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while everyone on the Internet is ring
behind highres streaming why am I still
buying CDs what's the draw well in this
video I'm going to address a few fresh
topics on why I'm still buying CDs and
why you should too let's get to
it you know for the past few years I
found myself engulfed in the world of Cs
I've been creating tons of videos about
CDs CD players and the whole culture
that surrounds them there is a certain
charm to the compact disc a kind of
magic that's hard to explain but I get
it my peculiar passions aren't exactly
why you're here listening to me you're
probably wondering why why is this guy
so bent on championing physical media
especially at a time when it seems like
the whole concept of physical media is
on its last legs I thought they were
CDs Going Extinct?
extinct extinct it's no secret that the
era of big box stores carrying CDs has
faded into the background and now if it
feels like we're standing on the edge
watching as our beloved movies and video
games Teeter on the brink of becoming
relics of the past this conversation has
been echoing across the internet
stirring a sense of alarm it's a
chilling thought isn't it wondering how
long it will be before the brick and
mortar M and Pops like game shops and
record stores just disappear from our
streets I'm with you it's not a future
I'm eager to embrace but by seeing how
the trends are unveiling themselves it's
good to prare for the absolute worst
remember back in 2021 when I started to
share my thoughts on CDs I believed
perhaps naively that if enough of us
showed our support we might witness a
Revival of sorts now here we are in 2024
and my message is Shifting I'm urging
you more passionately than ever to grab
as many CDs as you can right now let's
cherish and preserve the tangible
experience of shopping in person while
it's still within our grasp I've always
had a love affair with facts and figures
I guess you could say I'm a bit of a
numbers guy when you look at the stats
CDs seem to be holding their own quite
well in 2023 there were 36.83 million CD
albums sold marking a modest increase of
2.7% from the previous year over the
last few years CDs have charted a
respectable course with a notable high
in 2021 when sales soared 46.7 million
units that was a bright spot indeed sure
it's a far cry from the craziness of 942
million back in 2000 but it's a step in
the right direction however I'm
realistic enough to acknowledge that CDs
may never reclaim their Glory Days of
the turn of the century the landscape
has changed people are inundated with
choices options with many opting to
stream their content this shift towards
digital is shaping a new generation to
Value convenience over the tangible
quality and the ritual of Music
consumption yet there's a fascinating
Trend where a significant number of
young folks are snapping up vinyl
records though one wonders how many have
the turntables or stereo systems to
fully appreciate their collections it's
my hope that this channel can offer some
guidance to those navigating these
Waters there are two phenomena I've been
less enthusiastic about vinyl records
and Taylor Swift interestingly enough
these two have played pivotal roles in
sustaining Global physical media sales
over the last few years without the two
I would confidently say that the CD
would have much have a much tougher time
regaining any momentum you see the
subtle uptick we've observed over the
years has its own quiet significance
it's sufficient at the very least to
justify maintaining an online inventory
through platforms like Amazon eBay and
other digital marketplaces yet the
question lingers is this modest growth
enough to sustain inventory in Big Box
retailers and keep the doors open for
our cherished mom and pop shops it's
hard to say for sure this uncertainty is
precisely why I'm urging you yes each of
of you to throw your support behind
local music stores I get it Amazon is
the epitome of convenience and often
easier on the wallet but consider what
we stand to lose the unique experience
of flipping through records the tactile
Joy of discovering new music in a
physical store is irreplaceable once it
fades into the realm of nostalgia we'll
find ourselves missing more than just
the novelty will long for the sense of
community and discovery that came with
I Love Music
it how I love today's music my passion
for music knows no Bounce It eclipses
any particular format or medium to me it
doesn't matter how I encounter music I
embrace streaming services like Spotify
for the sheer breath of Discovery they
offer it's an indispensable tool in the
quest to explore the vast expanse of
Music out there both old and you imagine
having at your fingertips a library of
over a 100 million music tracks 5
million podcasts and 350,000 audiobooks
it's a gateway to uncovering a wealth of
artists some of whom might have
otherwise slipped through the cracks of
our Collective Consciousness it's a
poignant thought though isn't it to
consider that a band from the 2000s
might have crafted the next chart
topping album only to vanish Into
Obscurity be because the means to
discover them were not as evolved as
they are today the bias of radio
stations often swayed by Peola and other
factors has historically limited
exposure for many deserving artists
however when radio stations do Shine the
spotlight on local and Indie Talent the
impact is undeniable spotify's algorithm
is a GameChanger offering listeners the
chance to stumble upon music they'd
likely never encounter otherwise and it
doesn't stop a discovery the platform
extends the opportunity to support these
artists directly by purchasing physical
albums and merchandise through the app
this is something I deeply appreciate
Spotify is actively even though they
don't pay very much is actively
enhancing its platform to empower
artists enabling them to Market their
products more effectively and in turn
offering fans a tangible way to support
their favorite musicians leveraging
platforms like spotifi or other you know
music streaming services is a fantastic
strategy for unearthing new music which
you can then immortalize by purchasing
on CD at the heart of it all it's the
music that matters guys yet there's a
certain irony in using the very
technology that overshadowed CDs as a
beacon to guide us back to them it's
about reclaiming a piece of music in its
physical form ensuring its permanence in
your collection immune to the whims of
digital availability or disappearance
have you guys been following the recent
developments with Sony and the
PlayStation 5 they've been pulling games
from the ps+ subscription service
leaving Gamers pretty pissed this
scenario underscores a critical point
the transient nature of digital licenses
it's a vivid illustration of why
embracing CDs can be such a wise move
with a CD you're free from the worry
that a distant corporate entity might
suddenly dictate what you can what you
can or cannot access it's a stand
against the unpredictability of
Licensing agreements and a nod to the
enduring value of owning your own music
outright without the shadow of a
corporate board's decisions looming over
your library I'm a real collector I've
I'm a Collector
spent quite a bit of time exploring the
collectibility aspect of music and media
and I'd like to take that discussion a
bit further perhaps you've noticed the
Surge and interest around retro video
games over for the past few years
they've become the modern equivalent of
sports cards for this generation
companies like w and cgc are at the
Forefront grading the condition of these
games encap encapsulating them and
turning them into coveted Collectibles
for gaming enthusiasts it's fascinating
to consider that this trend might pivot
towards CDs potentially elevating the
value of a rare albums or those in
pristine condition still sealed in their
original cellophane I'm fully aware that
this V years away from the essence of
Music itself after all once a CD is
graded and encased it's preserved in
that state indefinitely but think about
the thrill of owning a rare title like
an original Dark Side of the Moon City
from the80s still in its rapper as if
you just picked it off the Record Shop
shelf for those with a collector's
Spirit that's an irresistible attraction
there are already a few Services tapping
into this Niche such as audio media
grading and investment grading with
others like cgc expanding to like VHS
grading this movement represents a
significant stride towards satisfying
two critical desires for hardcore
collectors preservation and investment
imagine the potential value of a mint
condition graded original first release
of iconic albums like thriller or never
mind in an auction or Online Marketplace
the prospect is not just exciting for
collectors but it also opens a whole new
dimension to the appreciation and
valuation of CDs in a digital age I get
it that broaching this subject can stir
up strong emotions for many reasons I
faced my fair share of criticism for
suggesting that the desirability of CDs
could lead to higher prices especially
since part of their charm has been the
ability to find them at such reasonable
costs in charity shops flea markets and
even record stores the concern that
encouraging a collectible market for CDs
might inflate prices for certain titles
is valid yet it's crucial to remember
that unlike rare video games you know
many CDs were produced in vast
quantities we're not fighting for the
sole copy of a Legendary game like game
attack for the Atari 2600 here take
Thriller by Michael Jackson for instance
which sold over a 100 million copies
worldwide it's entirely feasible to walk
into a few local record shops and find
multiple copies from various eras
without much effort to argue that my
advocacy for collectibility will cause
the price of all CDs to Skyrocket is
frankly misguided and shortsighted my
aim is to foster a sense of value and
respect for CDs akin to the reverence
now held for classic retro video games I
myself have paid $30 for a used copy of
Zelda for the Super Nintendo without a
bit of regret for the price increase
from what it might have been 15 years
ago before the wave of nostalgia swept
through the Gaming Community it's about
appreciating the worth of keeping a
hobby alive and well this respect and
willingness to invest is precisely what
I Envision for the future of CDs
ensuring the preservation and enjoyment
for generations to come greedy bastard
I'm well aware that the landscape is
filled with individuals who scoop up CDs
solely to flip them for profit my
personal approach to acquiring CDs is
deeply rooted in a genuine connection
with the music with albums and artists
that resonate with me on a level that
ensures their place in my listening
rotation yet I can't dismiss the role of
resellers in the ecosystem consider a
scenario where you've been on the hunt
for a specific album for years and a
reseller unearths unearths it at a
charity shop for a mere three bucks only
to offer it to you for 10 imagine if
that copy was amongst the last of its
kind in mint condition teetering on the
brink of being recycled in such cases
despite the markup resellers serve as a
vital conduit ensuring these cherished
items remain in circulation yes the
markups can sting but resellers are in
their way guardians of availability
keeping the channels open for when you
finally locate that elusive CD or video
game the thrill of the hunt with all its
twists and turns undoubtedly has its
charm but it's important not to vilify
resellers outright they fulfill a
function in the broader Narrative of
music and game preservation however the
line is drawn at price gouging that's
where my tolerance ends it's crucial for
resellers to align with Market values
maintaining fairness in the ecosystem
platforms like discogs are invaluable in
this regard offering a framework for
buying selling and determining the value
of CDs vinyl cassettes Etc establishing
a blue book or market value for these
items could be a significant step
towards mitigating price inflation
ensuring that collectors and enthusiasts
can pursue their passions without
falling victim to opportunistic pricing
friends I truly hope this video has
offer you a fresh perspective beyond
what I've previously shared about CDs
sure we've explored top ICS like sound
quality in the past and for those
discussions you'll find links to those
videos below my aim and goal today was
to approach the subject from a new angle
and I believe we've achieved that the
conversation doesn't end here though I
plan to keep this dialogue alive and
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