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Nobody wants the CD's for this. They want the records, that's the point!
It's digital media, and that's especially how young record buyers view it. CD's are for older buyers that don't know how to use the internet.
Although there are many instances where you are getting excellent sound quality on CD pressings, even better than records, or some random upload on the net. Still not viewed that way.
Jazz CD's, Japan CD's with the OBI, MFSL, Rolling Stones on London CD's, not ABKO, early West German CD's, rare promos...........there is demand, it's the pressing/when it was made, and the artist.
I am an older buyer and I know how to use the internet.
I prefer to own the music I like rather than rent it. For many years I was a record collector, 45s and LPs, but I sold them all in the early 2000s along with my analog equipment. I had about 2,500 LPs back to the 10 inchers and a couple of thousand 45s going back to the mid-1950s, even some 78s. I decided that listening is more important to me than the numbers etched on an LP, or if the 45 is an obscure label or Decca, or whether the cover has worn corners.
I am an older buyer and I know how to use the internet.
I prefer to own the music I like rather than rent it. For many years I was a record collector, 45s and LPs, but I sold them all in the early 2000s along with my analog equipment. I had about 2,500 LPs back to the 10 inchers and a couple of thousand 45s going back to the mid-1950s, even some 78s. I decided that listening is more important to me than the numbers etched on an LP, or if the 45 is an obscure label or Decca, or whether the cover has worn corners.
So you know how to use the internet?
It's great that the music is more important to you. I enjoy it as well, but I like money even more......
I've been cleaning and re-covering the LP's a couple every day as I listen to them. The paper sleeves that I bought are very much like the originals, except for a few high priced albums where the records were in some sort of plastic or vinyl cover. The LP's in those plastic-like covers were all still quite clean.
Even with the paper sleeves, no record needed anything more than a dusting. Everything is in good condition in spite if spending decades in the barn; no scratches, no warping. I was careful that the LPs were always stored on edge, even when they were tucked out of the way and that helps to keep them in good condition.
I was surprised to see the price stickers on some of the albums. Those things were darned expensive, considering what money was worth at the time I bought them. No wonder every purchase was very carefully considered before I laid my money down. That careful consideration paid off because I still like them all. Except maybe the Stevie Nix who was a great favorite and now sounds the epitome of the 60's and very dated.
I always buy poly sleeves for the outer jackets on my LPs, as it helps keep them in nice shape/minimizes shelf/handling wear.
For inner sleeves, I'm a fan of the Mobile Fidelity sleeves - they're a bit spendy compared to basic replacement paper sleeves, but well worth it IMO - especially for rare/valuable LPs (they do a better job of preventing possible scuffs/scratches from removing and inserting the LP than a paper jacket).
Other than that, I just try to keep the LPs clean with a decent cleaning routine. Any used records I buy get a good "deep cleaning" before a needle touches them (A record cleaning machine is best for this, but something like a Spin-Clean does pretty well for less money/much less noise). I also use a record brush to wipe away any loose dust that may accumulate before a side gets played.
I just received a notice that my order for sleeves has been cancelled because they can't get the goods to fill the order.
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