-by-step way you can pull out the song sequence from the YouTube video:
Step 1 – Open the video on YouTube
- Go to the link: Sister Imani – Roots Reggae (1977) Rise Up.
- Make sure you’re signed in so you can save notes if needed.
Step 2 – Check the description & comments
- Scroll down under the video. Sometimes uploaders list tracks with timestamps in the description or in pinned comments.
- If they’re there, copy them directly — they’ll already be in sequence.
Step 3 – Use the progress bar for timestamps
If no list is given:
- Play the video from the beginning.
- Each time the song changes, pause immediately and note the time (e.g., 00:00, 04:32, 08:57).
- Write down the title if the video shows it on screen — or describe the song (lyrics, hook, or standout phrase) if no title is displayed.
Step 4 – Check YouTube’s “Transcript” feature
- Click the three dots (⋮) under the video (next to Save/Share).
- Select “Show transcript.”
- If the video has captions/subtitles, you’ll see the lyrics/words matched with timestamps.
- Sometimes, uploaders manually insert track titles in the captions — which makes it easier to spot when a new track begins.
Step 5 – Build your list
- Once you’ve identified all songs, arrange them like this:
00:00 – [Track 1 Title / Description]
04:32 – [Track 2 Title / Description]
08:57 – [Track 3 Title / Description]
…
That way, you’ll have a full sequential list — essentially a DIY tracklist.
Step 6 (Optional – Automation)
If you want to make it faster:
- Use a YouTube timestamp tool (there are free online ones where you paste the URL and mark timestamp notes).
- Or, if you have VLC Media Player, you can play the video there and quickly mark timestamps while listening.
π Would you like me to create a template sheet (like a table) where you can just fill in the times and track notes as you go through the video? That way, you’ll end up with a polished tracklist.
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