Members humancertainty Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I buy vinyl, primarily, although I've been buying more CDs in the last few years since I've been getting into more noise/power electronics as it is the preferred format with the aforementioned genres. As a guy who tours in metal bands, people at shows seem to prefer vinyl over CDs. Especially with the last band I was involved in. To the point where they would flat out say, "I'm just gonna download it from Soulseek or something like that and I'll buy it when the vinyl is available."I do keep a spindle of blank CDs around but it seems that I rarely use them.My computer still has a drive on it but I rarely use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GhostLunch Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I haven't bought a band's cd in at least a few years. Often I can buy vinyl and get a free digital download code also. My current computer doesn't have an optical drive but it plugs in via USB. I burn cd's often for use in the car mostly but sometimes i'll give burned cd's to friends as mixtapes or 'hey you really need to listen to this album' type thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I buy CDs - there's something fundamentally wrong to me about getting music in an intangible format, probably because I grew up in the era of LPs and a CD was a major step-down in the whole album experience. However I will normally then rip the CD (to high quality) and play it on either computer, phone or MP3 player.Backup is HDD generally, though for small files it might also be memory stick. Used to use CDs but the sheer size of data has grown and CDs/DVDs are too slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frenchji Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'd be more interested in downloading tunes if the quality was the same if not better. .. because they are both a digital reproduction anyway.. shouldn't matter. I am a bit of a traditionalist too.. I like the physical copy of something. Proof if you will.. that I own something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BEMUSofNthAmrca Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Good question.I don't buy music on compact disc anymore. I've started liking the sound and look of vinyls better (bigger, better artwork, the sound is arguably better). If I am browsing the net, and I find a band that seems interesting, I will download their music for free. That is, illegally. If I deem the music good enough, I will support the band by buying their album and trying to see them live. If I don't like it, I delete it and save my money for bands I do like.No more buying albums with 1-2 good songs, only to find out the rest of the album is filler crap.I still have my CD collection, and I do pull one out from time to time. It is almost as nostalgic as listening to a cassette tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goodhonk Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 i have some cds in the car but only listen to them if i forget my ipod. i bought a couple of cd's last year. mostly download for me. might burn a cd if it's something i want someone else to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tape Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I only buy digital downloads if it's not available on CD or vinyl. And when I see small shows, I like to support the artists who are selling CD-Rs for $3-5 a pop. I still rip them to my DAP, but there's something to be said about lending a handful of CDs to a friend and saying "Here, listen to these, I think you'll like them!" rather than simply emailing a link to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrentMpls Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I sold off my physical music collection in all formats a couple years ago. I remember the days when I used to be so excited for (whoever's) new album, would buy it, and listen to it over and over. Those days are long gone, I think for two major reasons (how we buy music, and what music is carried by brick and mortar stores). Now I'll buy something off of iTunes or direct download from their website. I find I don't listen to it the same, but such is change. I have a spindle of blank CD-r's from ... I dunno how many years ago, at least 5. I burn one every now and again for the car, since I don't have a mp3 player connection, maybe a couple a year. I also buy a physical cd every here and again at a show, or if its only available locally. I bet it averages to maybe 1 or 2 a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Picklebottom Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I BUY CDS AND VINYL. GET OFF MY LAWN. WHEN I BURN {censored} TO ONE OF THOSE BLANKY DISCYMADOOBLES FOR CARTIME MUSICS THEY SEEM LIKE THEY GET ALL SCRATCHIED UP QUICKER THAN A STORE BOUGHT ALBUM CD. IT MAY BE THAT IM SUBCONCIOUSLY LESS CAREFUL WITH THEM BUT I DONT KNOW. I DONT CARE FOR THAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roy Brooks Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I regularly buy used and sometimes new records and CDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surfcat Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I still buy cd's and if I buy an mp3 download, it goes on a cd. I don't own an mp3 player. My kids do. Oh, and I only buy mp3's if the cd isn't available or costs too much-like rare stuff, or very seldom if I only want one song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zinzin Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I still buy cd's from my fave artists, i want the artwork as well. Bit for other bands i download from itunes. I don't make cd's for my own music anymore, i use bandcamp, see sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BrentMpls Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Originally Posted by zinzin I still buy cd's from my fave artists, i want the artwork as well. I think that is interesting. To me artwork died with LP's but that is cool. The digital artwork that can be printed if really desired works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zinzin Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 Originally Posted by BrentMpls I think that is interesting. To me artwork died with LP's but that is cool. The digital artwork that can be printed if really desired works for me. Nah, pdf/jpg's that come with mp3's dont do a thing for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Max Factor Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 surprised by the CD love on here! I thought I was alone.I buy a lot fewer CDs than I used to, but if I'm spending $$ I still want a solid LOSSLESS copy that I can rip to MP3 or FLAC or whatever's next. That being said, digital downloads are darn convenient and I will buy them if they are significantly cheaper than a the same thing on CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oinkbanana Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I'd have completely abandoned them if not for some business folk wanting a physical CD instead of a plethora of file options via a dropbox for presskits.I'm surprised how many labels insist on this. Maybe I just grumble because of the wasted cost of mailing things to the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zooLemon Posted November 16, 2012 Members Share Posted November 16, 2012 I appreciate cool artwork packaging but I'm not really interested in music as a physical object. That ship had already sailed by the time I was old enough to be paying attention. My main portable music listening is an Android phone with a 64gb microSD card inside, and at home my computer is connected to some Bose speakers that sound pretty good (although I'd love to upgrade them given the chance)I buy CDs at shows to support bands I like but that's about it. Otherwise if I want to support a band I buy it online - probably on iTunes but I'll go to a smaller/specialty online store or the band's own website if they've indicated that's better for them.I do burn CDs to listen to in the car - I did realize reading this thread that I probably could have bought a replacement stereo with an aux in with the amount of money I've spent on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted November 17, 2012 Members Share Posted November 17, 2012 I've never downloaded an album. If I want one I buy it on CD. Hell, I've never even owned an MP3 player.I still listen to cassettes too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Inspector 71 Posted November 17, 2012 Members Share Posted November 17, 2012 I've bought about 10 CDs in the last three years.The best way for me to buy and albums is to get it on vinyl with free high quality mp3 downloads.I bought Primus' Green Naugahyde on vinyl and it came with a free CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Originally Posted by Max Factor surprised by the CD love on here! I thought I was alone. I buy a lot fewer CDs than I used to, but if I'm spending $$ I still want a solid LOSSLESS copy that I can rip to MP3 or FLAC or whatever's next. That being said, digital downloads are darn convenient and I will buy them if they are significantly cheaper than a the same thing on CD. I'm a bit surprised by the responses too - great stuff! Please keep those opinions coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members J-E-M Posted November 17, 2012 Members Share Posted November 17, 2012 I only buy special edition CDs, especially the mini LPCDs - the miniaturized vinyl covers/sleeves have a coolness factor that I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zinzin Posted November 17, 2012 Members Share Posted November 17, 2012 Originally Posted by oinkbanana I'd have completely abandoned them if not for some business folk wanting a physical CD instead of a plethora of file options via a dropbox for presskits. I'm surprised how many labels insist on this. Maybe I just grumble because of the wasted cost of mailing things to the US. Another prove that labels have no clue how music biz works today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members six acre lake Posted November 17, 2012 Members Share Posted November 17, 2012 At this point, when I find myself in a record store, which is not as often as I'd like, I'm going to walk out with vinyl or nothing at all. If I'm going digi I prefer Bandcamp as I know the band is getting a lions share of the cash. If I do find myself buying a CD or Cassette release, that's right cassette, it's from a touring band and more then like the CD or Cassette is self produced CDR etc and the band is trying to find its road expenses to the next town they are playing in. I kinda see CDs as a bad investment for a band. Vinyl is still collectable and bandcamp offers a ton of Digi formats while skipping the greed of itunes and supporting the artists financially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Player99 Posted November 17, 2012 Members Share Posted November 17, 2012 I always hated cd's. I used them on my computer for data, but never music. My new car has a cd player that I will never use. When I am given cds for bday gift I give them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members iodine74 Posted November 17, 2012 Members Share Posted November 17, 2012 I still have a bunch from back in the day that I'd really like to unload, but I know they are pretty much worthless to most and would probably lose money trying to ship them. That being said. There's some stuff I wouldn't want to get rid of and want the physical back up. My car doesn't have ipod/usb/bluetooth, so i still heavily rely on them. But most of the music I listen to these days is newer, so not even really available on disc. Though in some cases I'd love if i had it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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