Where do most of you like to buy used CD's ?

[Thetech]

As suggested I'd like to buy some used cd's, but I'd like to know if there are any special places that most of you prefer to buy your disc from, I'm also trying to avoid disc that came from CD Clubs because I heard that sometimes they are of a lesser quality.
After I get them I plan on using, I think it was exactaudiocopy to convert them to flac files.

 

[DaveSimmons]

EAC is a great program, I've used it to rip literally 1,000 CDs.

I've bought used (and cheap sealed import) CDs from Amazon "used" sellers, it's a good choice because Amazon guarantees the transaction. I've also bought a few from SecondSpin.com without any problems (they also sell via Amazon).

 

[erwos]

secondspin.com

They have exceedingly high quality standards.

 

[Thetech]

What about avoiding cd club discs?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: Thetech
What about avoiding cd club discs?

CD club CDs use the same masters as non CD club CDs so that isn't something to care about.

What matters sometimes is what version a CD is if it has been remastered several times or if there are explicit and censored versions, but you need to worry about that for non-club CDs too.

 

[Thetech]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: Thetech
What about avoiding cd club discs?

CD club CDs use the same masters as non CD club CDs so that isn't something to care about.

What matters sometimes is what version a CD is if it has been remastered several times or if there are explicit and censored versions, but you need to worry about that for non-club CDs too.

What do you mean remastered several times?
And the reason I had mentioned CD club CD's is that I heard that sometimes they are pressed in a different factory and that was part of why they were able to offer them at such a low cost, that and sell all of your information to third partys lol.

 

[RandomFool]

Newbury Comics

 

[DaveSimmons]

What do you mean remastered several times?

CDs have been around for 25 years now, so some records have been mixed and mastered for CD over and over again by different people. This won't be true for the latest Ashlee Simpson CD but has been done for (mighty) dinosaurs like AC/DC.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

I frequent my favorite local independent establishment here in Columbus, OH ... a sweet little hole-in-the-wall place (appropriately) called "Ace in the Hole Records". Actually a great shop as they carry a lot of imports, obscure releases, and lots of vinyl too. I've known the owner for nearly 20 years and he's great to deal with - will bargain with you, esp. if you are buying several items.

Note to any locals who might check the place out : Don't fret the huge Mastiff, he's a nice dog ... unless you try to swipe something !

 

[Thetech]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

What do you mean remastered several times?

CDs have been around for 25 years now, so some records have been mixed and mastered for CD over and over again by different people. This won't be true for the latest Ashlee Simpson CD but has been done for (mighty) dinosaurs like AC/DC.

So you are saying that this matters more than whether it's a cd club disc or not?
If so how would one be able to figure out which disc had better mastering?

 

[Oyeve]

At a million stores in the West Village NYC. Even in the streets.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: Thetech

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

What do you mean remastered several times?

CDs have been around for 25 years now, so some records have been mixed and mastered for CD over and over again by different people. This won't be true for the latest Ashlee Simpson CD but has been done for (mighty) dinosaurs like AC/DC.

So you are saying that this matters more than whether it's a cd club disc or not?
If so how would one be able to figure out which disc had better mastering?

I'm saying that there may be 3 different masters for one album, just like DVDs have had an original version then later a "superbit" then maybe a "10th anniversary collector's edition" etc.

There is never a "CD club" master of a CD, why would they spend the extra money? But you don't often know buying any used CD or club CD whether you're getting the "superbit" master or the "10th anniversay collector's edition" master unless the CD club description tells you so.

Also, some remasters add extra songs, or a CD of demo versions, or a making of DVD. The CD club version might be the old version without any of that. Again, you need to read the CD club description to see if they tell you and you should not assume you're getting the latest mastering.

There are two versions of the "Once" movie soundtract that came out at almost the same time. The original version then a new version with extra songs and a DVD. If you buy a used or CD club CD unless it -says- it's the collector's edition with DVD you should assume it's the older version.

 

[Thetech]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: Thetech

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

What do you mean remastered several times?

CDs have been around for 25 years now, so some records have been mixed and mastered for CD over and over again by different people. This won't be true for the latest Ashlee Simpson CD but has been done for (mighty) dinosaurs like AC/DC.

So you are saying that this matters more than whether it's a cd club disc or not?
If so how would one be able to figure out which disc had better mastering?

I'm saying that there may be 3 different masters for one album, just like DVDs have had an original version then later a "superbit" then maybe a "10th anniversary collector's edition" etc.

There is never a "CD club" master of a CD, why would they spend the extra money? But you don't often know buying any used CD or club CD whether you're getting the "superbit" master or the "10th anniversay collector's edition" master unless the CD club description tells you so.

Also, some remasters add extra songs, or a CD of demo versions, or a making of DVD. The CD club version might be the old version without any of that. Again, you need to read the CD club description to see if they tell you and you should not assume you're getting the latest mastering.

There are two versions of the "Once" movie soundtract that came out at almost the same time. The original version then a new version with extra songs and a DVD. If you buy a used or CD club CD unless it -says- it's the collector's edition with DVD you should assume it's the older version.

I assume not having the latest remaster wouldn't be a bad thing, since that sometimes they just maximize the loudness over anything else, please correct me if I'm wrong though.

 

[1prophet]

Originally posted by: Thetech

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: Thetech

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

What do you mean remastered several times?

CDs have been around for 25 years now, so some records have been mixed and mastered for CD over and over again by different people. This won't be true for the latest Ashlee Simpson CD but has been done for (mighty) dinosaurs like AC/DC.

So you are saying that this matters more than whether it's a cd club disc or not?
If so how would one be able to figure out which disc had better mastering?

I'm saying that there may be 3 different masters for one album, just like DVDs have had an original version then later a "superbit" then maybe a "10th anniversary collector's edition" etc.

There is never a "CD club" master of a CD, why would they spend the extra money? But you don't often know buying any used CD or club CD whether you're getting the "superbit" master or the "10th anniversay collector's edition" master unless the CD club description tells you so.

Also, some remasters add extra songs, or a CD of demo versions, or a making of DVD. The CD club version might be the old version without any of that. Again, you need to read the CD club description to see if they tell you and you should not assume you're getting the latest mastering.

There are two versions of the "Once" movie soundtract that came out at almost the same time. The original version then a new version with extra songs and a DVD. If you buy a used or CD club CD unless it -says- it's the collector's edition with DVD you should assume it's the older version.

I assume not having the latest remaster wouldn't be a bad thing, since that sometimes they just maximize the loudness over anything else, please correct me if I'm wrong though.

It depends, as long as they don't overdue it or else it can sound worse.

 

[Thetech]

Originally posted by: 1prophet

Originally posted by: Thetech

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

Originally posted by: Thetech

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons

What do you mean remastered several times?

CDs have been around for 25 years now, so some records have been mixed and mastered for CD over and over again by different people. This won't be true for the latest Ashlee Simpson CD but has been done for (mighty) dinosaurs like AC/DC.

So you are saying that this matters more than whether it's a cd club disc or not?
If so how would one be able to figure out which disc had better mastering?

I'm saying that there may be 3 different masters for one album, just like DVDs have had an original version then later a "superbit" then maybe a "10th anniversary collector's edition" etc.

There is never a "CD club" master of a CD, why would they spend the extra money? But you don't often know buying any used CD or club CD whether you're getting the "superbit" master or the "10th anniversay collector's edition" master unless the CD club description tells you so.

Also, some remasters add extra songs, or a CD of demo versions, or a making of DVD. The CD club version might be the old version without any of that. Again, you need to read the CD club description to see if they tell you and you should not assume you're getting the latest mastering.

There are two versions of the "Once" movie soundtract that came out at almost the same time. The original version then a new version with extra songs and a DVD. If you buy a used or CD club CD unless it -says- it's the collector's edition with DVD you should assume it's the older version.

I assume not having the latest remaster wouldn't be a bad thing, since that sometimes they just maximize the loudness over anything else, please correct me if I'm wrong though.

It depends, as long as they don't overdue it or else it can sound worse.

I don't even know what to say about that, I mean I've heard about this before but after watching that and following links, I had no clue it was that bad.

Thanks!

 

[Oyeve]

Some remasters totally suck. For example. When Zenyatta Mondatta was first released on CD I bought it. Sounded great. I bought the remaster a couple of years ago and it sounded like total crap. Was very flat and muddle sounding. I understand their was probably a 15 year difference between both releases and the source tape may have deteriorated but it totally sucks. Happens with DVDs all the time. 2001: A Space Odessy, first DVD release is so clean and pristine, cant even tell the movie is from the late 60s, bought the 2 disc THX up the wazoo remaster a couple of months ago and it cant hold a candle to the first release DVD. I think its more marketing hype IMO. There are tons of exceptions, like the Bladerunner 5 dif version release that came out recenlty, they did an excellent job on that.

 

[zach0624]

I buy all of my used cds locally. My favorite places in Seattle are in the University district. Half price books however is a fairly large chain and has great cd prices but not so great a selection.