How to make a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5) in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5) with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5) is a new item that was introduced in the Wild Update. It is also referred to as "Music Disc 5" by Samuel Aberg. Unlike other music discs, this is the first music disc that can be crafted in the game by gathering fragments.

music disc 5 by samuel aberg

Let's explore how to make a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5).

TIP: A creeper will drop a music disc if it is killed by a skeleton. So if you are skilled at combat, you can also give this method a try!

Supported Platforms

A Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5) is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.19)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.19.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.19.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.19.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.19.1)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.19.0)
Education Edition Education EditionNo

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5) in Creative Mode

Required Materials to make a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5)

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5):

How to craft a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5) in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5)

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make this music disc, place 9 disc fragments (music disc - 5) in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making this music disc, it is important that the disc fragments are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. There should be 3 disc fragments in the first row, 3 disc fragments in the second row, and 3 disc fragments in the third row. This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5).

Crafting recipe for music disc 5 by samuel aberg

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5) will appear in the box to the right.

 music disc 5 by samuel aberg

3. Move the Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5) to Inventory

Once you have crafted a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5), you need to move the new item to your inventory.

Completed music disc 5 by samuel aberg

Congratulations, you have made a Music Disc (Samuel Aberg - 5) in Minecraft!

A music disc is a rare item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later with a jukebox.

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