Starting a CD Collection From Scratch

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  • Опубліковано 14 січ 2025

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  • @StephenSchnee
    @StephenSchnee Рік тому +16

    I've been on a CD binge since the late '80s. Collecting never ends. And I love to hear 'new' stuff that I'm not familiar with... but time is running out and I have to realize that I should listen to what I love and not waste as much time looking for things I MIGHT love. Hmmm... that made sense to me when I wrote it! Truth is, I had to offload hundreds of CDs a year or so ago when I moved. I'm regretting it to this day even though I've still got thousands left!

    • @robertjermantowicz-uw3iw
      @robertjermantowicz-uw3iw 11 місяців тому +2

      Same thing happened to me! I had to move and was only able to pack 1000 CD's - leaving hundreds behind!

    • @joechlystun7979
      @joechlystun7979 5 місяців тому +3

      i'm same way. I would bring my discman over to half priced books and spend the entire day listening to stacks of strange new music hoping to discover some new eclectic diamond in the rough. it was such a fun way to spend the day. I'd get LOTS of scratched discs for practically nothing at the second hand stores and buff out the scratches and sell them on ebay. it was very time consuming, so much so that i had to quit doing it. for years people tried to shame me into just downloading music and get rid of my collection. happy to say that i still have most of my CD's!

  • @joyfulcolouring7372
    @joyfulcolouring7372 11 місяців тому +10

    I had over a 1k music cd,s, then I had a cellar flood, when I lived in Germany, so building my collection back up.

    • @Pehr81
      @Pehr81 День тому

      The discs didn't make it?

  • @daviddanglis7135
    @daviddanglis7135 Рік тому +10

    I've been collecting CDs since the late 1980s so I didn't need any advice, but your video was very good! I was especially intrigued by the suggestion to avoid remasters. Counter-intuitive but true. Also, the suggestion to avoid loading up on music you don't know is excellent. Music requires time, and we only have so much of it, and we can only "absorb" music at a certain rate. One thing I wish you'd mentioned, and I think this is VERY important, is to check the playing surface of the CD. I've acquired used CDs that were flawed because the reflective playing surface had developed small pinholes (sometimes they're not so small). I'd recommend holding the CD up to whatever bright light is available in the shop, "blank" (unprinted) side of the disc facing you, and look for pinholes of light shining through. The CD should be rejected if it has even one pinhole because it will not play properly.

    • @djfloow5579
      @djfloow5579 Рік тому +1

      Do u have many cds.?

    • @RobertQuant
      @RobertQuant 6 місяців тому +1

      @@djfloow5579I dooop but ima need more money for cds 💿 and bookshelves

    • @djfloow5579
      @djfloow5579 6 місяців тому +1

      @@RobertQuant i know what u mean , but i still try too add new cds on discogs everyday..

    • @RobertQuant
      @RobertQuant 4 місяці тому

      @@djfloow5579they take up less space compare to records 😅

    • @djfloow5579
      @djfloow5579 4 місяці тому +1

      @@RobertQuant true true .. I used too collect vinyl way back when i got my eyes on cd i haven't stop look for something new to add too my collection..

  • @joechlystun7979
    @joechlystun7979 5 місяців тому +2

    i've been collecting when CD's first became available to the masses in the mid 80's and havn't looked back. Packed alot've good info in this . i knew it all already but it's still a brilliant video and I'm sure it will be most helpful to any new collector in our wonderful hobby

  • @72dodge340
    @72dodge340 Рік тому +3

    Great channel, just found it. My only feedback would be to consider holding the CD's you're showing still for a moment. More often than not, you just wave them around, bounce them a couple times, then they're gone. Sometimes it's not quite clear what the album title is when you say it, so I'd love to be able to read what it is, but often, nope. I do like the recommendations at the end with your descriptions of them to create interest. Subbed!

  • @TomJDV30
    @TomJDV30 2 місяці тому +1

    Really love this! Having been a massive CD collector since I was a child (Now 30), I would say that you can't go wrong with either a Greatest Hits or Best Of Compilation by most artists also.

  • @georgeprice4212
    @georgeprice4212 6 місяців тому +2

    I have several “Target Label” CD’s from the WEA labels (Made In West Germany By PolyGram for all but two CD’s, which were pressed in Japan), those sound absolutely incredible.

  • @mellotronin54
    @mellotronin54 Рік тому +11

    I wonder why analogue fans are so against compression as it was invented to put music onto vinyl. CD's do not need compression as a medium but unfortunately get it. The dynamic range available on a cd compared to vinyl is huge.

    • @chriswills9437
      @chriswills9437 Рік тому +5

      True, True and True but its the level of compression on newer pop/rock CD´s compared to new vinyl that makes the latter often sound better today. CD is a technically superior medium but its potential in pop/rock has been wasted by poor mastering. New classical CDs today sound consistently excellent and remastered classical ones too, because dynamic range is highly important in this genre.

    • @mike_burke
      @mike_burke 10 місяців тому +1

      @@chriswills9437100% 👍

    • @ChromeDestiny
      @ChromeDestiny 8 місяців тому +1

      @@chriswills9437 Meanwhile I sometimes see Pop and Rock music with DR values of 2 and 3 which is maddening. I fully expect to see negative dynamic range values soon.

  • @CurleyxD
    @CurleyxD Рік тому +8

    Great tips especially the point about the Dynamic range issues with lots of modern remasters not a lot of channels talk about that! cheers man

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! Yeah it definitely makes a difference to how they sound.

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому

      Each to their own mate. I happen to like Snoop and I happen to prefer the 80's version of LA Woman as it sounds closer to the original. I don't mind you having an alternative opinion though 👍

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому

      It's all in the ear of the beholder my friend! I grew up as a teenager in the UK in the 90's so I will always have a place in my heart and my music collection for Britpop of that era. Not really into the post-Britpop indie from the early noughties as it's not my thing but I'd never say bad stuff about it just because it's not my thing. We're all entitled to our own music tastes for our collections. m
      As for remastered CDs, sure some people prefer them, others prefer the originals. Variety is the spice of life and all that!

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому

      @@apollomemories7399 I never said it sounded as good as the vinyl. I'm happy to learn as I go with music and of you've got info to share why present it with this terrible attitude? If your next comment isn't more friendly you're blocked. I really can't be bothered with people who call names, put others down and generally act like this.

  • @McCaffreyJams
    @McCaffreyJams Рік тому +4

    I've recently brought a second hand car, and in the immortal words of Feeder, "Its got a CD player"! But it's not a Jaguar, it's a Ford. I love it! It given me the chance to start listening to my old and extensive CD collection, as I've not had a working CD player for years! So much good stuff in there! When I'm really driving I turn it off as I like to hear what the car is telling me, but it's an estate car with a duvet in the back, so when I'm out gigging I save money on accommodation by sleeping in it, this is the best bit! Turns out Ford put reasonably capable sound systems in their cars these days! Now I like lots of styles of music from blues to folk, metal and so on. But there is nothing like laying down in a big metal chassis, turning up the bass and sticking on some old skool hardcore break beat rave, or dubstep before I fall asleep, with the whole thing vibrating under and around me! And yes, charity shop CD hunting is great!

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +1

      Surely it's got a CD player, player, player? 🤣 I'm actually in the market for a new daily driver myself and I'm not going to get a new car because most of the models I want don't have CD players. Also I'm tight and I hate the depreciation 🤣
      It's great to rediscover your collection though mate. I know your musical styles range far and wide. Never thought of dubstep as lullaby music though. Fair play I guess lol

    • @RobertQuant
      @RobertQuant 4 місяці тому +1

      @@mattsmusichannelupdate on 2024 Amazon know sells cds 💿 transports for new cars so no more excuses not to play cds 💿 😅

  • @MrPatphotog
    @MrPatphotog Рік тому +2

    Totally agree on your Eva Cassidy recommendation...keep up the good stuff

  • @iankirk4660
    @iankirk4660 Рік тому +5

    Great video mate. I absolutely love charity shops as I’m always looking for a bargain. Great advice from yourself. Keep up the good work

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +1

      Cheers for the kind words mu friend! I'm loving how much great music can be found on CD in charity shops still. It can't last forever but while it does, I'm all in!

  • @joechlystun7979
    @joechlystun7979 5 місяців тому +1

    I used to bring my discman over to half priced books and spend the entire day listening to stacks of strange new music hoping to discover some new eclectic diamond in the rough. it was such a fun way to spend the day. I'd get LOTS of scratched discs for practically nothing at the second hand stores and buff out the scratches and sell them on ebay. I made money but it was very time consuming, so much so that i had to quit doing it. for years people tried to shame me into just downloading music and get rid of my collection. happy to say that i still have most of my CD's!

  •  Рік тому +10

    I love your videos. I have been buying cds since 1983, had many hundreds and 78, 45 and LPs I am from the late 40s. Charity shops do not exist in My huge land. Cheers Patagonia Argentina

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +3

      You were definitely an early adopter! Nice one. Always wanted to go to Patagonia. No charity shops but very beautiful place.

    •  Рік тому +2

      @@mattsmusichannel Thank You now you have a Patagonian friend.

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +1

      Thank you Sergio!

  • @vagabond197979
    @vagabond197979 8 місяців тому +2

    I can't get enough cheap, used CDs that were made before the loudness wars!

  • @Ryan-rn3cf
    @Ryan-rn3cf 4 місяці тому +2

    Fact: Buying old CDs will produce mixed results in audio quality. Reason being, CDs made in the 80s and 90s used Pre-emphasis (a hidden eq for noise reduction we weren't supposed to know about) and all CD players use De-emphasis. CD burners did not have de-emphasis though and disc makers stopped using it around the early 2000s it's believed. Audiophiles are finally starting to realize that all those thousands of CD's they've backed up to hard drive over the years probably have to be redone or converted with software to de-emphasize them. This goes way deep. There's lots to read about. People are literally trying to figure a way for a class action lawsuit because all CDs are defective (it'll never happen + statute of limitations.)

  • @redcomusic
    @redcomusic 6 місяців тому +2

    Case in point: The original CD of Eric Clapton's comp "Time Pieces" is hands down his best sounding comp CD vs "Cream of" vs "Life in 12 Bars" (worst!).

  • @Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick
    @Ken_Dodds_Tickling_Stick 8 місяців тому +2

    2 things i would say is, if the jewel case is broken, be careful when buying replacements. Its hard to find quality replacement cases. I usually go to charity shops and crap cds which have good cases and replace this way.
    Another point, if you see a gold cd, it might not be a special edition....its possible its CD rot.
    Just check it anyway.
    Ive been collecting vinyl since 1979 and CDs from 1985, when they were just becoming commercially available.
    I amassed around 8000 cds and 5000 LP's....and still adding to them regularly.

  • @John-yv7dc
    @John-yv7dc 5 місяців тому +1

    It's hard to make a blanket statement about CD mastering or remastering. Some of the early CD releases were not good, so the remastered versions were a big improvement. Of course many remastered versions do have the dynamic range problem. Many titles have been remastered several times, with one specific remastered version being much better than any other version of the title.

  • @mellotronin54
    @mellotronin54 Рік тому +1

    Oxfam is my go to shop every time I am in town. Got some great CD's

  • @robertjermantowicz-uw3iw
    @robertjermantowicz-uw3iw 11 місяців тому +2

    I mainly shop on eBay for CD's. I search for music from specific artists. Prices are reasonable on eBay with many with free shipping.

  • @DayVV4lkEr
    @DayVV4lkEr 2 місяці тому

    Very good vid, enjoyed it a lot!
    One thing I'd like to add is, you talked about not adding music you don't like but is critically acclaimed and everyone likes, it works the other way round as well! Add music you like that ISN'T critically perceived very well and looked down upon, altough Michael Jackson isn't really valued in my friend group I personally think he has some brilliant and well done songs!
    Another thing is 'Greatest Hits' or 'Best of' albums. If you like the Hits of someone but can't stand the rest of the album, there is nothing wrong with owning 'Greatest Hits / Best of' albums.
    The above mentioned points are the reason why I own a 'Best of' Michael Jackson but no Beastie Boys album, which my friends group really likes.

  • @dwashington607
    @dwashington607 Рік тому +2

    I haven't seen that Chao CD in ages. I have it on CD also. I could never put all my CDs in those plastic sleeves. I would never get them completed. I own over 8,700 CDs that last time I bothered to check. I'm sure its more than that.

  • @makaluku5310
    @makaluku5310 Рік тому

    Band-Maid's Brand New Maid, I was shocked to see you flash it on screen! It's their third album with their first song written by them "Alone" that their label allowed them to put on, prior to that all their song were written by other people. Since then they are prolific in making their own songs and saw them live twice in 2022. I just adore them. Misa is the bass player and doesn't sing. Saiki is the main vocals. Miku doing back-up vocals and she is the rhythm guitarist, lyricist and founder of the group. Akane is the awesome drummer . Kanami is lead guitarist and writes most of their music.

  • @176franks
    @176franks Рік тому +5

    great tips do you not use amazon for CDs?

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +3

      I do occasionally. If I'm buying new CDs I try and get them from the band's website so they get more of the money but sometimes that isn't possible. When Blur's new album dropped in the summer their website refused to take my money so I had to buy it on Amazon but at least I tried! 🤣

    • @RobertQuant
      @RobertQuant 6 місяців тому +1

      I buy cds 💿 on Amazon cause they sell cds 💿 that are old and hard to get But the prices are like records ridicules wayyyyy expensive 😅I just wait when prices dropppp

  • @patrickgeorge141
    @patrickgeorge141 8 місяців тому +2

    I listen to about 12 cd's a day most days. Good information and video.

  • @joeaverage3444
    @joeaverage3444 2 місяці тому

    I am absolutely mesmerised by the price of used CDs at the moment. I've got many wants on my list, of classic CD albums that I somehow didn't buy in the 80s and 90s as a young lad when they came out, and which can now be had for under a fiver, even on places like eBay. It's heaven. But I'm sure it won't last. Just look at the silly money you now pay for vinyl. It'll no doubt be the same for certain rare or rarer CDs in a few years time.

  • @Chuey_elhereje
    @Chuey_elhereje Рік тому +1

    Hey Matt how's it going? hope you're doing great, I want an advice on what's the best device to listen to CD? When I was younger I used to buy CDs, now i have around 25+ of them and I want to play them, looking forward for your response.

    • @thelowprofile9767
      @thelowprofile9767 4 місяці тому

      Just buy any budget player with optical out then hook it to a DAC. So many very good DACs around these days for cheap.

  • @jwren51
    @jwren51 5 місяців тому

    I watch UA-cam hifi review channels mainly to pick up tips for music I've not heard of rather than the equipment on review, all though that's also of interest. John Darko's channel is one where he quite often holds up an album cover of the music he will be listening to, to test the equipment on review.

  • @franknoonez2602
    @franknoonez2602 Рік тому +1

    I have a 200 and 100 cd disk changer. All you do is put on random and it plays 1 song from each cd. 6 hrs back ground music

  • @fredericktennant9151
    @fredericktennant9151 Рік тому +4

    Wow, collecting CDs from scratch is simple just buy albums you have listened to and love to own don't buy a box load or go out and pick up random crap you might not like yes your shelf will look bare but who cares? just buy the albums you love and when you have too many then and only then buy a rack to hold them in. I have seen people on FB buying hundreds of CDs at a time, why it will take forever to go through them all and then you have to pass them on to the next mad collector. I have been collecting since the 80s but every album I have I wanted however when I ripped them to Flac its taking forever lol.

    • @RobertQuant
      @RobertQuant 6 місяців тому +2

      Yeah it’s common sense just buy cds 💿 of artist u listen to and build ur own collection

  • @markwass6635
    @markwass6635 Рік тому +3

    I brought some Paul weller and fleetwood Mac albums last week from a charity shop 25p each absolute bargain .

  • @rossmudie9298
    @rossmudie9298 Рік тому +1

    Props to Band-Maid mention, Amazing band 🤟🤟

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому

      They're amazing aren't they. Really been getting into them recently.

    • @rossmudie9298
      @rossmudie9298 Рік тому

      @@mattsmusichannel You simply can't go wrong with them it' s all good, such a melding of different rock styles that fit seamlessly from song to song or within the songs themselves. 🤟🤟

  • @submariner6789
    @submariner6789 Рік тому

    Really enjoying your videos 👍 subscribed
    Cheers

  • @dcarbs2979
    @dcarbs2979 2 місяці тому

    If you acquire loads of CDs that you don't want, I'd suggest try px in your local record shop before giving away to charity shop. If it's not classical, easy listening or tribute stuff so common in charity shops, you may get a good price in exchange for something you actually want. Sometimes (when buying), record shops can be cheaper than charity shops!

  • @mike_burke
    @mike_burke 10 місяців тому +1

    All my CD’s go into those little poly sleeves. They look great, like mini LP’s 😊
    I get 5 times as many discs in the storage space as well 👍
    Never could stand those plasticky dirty scratched jewel cases 😅

    • @RobertQuant
      @RobertQuant 4 місяці тому

      The Polly sleeves will scratch the cds more easier You can but the color cd cases online which are skinnier than jewelry cases

  • @chucksparks8561
    @chucksparks8561 Рік тому +1

    The doors early stuff had a harsh organ sound. I don’t know when it was corrected but the maroon best of double corrected it. I have the remastered version but I haven’t compared them to the first ones because they were so irritating

  • @makaluku5310
    @makaluku5310 Рік тому +1

    Could you please link me the video of Charles Berthoud talking about Band Maid? I can't find it. Thanks.

  • @Watcher4111
    @Watcher4111 4 місяці тому

    Im collecting only cds. Ive never went for hipster vinyls or streaming

  • @Ni5ei
    @Ni5ei 9 місяців тому +1

    The only thing I hate about CD's are jewel cases. They look generic, get ugly over time and are way too thick. They may protect the disc pretty well but I haven't liked them from the start (I'm old). I even dislike the sound they're making when browsing through them in a store 😂
    I've transfered all my discs to wallets and they take up much less space now. I do keep the special cases though (colored or anything else that makes it special).

    • @RobertQuant
      @RobertQuant 6 місяців тому +1

      Digipaks are even worse Jewel cases are better they protect the cds 💿 better and u can replace them easily y 😅

    • @RobertQuant
      @RobertQuant 4 місяці тому +1

      Or u can buy the skinnier color cd cases that come in different colors there skinner though

  • @chriswills9437
    @chriswills9437 Рік тому +1

    Hallo Matt, super video. Maybe you dont listen to classical but I have found they dont suffer from loudness wars issues are they are consistently more carefully remastered. Jazz is very varied I have found and I stick with the major labels.

  • @limomangeno
    @limomangeno Рік тому +4

    I still buy lots of cds especially since I get them cheap ...i also look for the first produced ones AAD,i think they sound better .Good job on your site.

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! Yes it's a great time to buy them. Even the early AAD ones don't go for much on the whole.

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +1

      It's the AAD not the ADD that I personally prefer (for the most part). @@apollomemories7399

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +1

      @@apollomemories7399 I get the impression from the various comments you've made that you have very strong opinions and that's ok. I didn't start this channel to force people to my way of thinking, I just wanted a place to share my love of music regardless of whether or not you like what I like or not, or whether you prefer a particular format, pressing, mastering or whatever.
      You've been very rude about some of the music I like and been a bit condescending at times too. I don't really know why but in any case please continue to enjoy what you enjoy and if you disagree with others do so with kindness and respect for the joy that our music brings us. Cheers.

    • @mattsmusichannel
      @mattsmusichannel  Рік тому +1

      I want to cultivate a community of music lovers here and I welcome your opinions. I just don't want them packaged up with the attitude, that's all. If you think you can help educate me and other music fans with what you know then great. Just please, stop being so combative in the future. My channel is still small enough that I can weed out people who want to start fights in here, and I will!

    • @thelowprofile9767
      @thelowprofile9767 4 місяці тому

      @@mattsmusichannelway to go. Some people are just full of themselves.

  • @RobertQuant
    @RobertQuant 6 місяців тому +1

    Ima cd 💿 2023 seller and buyer myself and ima keep buying cds 💿 and supporting them with my favorite artists Streaming is garbage 🗑️ 🤮🤢🤮🤮🤢🤢🤮and it will always be I don’t care about the future and lazyyyy technology As long as I am alive ima keep buying cds 💿 and support Physical media all the wayyyy 💿💿💿💿🤙🤙🤙🤙 cds and records and blue rays and DVDs 📀 forever

    • @RobertQuant
      @RobertQuant 6 місяців тому +1

      My bad I meant to put the year 2014 😅