IMO a lot depends on what kind of thing you are looking for, and what you want it to do in detail.
Personally I favor OpenOffice.org's Base application for any kind of database because of the flexibility. But it would be nothing but frustration to someone who doesn't have at least some kind of experience in database design.
Perhaps you might find something useful at
Freeware Home. Scroll the lefthand panel down to home & hobby, then click either Collection Organizers or CDs (the
+ indicates new additions to the category)