Fake CDs! - Real VS Fake NOW! CDs

[@chrisjohn7761]

That's why I'm very keen on checking the back of the CDs I'm buying.
To this day, checking the back of the Cd if there's a logo is the most important aspect of authentic/original copy. The shape, the placement of the logo is essential. You can check Discogs to see the comparison.

[@kmo_1612]

Very interesting. I wonder if there would be a difference in sound quality? Or would they just rip from the real source material?

[@Popaholic]

I will certainly check this! However with today's technology I am sure they're the same

[@annatraustadottir4387]

You did not mentioned the obvious difference the SID code that is there to fight against fake cd.

[@thatshuynhduc]

ngl if not comparing side by side these copies cd are kinda difficult to spot, especially if purchasing online these days 😢

[@brian_njtransit]

I have a used NOW 71 with the fake case but it looks real and I checked it and it is definitely real because I checked the CDs

[@battlelord667]

Where did you find these fake cds?

[@Popaholic]

AliExpress

[@Serg-us5mk]

Sometimes Printing may vary due to different countries and distribution companies

[@Popaholic]

They're a Chinese replica of the UK version bought on AliExpress

[@jnsenism]

The CD case thing is what I find very off about it.... I do have an original copy of Speak Now but it opens inwards. I never had a cd with the gatefold opening, SO COOL though.

[@Popaholic]

True! But for the NOW CDs all of my genuine ones open outward, so if you do have one of these now CDs in its original packaging and it opens inwards it probably is fake!

[@jnsenism]

@@Popaholic It probably depends on the manufacturer though cause the CDs I get here all have inward openings

[@JustinFromThe206]

LOL oh no i got a fake NOW cd XD

[@Popaholic]

Oh no! Where'd you get scammed?