Bayesian 1,363 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I've come to lament the various ways that the default physical format for music -- the CD -- is frustratingly deficient in terms of how they're packaged. Allow me to list some of the less-than satisfactory experiences I've regularly endured over the years: Broken teeth in the tray Cracked jewel cases Warped cases (especially with hard-to-replace 3- and 4-cd boxes) Lids that don't properly latch and swing right open "Peel-away" sealing stickers along the stop edge that never peel away cleanly and leave behind that sticky residue or little bits of sticker Plastic pull strips on the outer plastic shrink-wrap whose ends can never seem to be found That same shrink-wrap whose edges are glued down so tight you need scissors or a pushpin to slice it open, and even then removing the wrap is an ordeal half the time The overall cheap look and feel of today's jewel cases (oh how I miss the 80s versions) The often impossible-to-slip-out liner notes Easily-snapped hinges I sometimes get the urge to go to a used-media store and look for old CDs in the bargain bin that I can strip for the cases, and then use those cases for all the discs in my collection -- even the new releases. Anyone else feel the same way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Early 80s CDs were tough and had that smooth top and bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,526 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Broken and cracked cases are the greatest evils here since they can damage the actual disc. Getting the liner notes out is a great hassle, the front page always gets stuck down, then it either crumples from you trying to peel it up or it bumps into the bits holding it in and gets destroyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 My 2-CD 1986 CD set of The Phantom of the Opera has succumbed to terrible CD rot. I'll post some pics later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Its not the most user friendly package. But of course LP sleeves were worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,335 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Accidental dropping a CD jewel case often led to broken pins. I hated that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I'm surprised they never made CD cases out of more flexible plastic. Maybe the softners aren't good for the discs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holko 9,526 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 The LotR CR's rubber nub! 1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Stefancos said: I'm surprised they never made CD cases out of more flexible plastic. Maybe the softners aren't good for the discs? I've heard even the paper and ink on the booklets aren't good for the discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 That would surprise me, tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,335 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 I never had a failing disc and some of them are from the early days of CDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 As far as i know only one disc i own has CD rot. Damien: Omen II. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 It's a rotten score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Soulless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 The score's so evil, it destroyed the disc that housed it... A. A. Ron and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,533 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 4 hours ago, Holko said: The LotR CR's rubber nub! Is that a yub nub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 #FirstWorldProblems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1977 1,743 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Also these new cardboard sleeves that scratch the discs on removal. My Hobbit AUJ SE got scratched after just one usage, and I was super careful when removing and reinserting the discs. Who thought that was a good idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Shark 12,076 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Probably the composer, cause he wanted to sell more albums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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