diff --git a/beetsplug/discogs.py b/beetsplug/discogs.py
index a9b708619..0957b3403 100644
--- a/beetsplug/discogs.py
+++ b/beetsplug/discogs.py
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ class DiscogsPlugin(BeetsPlugin):
             'apisecret': 'plxtUTqoCzwxZpqdPysCwGuBSmZNdZVy',
             'tokenfile': 'discogs_token.json',
             'source_weight': 0.5,
-            'user_token': None,
+            'user_token': '',
         })
         self.config['apikey'].redact = True
         self.config['apisecret'].redact = True