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On Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:53:00 -0500
"August Abolins"  wrote:

> That is some serious collecting over the years!
> 
> I started buying CDs *before* I even settled on a player. :D
> 
> I still remember the very first CD that I played: Avalon, by  
> Roxy Music.


I got a CD player for Christmas from my parents and my cousin got my an
A-ha CD. That was my first. 

>  NR> Or I could download the MusicBrainz virtual server and
>  NR> database, and the Discogs export and load it into the
>  NR> database, then write a perl script to query both so I have
>  NR> a better chance at a hit.  
> 
> Let us know how you manage.

The only reason I mention it is because I've already done it. Discogs
is somewhat out of date but it takes hours to download and import, it's
in xml so I have to use a program to load it into a database, then you
have to create indexes and stuff. It's a real pain. It'd be nice if
they provided replication like musicbrainz does.


> The stickers are on the plastic. Just pop open the back of the  
> case. The paper inside will be free and clear.

Too much effort. I don't have that amount of time. People may think
that it doesn't take long, but when you've got hundreds, it all adds up.

>  NR> A lot are not listed and even then
>  NR> you may still have to match up the correct release since
>  NR> one barcode can be used for different catalog numbers.
>  NR> It's really not just a point and click task.  
> 
> Do those last.

Yup, I have a separate "todo" stack.


>  NR> Then I have to check the CD for scratches and the booklet for
>  NR> damage...or even autographs (I have found a few).  
> 
> Autographs.. so, you bought a subset of those at concerts?

No, I brought a collection and some were signed. Some were still
sealed. A few were empty cases lol. Still, it was a fantastic deal I
got.


> Many of mine were/are ColumbiaHouse versions (10 CDs for a $1  
> type deal) for a few years.

Yes, I have a lot of those, and I account for that when searching the
catalog numbers.

> But all of mine are prestine. Not one smudge or scratch.
> 
> I'm pulling out CDs from my stacks and impress myself how Fine/ 
> AsNew they look inside.

All my personal ones are in good shape. Others, hit or miss. Most play
fine though.
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