Jukebox
Jukebox plays music discs when fed with one — the only block dedicated to in-world audio playback in vanilla.
Description
The block also emits a comparator-readable redstone signal corresponding to which disc is playing — useful for sequenced contraptions like automatic dance floors that change lighting based on the current track. Music discs themselves are obtained from creeper-on-skeleton kills (skeletons shoot a creeper with their arrows, and the resulting creeper death drops a random disc), from buried treasure, or from ancient city loot chests. Some rare discs are exclusive to specific loot pools and represent end-game collectibles for completionists.
Guide
How to use a Jukebox in Minecraft
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Craft the Jukebox
open your Crafting Table, fill all slots except the centre with 8 wood planks (any type), place 1 diamond in the centre slot, then collect the Jukebox.
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Obtain a music disc
kill a Creeper that is hit by a Skeleton's arrow (not by you directly) to receive a random disc, or loot discs from Buried Treasure and Ancient City chests.
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Insert the disc
hold the music disc in your hand and right-click the Jukebox. The disc drops into the top face and music begins playing in a 64-block radius.
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Eject the disc
right-click the Jukebox again while it is playing. The disc pops out as a dropped item so you can collect and reuse it.
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Use with Redstone
place a Comparator adjacent to the Jukebox to read a signal whose strength (1–13) identifies the disc currently playing, enabling automatic lighting or note-block triggers.
Parrots within 3 blocks of a playing Jukebox will dance. Use this for decorative aviaries or interactive builds.
How to craft this block
Frequently asked questions
How do you craft a Jukebox in Minecraft?
Place 8 wood planks (any type) in a U-shape on the Crafting Table, leaving the centre empty, then put 1 diamond in the centre slot to craft 1 Jukebox.
How do you get music discs in Minecraft?
The most reliable method is to lure a Creeper near a Skeleton and let the Skeleton's arrow kill the Creeper — this always drops a random music disc. Discs also appear in Buried Treasure and Ancient City loot chests.
How do you eject a disc from a Jukebox?
Right-click the Jukebox while a disc is playing and the disc will pop out as a dropped item on the ground.
Does a Jukebox output a Redstone signal?
Yes. Place a Comparator adjacent to the Jukebox to read a signal whose strength (1–13) corresponds to the specific disc playing. An empty Jukebox outputs 0.
How far away can you hear a Jukebox?
A Jukebox plays audio in a spherical radius of 64 blocks in Java Edition.
Can parrots dance to a Jukebox?
Yes. Parrots within approximately 3 blocks of a playing Jukebox will dance as long as music is playing.
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