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Would you rather buy a CD or download an album?

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Posted by: Kiwichic

17th Aug 2011 09:59am

Would you rather buy a CD or download an album?

Is it upsetting to you that a download is not as tangible as a CD?

How would you feel if CDs became completely obsolete??

Comments 97

mcdl
  • 26th Oct 2019 09:05am

I have a huge CD collection, and it seems they are becoming obsolete now. Even new cars don't have a standard CD player, and most people will use streaming services via their phone and bluetooth.
This is very upsetting to me as I only have 2 CD players at most but they aren't the best sounding, so my best system now are my Sony Headphones or my Bose wireless speaker - both of which I use spotify.
I would rather buy a CD for the tangible aspect, high quality sound, the packaging/booklet/lyrics.
However, it seems it is a bit of waste of money these days.
I just hope CDs come back one day just like Vinyls are back in fashion now.

Isaac31882170
  • 22nd Sep 2019 11:21am

I am really going to miss picking up a CD and listening to it. I may be nostalgia for me remembering listening to Flanders and Swann with my grandmother who had different voices coming from different speakers, but honestly I don't think so. I really am going to miss them because yes, I do believe they are going out of fashion. I have been wrong about this in the past so hopefully I am wrong about this too.

Natasha31879375
  • 18th Sep 2019 07:05am

I actually prefer to use Youtube with an adblock running. It's difficult to find some artists on CD and I'm not a fan of music download services.

GK31610191
  • 18th Jul 2019 05:28pm

Download an album,

Chippersyd
  • 24th May 2019 02:46am

I like having the hard disc/Vinyl as I like to scan over the cover and notes and artwork etc. Then I will copy the music to MP3 to play in all my different devices

Shivy31621594
  • 27th Nov 2018 06:49pm

Download an album

Mona31584416
  • 18th Nov 2018 11:19pm

I would much prefee to buy a CD even though they may be more pricey than albums, however CD's can be used in cars and workplaces whereas albums are limited in that they only work on a specific device.

Redjen473
  • 28th Jul 2018 08:58am

I much prefer a physical CD over mp3/4 files but have been guilty of downloading singles.

AM4048
  • 14th Feb 2018 02:34pm

You’re right in saying downloads aren’t as tangible as CDs, but I think I’d still go for downloads. CDs could very well go obsolete in the near future, and like everyone’s previously mentioned, converting them to mp3 format impairs the sound quality. Downloads are environmentally more friendly too I think.

shelly47
  • 20th Jan 2018 12:48am

I would rather buy a CD than download an album definitely! I like to have the genuine CD with the cover jacket to add to my favourite music collection. It’s a joy to choose which CD to play and physically put it on to listen and enjoy. I would be sad if they stop making cds. We still have a lot of records and tapes also which we play now and then. I know it is progress but some ways are better.

wendel
  • 18th Feb 2017 12:56pm

I download and then burn on to CD a win win situation.

CaityJ
  • 12th Dec 2016 05:45pm

I think I'd rather buy a CD, but I'm more likely to buy through Google Play Music or iTunes simply because the music is more usable. I do still buy CD's though.

lonestar
  • 10th Dec 2016 10:05pm

yes I agree they are obsolete!!. CD wear and tear. Download or streaming music is current best options.. unless it's hobby to collect and invest time on space and maintenance for CD's

Tash331982
  • 8th Dec 2016 12:51am

Buy the CD definitely

Anonymous
  • 27th Nov 2016 06:40pm

It depends really. If it is a band I am truly passionate about I will most definitely buy it and treasure it

Rissbee
  • 20th Oct 2016 07:07pm

I prefer download. I dont have a CD player anymore!
I dont think its upsetting that its not tangible but i do feel slightly upset that my kids (or the next generation) wont get to experience hiring DVD's and the thrill of your first music CD!

Rissbee
  • 20th Oct 2016 07:06pm

I prefer download. I dont have a CD player anymore!
I dont think its upsetting that its not tangible but i do feel slightly upset that my kids (or the next generation) wont get to experience hiring DVD's and the thrill of your first music CD!

botty
  • 6th Oct 2016 06:55pm

Not a problem.The world is heading total DIGITAL.

Chopper
  • 25th Sep 2016 12:23am

Personally I'm a album collector. Cds/vinyl. I've always ptefred physical copies of albums and singles. Especially if they are the originals. In my opinion more crisper found quality. And you cant over fill your music files haha.

Anonymous
  • 16th Sep 2016 09:49am

I would rather buy cd than download so I can listen to it while driving.

Sohail
  • 16th Jul 2016 09:14pm

Downloading an album is the best option instead of buying CD. Downloading is easy,cheap and less time consuming.

Burnt Out Digger
  • 26th Apr 2015 06:42pm

I think that I would rather purchase a CD rather than download.

jen1
  • 14th Nov 2014 06:19pm

i like to brouse in a store and read the albums, before choosing, then listening on a decent sound system. not through the cheap rediculous speakers, in phones or computers etc

GodzGirl04
  • 16th Oct 2014 01:27pm

I prefer CDs. Better quality and you've got them longer. USBs and MP3s tend to just stop working after some time and then you lose your data, whereas cds are there as my hard copy.

GodzGirl04
  • 16th Oct 2014 01:26pm

I prefer CDs. Better quality and you've got them longer. USBs and MP3s tend to just stop working after some time and then you lose your data, whereas cds are there as my hard copy.

GodzGirl04
  • 16th Oct 2014 01:26pm

I prefer CDs. Better quality and you've got them longer. USBs and MP3s tend to just stop working after some time and then you lose your data, whereas cds are there as my hard copy.

bj
  • 9th Oct 2014 08:42am

i like the cd in as being real, in my hand, on my shelf. It is easier than sifting the ipod for what i want to hear at a certain time

Anonymous
  • 4th Apr 2014 03:01pm

i always download. it's much easier than keeping can lying around

griggy
  • 25th Mar 2014 10:25pm

I prefer to buy my music/books. I will listen on-line, but I spend my money to hear a real CD or read a real book

Nathan11
  • 23rd Mar 2014 04:30pm

I do not mind the Intangibility of digital downloads though I prefer CD's for their (generally) higher quality in addition to being able to transfer them into digital format.

lindart
  • 13th Mar 2014 12:30pm

Enjoy cds much more. As you can just put the cd into any player and away you go.

Anonymous
  • 7th Mar 2014 06:03pm

Downloading an album is much easier, Cd's will eventually become obselete, just like the records and record players did

Anonymous
  • 7th Mar 2014 09:37am

I love the feeling of buying a new CD, especially from an independent band/artist. I really like singing along to music too and the first thing I generally do when I get a CD is get out the lyrics and try and sing along - not well, but I still give it a crack. I wouldn't be devastated if CD's became obsolete, I survived the death of the walkman and the portable cd player so this would just be something else that needs to go in order to progress. Having said that, you can still buy records in JB HI Fi

jakai_mum
  • 2nd Mar 2014 01:42pm

I am old school and would definitely like to buy the physical form of music, a CD. I am like that with books also, I like to touch and be involved in the process a little more then to just touch a screen or click on a button. I still like to use records, they are so much more authentic.

Mattman
  • 2nd Mar 2014 11:59am

I would much rather buy a CD because I love cranking the stereo up to the max and dancing to the beats.

Usually the downloads I get are the full song with no radio interruptions and/or no short versions.

I would feel upset because if you are downloading music and you aren't paying for it you might be downloading it illegally therefore you might get charged and/or serve time in jail.

Anonymous
  • 2nd Mar 2014 09:38am

Download

jess312
  • 1st Mar 2014 05:35pm

I'd rather download an album because it's just an easier process. If CDs became obsolete, I'd be a little sad but then again, it's a reminder of how our futures are changing.

Anonymous
  • 1st Mar 2014 12:21am

CD for sure! I love having the hard copy! Plus I love that you get a little booklet with the CDs contain lyrics to songs and awesome pictures of the artist/band. I would probably cry if CDs ceased to exist!

Anonymous
  • 28th Feb 2014 06:30pm

I consider downloading a try before you buy type thing. I would never pay for a download through something like iTunes, partly because you can upload music too them that they don't already have and they then go on to sell this to others, also because the price is ridiculous and a lot dearer than the us. So if it's a download, it's free and it's temporary, to see if I like the music.
If something is worth buying, there's nothing better than having a physical copy, except if it's a special edition, limited print or comes with cool bonus stuff. You also get the sleeve (though not as common now) full of pictures and lyrics. The point of convenience is a joke because you can rip the cd onto the computer and then put it onto whichever devices you want. I also love being able to say to someone, "you should listen to this band, I'll lend you their album" If cd's were to be replaced with say the equivalent of bluray etc. just as vinyl and tapes are rarely made anymore, that I could deal with, but if it were made obsolete and we were stuck with only digital, I would see many smashed electronic devices in the future.

s
  • 26th Feb 2014 05:26pm

I would rather purchase a CD as I grew up with records and single records, of which I remember purchasing a single record in about 1975 for $1.25.

I think CD's will always be around a bit like books people want to hold and have it and be able to view and read it whenever they want. As the internet can go down also computers can explode and break, and systems can fail.

I have heard that records are making a comeback as I did see some for sale in JB HIFI a few years ago. Has anyone else heard this as well?

Anonymous
  • 28th Feb 2014 06:37pm
I would rather purchase a CD as I grew up with records and single records, of which I remember purchasing a single record in about 1975 for $1.25.

I think CD's will always be around a bit...

Vinyl are popular as either a special edition of something if your a really big fan of the artist, or as a collection of 'vintage' items. Some genres can sound really cool on vinyl as it has a kind of raw sound and this appeals to some people. Also the old picture discs are awesome collectables. I worked for jbhifi and yes they still get some vinyls, usually limited prints for collectors. You can now get record players that plug into your computer via USB so you can transfer old records to mp3 as well as ones with CD burners built in, it's all pretty cool.

Sil sil
  • 19th Feb 2014 02:34pm

I still like buying a Cd, I'm just used to it, I look at the cover, what the artist says inside, pics etc.

Rhonnie
  • 25th Dec 2013 11:10pm

Buy a cd. Otherwise when I lose my phone or my computer blows up or I mess up the codes in the cloud service or I don't pay my monthly dues to everyone I can still listen to the music I have paid for.

Lollipops
  • 19th Nov 2013 12:21pm

CD Just because I do think that it is upsetting that its not as tangible as a download, its like having a hard copy, and you know that if your laptop runs out of battery or the power crashes on you, you don't lose your music (as is the possible case when downloading).Yes i think I'd be pretty bummed out if CD's became obsolete but I wouldn't mourn the loss forever, even us CD traditionalists should make the transition to the next century.

Anonymous
  • 21st Jul 2013 12:33pm

id rather download because it is easier to put on devices such as phones and i-pods.

dalix
  • 20th Jul 2013 11:57pm

I buy CDs when I know I like the music and want to support the artist. I download absolutely everything, to the point of not even listening to albums I own, sometimes.

Anonymous
  • 17th Jul 2013 03:23pm

download
Is it upsetting to you that a download is not as tangible as a CD?dosent bother me
How would you feel if CDs became completely obsolete??couldn't care

Anonymous
  • 16th Jul 2013 11:33am

For me personally, it comes down to what is cheaper and unfortunately cd's have become too expensive. It seems much cheaper on iTunes and you generally get exclusive tracks. I hated when I bought an album and a few weeks later they bring out the album again with exclusive tracks for the same price- it is sooo annoying. You are nearly better off waiting a few months to buy the album because generally the artist releases a better version of the album after the first wave of sales. I have noticed that this doesn't happen as much on iTunes.

yes having the cd is generally better because you can always have it there whereas if you computer, phone etc dies you lose all your music if you don't have it backed up. but I don't even own a cd player anymore so even if I had cds how would I play them?

its like cds have become like the a track replaced and no longer in main steam society.

Anonymous
  • 16th Jul 2013 12:32am

100% buy the album, usually a CD costs what? about $5+ on its own. why not spend the extra $15 on an album and recieve a bonus 15 extra songs to go with it?!?! makes sense right.. plus albums are more enjoyable, much more variety and sing choice to choose from i think.

Baconbitz
  • 15th Jul 2013 12:10pm

I don't buy music much rather it's on CD or digital. However if i did buy one, it would definitely have to be on CD. It's nice to have a physical copy of something and most CDs come with cool posters. I wouldn't care if they became obsolete... They don't have much importance to me.

slash/tedo
  • 12th Jul 2013 02:51am

I LOVE MUSIC. TALK ABOUT BASS FREAK!!
I DOWNLOAD MUSIC FROM YOUTUBE RELATED SITES AND UPGRADE THE QUALITY ON ADOBE AUDIO AND BURN THE SOMG TO THE C.Ds, DOWNLOAD THEM TO PHONES, USB, MP3s, etc...JUST TO KEEP ME GROOVING AND CREWZING...LOL

Lenmontano
  • 12th Jul 2013 12:30am

Download. It's way cheaper.

phoenix
  • 31st Oct 2012 07:36pm

firstly: i like to download however i always go through the safe and LEGAL sites, but prefer to buy the CD if i can

secondly: i think although based on my first thought, downloading is not as good as the CD because it can be sub standard

and thirdly: i would be a bit peeved, as i like to buy the CD as a thing

Anonymous
  • 24th Oct 2012 05:24pm

I would rather buy CD's. I have about 500 cd's purchased over the years

thatch74
  • 24th Oct 2012 02:50pm

I would rather buy a CD than dowloading one. I feel the artist/s should be rewarded with every CD sold.

mee
  • 23rd Oct 2012 11:50am

We don't buy CD anymore. Downloading is the best!!
We don't need space for CD at home and much cheaper!!!

Anonymous
  • 22nd Oct 2012 05:10pm

I like something tangible like a CD or a book but I can also see the benefits of downloading. I have yet to buy an MP3 so cant comment on that but I do like good sound quality and I love music on DVD's. I like the info on CD covers and inside and I like having the ability to organise CD's so I can see what I've got.
So wouldn't like to find them obsolete- hard for the artist as well.

Anonymous
  • 21st Oct 2012 10:58pm

I personally prefer to download my music ect because its quite apparent and I must say often annoying when you listen to a great song and then it begins to skip and so even tho I still own many CDs :))

sharin26
  • 21st Oct 2012 11:30am

I'll definitely download an album. It's sometimes cheaper, faster and more convenient.

Anonymous
  • 20th Oct 2012 02:24pm

With the cost of living just going up and up it's hard to afford to buy all my favourite albums

jahE
  • 18th Oct 2012 05:41am

digital rulz like it or lumpz it!! :)

Anonymous
  • 18th Oct 2012 02:13am

i like to buy cd's just because it makes me feel like im a young kid again when we didnt all have ipods and mp3 players. i would be upset if cd's because obsolete because i like then sure i could easily adjust but i dont see why we should have to adjust i think like actual books cd's will soon become a thing of the past but i hope i never see this day

juneebabe
  • 21st Apr 2012 09:42am

I prefer to own the CD then i have it on and to listen to whenever or transfer it onto my ipod touch for travel as well as making a copy for my car. A down load is too limiting for me & no the CD will never be obsoleter - old LP's are back in so nothing is out really. What is it they say - everything old is new again!! jeep your old stuff & soon it will be popular again in other words.

Amanda
  • 3rd Apr 2012 09:39pm

I'm maybe a bit strange because I love having CDs. Sometimes I use itunes if there is just one song that I want but for music that I really like I think you can't beat having physical CD. I don't like that you can lose your virtual CD collection - I lost some of my itunes songs when I transferred to another computer. I don't know hoe I managed this but I did :p

Anonymous
  • 24th Mar 2012 04:22pm

Downloading is much easier however, it doesn't do anything for the artist.
So, i would buy the CD.
There is always going to be something to replace CD's. Cassette tapes were replaced by CDs.

emmy84
  • 23rd Mar 2012 01:32pm

I prefer cds as their quality is always better but downlaod are convient as they dont take up so much in your home

RainbowC
  • 20th Mar 2012 09:05pm

I do both, but I prefer to have a cd so I would miss them if they became obsolete. I end up putting my downloaded songs onto a cd anyway to play in the car or loan to others to hear.

rach
  • 19th Mar 2012 01:33pm

download album
not upsetting.
would be a little inconvenient as I purchase cds as gifts for my parents who don't have a computer

Anonymous
  • 18th Mar 2012 10:21pm

I havent bought a CD for 5 years....so...

ekontos
  • 1st Mar 2012 08:33pm

I'd do both and like some have said buy vinyl as well. The sound varies so much with each type. ok to listen to mp3's while working etc.. but you can't beat the sound of vinyl, truly amazing! cd's are good too, not giving them up and i still have cassette tapes as well.

PAULIE
  • 21st Nov 2011 10:30pm

Prefer to buy the CD. I don't feel the need to transfer the music to other devices. I can survive listening to the radio in the car if needed, or the CD. I don't need to walk around playing music wherever I go. I enjoy music but like a bit of peace and quite at times too.

dee-ducky
  • 21st Nov 2011 03:42pm

I would rather buy a CD because I like owning something tangible but I can understand the convenience of downloading an album as it's easier to listen to audio in mp3 format whenever you want to. I think most artists get a very small percentage from album sales anyway so it doesn't make a huge difference which method people prefer to show their support to artists. I'd definitely feel a little sad if CDs became obsolete but maybe they would become like collector items

what'shisname
  • 18th Nov 2011 10:28pm

OK, your're all goung to think I'm crazy, but I refuse to buy CDs and would never consider a download. I STILL BUY EVERYTHING ON VINYL!

I've been told for years that they don't make records anymore. This is just untrue. But its what the big labels like Sony would like you to think. They have never stopped making vinyl records. They are even making them in Australia again, after a short period when all pressing plants had closed. But the demand for vinyl is back and there are new record pressing factories in Australia today. I buy a lot of 2nd hand vinyl records from ebay and other places. But I am still able to buy almost every new release I want ON VINYL. Yeah sometimes its tricky and I have to search for it, but there have been very few occasions when I could not find what I want on Vinyl, although I do sometime have to search he net and import them from all over the world. Places like Spain, Argentina and Italy is often where I find my new releases on Vinyl. I imagine that some styles of music would be hardee to find on vinyl, but as I an a huge fan of Punk Rock, I really don't often have problems. Sometimes the band will release the CD version on ane record label and the Vinyl version on another. Also these days a lot of bands make the vinyl versions extra special with extra tracks and of course vinal is no longer only black. Many new releases are beautiful objects made from multi coloured or splattered vinyl and come with big fold out posters and lyric sheets. Also many new releases on vinyl these days come with a card which allows you to go to your computer, type in the code and download to an ipod. I have no use for these so I give them to friends who I know like that band. So you actually get double for your money.

When CDs wre introduced we were fed total lies about them being indestructable. We all know know that the scratch just like a vinyl record can. And they were much more expensive than a vinyl record. I still can't work out why people so passively accepted this new but inferior format. I said NO Way ! I've been collecing vinyl records since the mid 1970's and have a huge collection. Why would I suddenly want to swap over to these horrible silver crappy things where you need a magnifying class to read anything printed on them. Its such a pleasure to play a vinyl record and have the cover artwork to look at and be able to read the lyrics. There are even bands today, also obvious vinyl lovers who refuse to allow their music to be released on anything BUT vinyl. 7 inch, 10 inch, 12 inch, double LP's, picture disks, I love them all.

And I'm not the only one. Recently I went into Red Eye Records, a shop that has been going in Sydney for decades. The shop was about one third vinyl.

People often tell me I should put my record collection onto disks. They say this way I won't wear them out. Yet again people have been conned by the music industry. Its now believed that vinly is so very fragile and CDs are not. This again is pure lies. To do this would firstly deny me of the joy of playing a vinyl record. Secondly it would be a huge task, and to buy all the blank disksneeded would cost a fortune.

I am very happy that Vinyl has never gone away and never will. I still can't work out why everyone so placidly conformed and accepted whatever the big record labels told them to do. I just said NO, I won't change just because some multi-national corperation tells me to.

One thing I don't have to worru about thee days is having my record collection stolen. Alhough I have many rare and very expensive records, if anyone broke into my house they'd take one look at the vinyl collection and think it was wothless. Plus it would be so heavy to carry.

So why not forget this silly business of downloads AND CDs and buy your music on a nice slab of beautiful Vinyl.

Captured
  • 18th Oct 2012 02:34pm
If you own good hi-fi system you soon realise how bad mp3 sounds.With regards to buying vinyl you might want to check out Norman Records in the U.K. Lots of collectable/limited edition vinyl...

Thinks for those links, i'll check them out.

I do have an ipod, but like other members who have commented, i like to transfer my CD's onto my iPod and listen to them that way or i make a copy to keep in the car.

If anything ever happened to my car, i'd hate to know i lost my music too- that's why our music collection is kept safe inside the house and only copied discs are taken out.

spotwelder
  • 18th Oct 2012 12:02am
I think it's fantastic that you still buy Vinyl.
I have a few friends in the same boat as you and even my hubby still buys vinyl, but more as a collectable rather than to listen to and only...

If you own good hi-fi system you soon realise how bad mp3 sounds.With regards to buying vinyl you might want to check out Norman Records in the U.K. Lots of collectable/limited edition vinyl there.For second hand vinyl-gemm.com

Captured
  • 2nd Apr 2012 11:06am
OK, your're all goung to think I'm crazy, but I refuse to buy CDs and would never consider a download. I STILL BUY EVERYTHING ON VINYL!

I've been told for years that they don't make...

I think it's fantastic that you still buy Vinyl.
I have a few friends in the same boat as you and even my hubby still buys vinyl, but more as a collectable rather than to listen to and only from a select few bands/artists.

We never download, i just don't believe in it, plus the quality just isn't there.
We do buy CD's though (and even cassettes if our fave bands release them), and we have quite a large collection at the moment.

ekontos
  • 1st Mar 2012 08:30pm
OK, your're all goung to think I'm crazy, but I refuse to buy CDs and would never consider a download. I STILL BUY EVERYTHING ON VINYL!

I've been told for years that they don't make...

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Anonymous
  • 8th Nov 2011 01:31pm

I prefer to download a song or a particular artist and then if I enjoy the song or the artist I go out and buy the cd, that way I can see what interests me and not waste the money on music that I don't like.

Lone_Rooster
  • 11th Oct 2011 03:43pm

I would be very upset if Cd's were obsolete. I like the idea of buying an artists selection of 12 (or more) songs that reflect the mood of that artist at that point in time. If it was only internet purchase then those same 12 songs(CD) would cost a lot more to purhase individually, and the lesser known songs of the artist would not be available for purchase, because their availability would be based solely upon the internet sales and not of the creative nature of the artist/band.

relle13
  • 6th Oct 2011 01:52pm

CDs win in my book. Not just for their tangability, but also their reliability. I have never bought a back-up copy of a CD "just in case". Whereas i have multiple copies of my music files. My very favorite tracks can end up with 3 or 4 back-up copies stored on various flash USB drives. All to guard against the dreaded, random loss of, and inexplicable unplayable music file. I would love to find out why, from one play to the next, files stuff up???? How does a shut down computer ruin files???

shelly47
  • 6th Oct 2011 12:36pm

I would rather buy a CD and it would be terrible if they were no longer available.
Not everyone has a credit card to download from Internet either. We often buy music DVDs as we enjoy watching the bands perform songs live. It is like going to a concert in your lounge room!

Trushka
  • 20th Oct 2011 09:28am
I would rather buy a CD and it would be terrible if they were no longer available.
Not everyone has a credit card to download from Internet either. We often buy music DVDs as we enjoy watching...

I agree. CDs and books are worth keeping: they make for a welcoming and comfortable home environment. A music CD is definitely much cheaper than a ticket to a concert; it can be enjoyed many time over, alone or with friends.

Bel
  • 23rd Sep 2011 09:50am

I like both ways! Downloading is obviously cheaper and it means you can compile your own music instead of just having one genre on a cd however there are days when you wish to just listen to that one genre, so in another sense yeah I like both ways. I think I might be shattered if CDs become obsolete!! I mean they have been around for years and it would be a shame to lose something I got brought up on!
I wouldn't say its upsetting not having downloads as tangible as CDs but yeah it can be a pain, it just varies.

Cassa
  • 23rd Sep 2011 09:15am

to keep the quality of the cd I burn them on my computer and then
burn them on to a blank disc which I can play in my car.

griggy
  • 25th Mar 2014 10:30pm
I agree with you Cassa. I do the same thing. Burn them and keep a case of cd's in the car for long road trips.

Plus I cannot stand it when i want to play a cd and it is not in their...

I am with you there! No CD is ever in it's case! Also. I can't seem to keep up with the new music (not that it is that good anyway.....). I Like that I can sample before I buy.

Tired mum
  • 5th Nov 2012 10:59am
to keep the quality of the cd I burn them on my computer and then
burn them on to a blank disc which I can play in my car.

I agree with you Cassa. I do the same thing. Burn them and keep a case of cd's in the car for long road trips.

Plus I cannot stand it when i want to play a cd and it is not in their case. Annoying

Cassa
  • 23rd Sep 2011 09:12am

I prefer to buy a cd as it is more honest to the artist who gets the revenue from sales.
I love the product being in my hands and the recording is clearer and better quality.

Lilmel
  • 21st May 2015 11:32am
I prefer to buy a cd as it is more honest to the artist who gets the revenue from sales.
I love the product being in my hands and the recording is clearer and better quality.

Hi Cass,
I totally agree with. I love the original so def prefer cd's. I like going to the shops to buy in orginal cases and do the same as you also. Keep burnt copies for the car. I miss the CD singles. They were awesome.

hightech-princess
  • 23rd Sep 2011 07:57am

DOWNLOAD TO MY COMPUTER

prior
  • 21st Sep 2011 08:08am

Buying Cd is rather good then Download because the Cost of CD that we buy encourage the Artist to Contribute towards the Musical field and also stops the piracy . cheers

Rhonnie
  • 16th Sep 2011 05:41pm

I really like having the ability to put my music and audio wherever I like. With iPods etc it often says, no permission to use this cd on this computer and so it won't download to my iPod. It is really frustrating. I don't really like having everything virtual

Anonymous
  • 15th Sep 2011 03:00am

I definitely prefer to buy CDs. I love record shops, and I think that CDs will soon be like cassette tapes (which I also still buy), and will be very hard to find....

Anonymous
  • 27th Aug 2011 12:59am

I still like to buy cd's i buy vinyl aswell but downloads are great for in the car no need to take all your cd's with you

NSWMoke
  • 18th Aug 2011 05:53pm

Yeah, good ole Alex is right, CDs won't be obsolete until there is a complete change in copyright laws. Even though we PAID for tracks downloaded, the low stream levels of internet feed restricted the download quality & also prohibited transfer to the laptop because of 'protected' licenses! Ended up going to the music store for the CDs anyway! Not so much a 'tangible' issue as it is quality & versatility! It really is a good test to see how badly the music is wanted! If it's really wanted, it's really worth the trip! The internet was broke the day it was invented! Downloading music & videos is merely an expensive exercise in futility!

Alex S
  • 22nd Oct 2012 10:01am
Yeah, good ole Alex is right, CDs won't be obsolete until there is a complete change in copyright laws. Even though we PAID for tracks downloaded, the low stream levels of internet feed restricted...

"prohibited transfer to the laptop because of 'protected' licenses"

Hi NSWMoke, sorry but I have to correct you there. There is a clause in the Australian Copyright Act that permits the transfer of files on CDs, records & cassettes to MP3 as long as:
a) it's for personal use, i.e. non commercial
b) you own the CD/cassette/record
c) it's not an infringing copy of said CD/cassette/record

There's a really good information sheet on the Australian Copyright Council's website titled "Music: Copying CDs, MP3s, Cassettes & Records" if you need clarification. And no, I don't work for them but I do work in copyright :)

Cheers
-Alex-

Alex S
  • 18th Aug 2011 10:11am

I like owning a CD & being able to transfer it to MP3 to make it more portable. The problem with the MP3 format is that it compresses the file so you lose the tops & bottoms of the tracks, which reduces the recording quality. MP3s are great for listening to things on the go (I use them a lot when working out at the gym or going for a run) but in terms of being absorbed in the music & really enjoying a track I'll go with CDs & records every time.

Anonymous
  • 21st Oct 2012 05:20pm
I like owning a CD & being able to transfer it to MP3 to make it more portable. The problem with the MP3 format is that it compresses the file so you lose the tops & bottoms of the tracks, which...

i love music its a good way to relax and transfuring music to a cd is good aswell

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