Who else plays CD's?

Buckeye Randy · 09-02-2024, 10:59 AM

Mrs. Buckeye did not embrace my decorating the living room with our (my) CD collection of over 1000. The collection is now relegated to crates in the basement. I have to say that I don't miss it except for grabbing a disc to get signed at a show. I'm 100% on board with Spotify and can play any release I want with the touch of a finger.

When I transitioned from LP to CD I really missed the big album covers. I really missed the album art and big lyric sheets. Something I hated about the CD era was everything was released and re-released over and over with bonus tracks or outtakes or B-Sides. I spent a decade chasing catalog ID numbers with Mott The Hoople albums that were re-released, reissued or remastered not to mention every 'Best Of' that contained a never heard before track.

This transition from CD to streaming has been easy.

JMO1984 · 09-04-2024, 07:04 AM

Growing up, I was all about cassette tapes. But unfortunately, I ended up selling them when I made the switch to CDs. Over the years, I accumulated a solid collection, probably close to a thousand. However, during a move many years ago, I decided to transfer all the discs and artwork into sleeves to save space. Looking back, I regret it - there's something about having those original cases that I miss. But, it is what it is.

As technology evolved, I made the jump from CDs to digital purchases. Nowadays, I don't use CDs at all, but I still make a point to buy digital music. I've also transferred my CDs to digital. Streaming through Spotify has also become a huge part of how I listen to music now.

lynette · 09-18-2024, 04:47 AM

There’s something nostalgic about popping a disc into a player and listening to an album the way it was meant to be heard, from start to finish. Plus, the sound quality is usually better than streaming, and it’s nice to have a physical collection. It feels like a more intentional way to enjoy music.

09-02-2024, 10:59 AM	#31 (permalink)
Buckeye Randy Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2024 Posts: 281	Mrs. Buckeye did not embrace my decorating the living room with our (my) CD collection of over 1000. The collection is now relegated to crates in the basement. I have to say that I don't miss it except for grabbing a disc to get signed at a show. I'm 100% on board with Spotify and can play any release I want with the touch of a finger. When I transitioned from LP to CD I really missed the big album covers. I really missed the album art and big lyric sheets. Something I hated about the CD era was everything was released and re-released over and over with bonus tracks or outtakes or B-Sides. I spent a decade chasing catalog ID numbers with Mott The Hoople albums that were re-released, reissued or remastered not to mention every 'Best Of' that contained a never heard before track. This transition from CD to streaming has been easy.

09-04-2024, 07:04 AM	#32 (permalink)
JMO1984 Groupie Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Winter Park, FL Posts: 23	Growing up, I was all about cassette tapes. But unfortunately, I ended up selling them when I made the switch to CDs. Over the years, I accumulated a solid collection, probably close to a thousand. However, during a move many years ago, I decided to transfer all the discs and artwork into sleeves to save space. Looking back, I regret it - there's something about having those original cases that I miss. But, it is what it is. As technology evolved, I made the jump from CDs to digital purchases. Nowadays, I don't use CDs at all, but I still make a point to buy digital music. I've also transferred my CDs to digital. Streaming through Spotify has also become a huge part of how I listen to music now.

09-18-2024, 04:47 AM	#33 (permalink)
lynette Groupie Join Date: Sep 2024 Posts: 16	There’s something nostalgic about popping a disc into a player and listening to an album the way it was meant to be heard, from start to finish. Plus, the sound quality is usually better than streaming, and it’s nice to have a physical collection. It feels like a more intentional way to enjoy music.