Do you still buy cds?

[Ronald.]

Hello forum

Quick question . Do you still buy cds? I have a huge collection but my daughter says I need to move with the times and upgrade to downloads and streaming . I have such a huge collection of cds - I haven't the heart to part with them . A lot of money I've spent over the years .

I was in HMV store today and I saw they still sell a lot and they still cost around a tenner . They can't be that old fashioned then !

I don't like downloads because I like to be able to hold a cd in my hands. Where's the fun if everything becomes digital!

A lot of you on here are younger than me so maybe you can offer me your opinions!

Ron.

[Niamh.]

Yeah I always buy them for my car

[Ronald.]

Yeah I always buy them for my car

My daughter connects her phone to the car. I couldn't be bothered doing that every time. R.

[Niamh.]

My daughter connects her phone to the car. I couldn't be bothered doing that every time. R.

My phone is connected for hands free but I like my CDs :hee:

[Brillopad]

Hello forum

Quick question . Do you still buy cds? I have a huge collection but my daughter says I need to move with the times and upgrade to downloads and streaming . I have such a huge collection of cds - I haven't the heart to part with them . A lot of money I've spent over the years .

I was in HMV store today and I saw they still sell a lot and they still cost around a tenner . They can't be that old fashioned then !

I don't like downloads because I like to be able to hold a cd in my hands. Where's the fun if everything becomes digital!

A lot of you on here are younger than me so maybe you can offer me your opinions!

Ron.

I too have a pretty big collection but have no intention of parting with them. Like you I like to have a hard copy - downloading just isn't the same! :hee:

[RileyH]

Mostly download, but CDs for cars and stuff

[Crimson Dynamo]

have not bought one for years.

[Babayaro.]

I've never bought them before tbh. I don't see the point in them anymore actually.

[smudgie]

Yes, but mostly get them as gifts.
I have a few I haven't listened to yet from quite a while ago.

[Smithy]

Usually to support my faves :hee:

[Shaun]

Switched to vinyl tbh, have loads though and only stopped buying them around 2 years ago.

[y.winter]

Only of the albums that I really entirely love. Nothing can compete with the booklets :love:

[Crimson Dynamo]

You cant give CDs away at auction. Vinyl on the other hand is HUGE and makes top $$

[Will.]

Up until about 2012/2013 but then my parents cars had the connect your phone feature so I used that mostly.

And I was kind of giving a Bose speaker when my parents divorced as neither seemed bother by it so I used that in the house.

[bots]

in the good old vinyl days which seem to be making a bit of a recovery, the records sleeve was amazing, with all the sleeve notes, lyrics and art work. It was as much a part of the purchase as the music.

Cd's on the other hand, the booklets are crappy so i just go with download these days, although i have a huge cd collection.

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

if i can't find an album i like online in i+ format i buy the CD

[Ronald.]

It's funny how vinyl is making a comeback . We got rid of our collection years back - A decision I since regret . Whatever next! it'll be vhs , admittedly vhs quality isn't very good though! R.

[Crimson Dynamo]

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[Ronald.]

Wow leather can't imagine any of my old CDs selling for that! Although I do have a signed Katherine Jenkins cd that might be worth a bit . R.

[joeysteele]

I buy CDs.
Downloads I don't really like.

I have loads of vinyl too from what my family bought over the decades.
Which I have now slowly claimed.

Love the singles, albums and CDs in my hands.
You really feel you've got something as opposed to downloads.

I'm managing to build up a good history of music across what my family have liked over the decades too.
It's for me really fascinating.

[hijaxers]

You cant give CDs away at auction. Vinyl on the other hand is HUGE and makes top $$

Yes i must check on what my set of album Jimi Hendrix picture discs are going for , creeping up very well last time i looked.
I do still buy cd's as well though.

[arista]

Yes I buy CD's and 24bit CD's
Also Bluspec CD's and SHM CD's from Japan
above 24bit levels.
Also SACD 5.1 - which you CAN NOT DOWNLOAD
DVDA and DTS 5.1 CD's
all make you feel like you are in the studio
or on the stage with the band
Also USA SACD 4.1 DSD from quadraphonic masters

You can download DSD - but you Pay alot extra
but not SACD's

[T*]

Only for things I stan

[ethanjames]

I buy cds a lot but then again I often buy dvds too so I'm probably not the one to ask as I'm quite out of the times

[caprimint]

Never anymore tbh, I just listen to all my music on Spotify and don't buy anything

[Littlegreen]

If I love the album enough I'll buy the CD. But I tend to opt for the vinyl now and just use the Amazon Auto-rip/download card.

[Josy]

Yep mostly for the car

[BigSister]

Yes if its one of my favourite artists. sometimes I download though

[Locke.]

I don't really listen to CD's anymore but I do still buy them if I really like the album. I own every album/dvd/book/etc that R. Kelly has released so I'll continue to buy those just for the collection. Other than those, I've bought The 1975's second album and Ty Dolla $ign's debut album in recent months. I used to buy an album every month or two though so it is a big drop off.

[Morgan.]

If I love the album enough I'll buy the CD. But I tend to opt for the vinyl now and just use the Amazon Auto-rip/download card.

Why haven't I thought of this :joker: And I have a cord that plays my iPod through the car - my life problems have been solved :joker:

[Amy Jade]

Only if I love the artist and collect their merch.

Last album I bought was Glory Days by Little Mix

[user104658]

Ew I don't even own a CD player.

And the one in the car has an access card for the local recycling center stuck inside it thanks to a mischievous 4 year old :joker:.

[Niamh.]

Just bought the soundtrack of The Fellowship of the ring for Gav for his car :hee:

[andybigbro]

I never really buy music anymore, but if it's a band/artist I really like I prefer to have a physical copy of their album

[Oliver_W]

I buy them for my favourite bands, like Blondie or Green Day, not in general though.