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| 26th Jan 2016, 12:54 AM | #1 REPORT | |
 | mister_tmg Also on 78rpm Member since Apr 2012 1118 Points | When I used to buy CD singles in the late 1990s the shops would sell them with the printed disc facing outwards at the back (why? To see the track list if you couldn't open up the case?). However when I bought them and got them home I would then switch the disc round, so that I could see the printed label when I opened up the case, matching the design of a CD album case. But as a collector, should they be left facing outwards?  I've bought some second-hand lately, and the printed disc label side is inside the case. (If you look at the back of the case, you can see the disc's plain silver underside.) So the previous owner has possibly done what I used to do, and turned the disc over... or were some sold like that? Incredibly pedantic, I know, but I'd like to know what the most 'faithful' way to store them is. (Hope people here know what I mean!) |
| 26th Jan 2016, 1:02 AM | #2 REPORT | |
 | Juke Jules SUBS Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow Member since Jan 2011 4145 Points Moderator | In a J-fold presentation case they still come with the label side visible from the rear so I like to keep them that way. It could even help when searching the library |
| 26th Jan 2016, 10:30 AM | #3 REPORT | |
 | Magic Marmalade If you're not lost... It's not an adventure! Member since Jun 2014 3759 Points Moderator | This is the only problem with CDs in general when buying second hand, and from charity shops in particular: You principally want to look at the playing surface of the disc (and check if it's a genuine disc or a home copy put it a genuine CD cover case), that it will at least play... but because it's easy to pinch CDs (people sadly do), they seal them up, so you can't see these aspects... CD singles are a little better in this regard if the playing side is facing out the back, so you can see the surface, and look for SID codes etc. without having to open the case. I feel more comfortable storing the CD singles label out though, as it feels the playing surface is more protected from scratches from the case itself. |
| 26th Jan 2016, 10:33 AM | #4 REPORT | |
| mister_tmg Also on 78rpm Member since Apr 2012 1118 Points |  |
| 26th Jan 2016, 6:30 PM | #5 REPORT | |
 | kab2112 SUBS Wales, where men are men and sheep are nervous Member since Jan 2011 15476 Points Moderator | I have about 230-250 CD singles and tend to store them with the front side facing out. This is just a personal choice. |
| 27th Jan 2016, 12:12 AM | #6 REPORT | |
 | The_Vinyl_Junkie SUBS My body is on the diminishing streak. Member since Dec 2011 8095 Points Moderator | My CD single singles collection (1600) is stored in DJ Sleeves and kept in the plastic 5½" floppy disc storage cases. The original jewel cases are stacked in cardboard cartons in the shed. |
| 27th Apr 2016, 11:40 AM | #7 REPORT | |
 | Jake Smarm Member since Jul 2015 622 Points | I was once told that if you have to have a scratch on a cd it is better to have it on the shiny side. This is because the info is stored nearer the printed side, so a scratch is more likely to do permanent damage to the data if it is on the printed side. Maybe this is why some singles come with the printed side protected by the back of the case. |
| 27th Apr 2016, 6:27 PM | #8 REPORT | |
 | TopPopper Member since Mar 2013 2612 Points | I recently stuck a sticker onto a home made CD, then decided to remove it. When I did, it tore away the printed surface of the disc, leaving behind completely clear plastic. So on blank CDs at least, all the data is stored on a very thin layer on the top, 'label' side. None of which has any bearing on the fact that I like mine with the print facing out the back of the case. |
| 28th Apr 2016, 1:05 AM | #9 REPORT | |
| Juke Jules SUBS Tell me he's lazy, tell me he's slow Member since Jan 2011 4145 Points Moderator | Flexible PVC pocket sleeves for CDs will also stick to the metallised surface resulting in destruction of the disc. Store home-burned CDs in paper pockets or jewel cases |
| 21st Aug 2020, 9:12 AM | #10 REPORT | |
 | getalife So many questions, so few answers Member since Nov 2010 878 Points Moderator | Bob Harris on BBC 1 this morning had a wall full of CDs stored upright thin edge out and in alphabetical order, very much like a bookshelf wall but made to CD size. Edited by Getalife on 21st Aug 2020, 10:05 AM |
| 21st Aug 2020, 9:58 PM | #11 REPORT | |
 | JPGR&B SUBS My aim - to add all my collections on 45worlds. Member since May 2009 4546 Points Moderator | All mine are stored so that you see the printed label when you open up the case. |
| 21st Aug 2020, 10:15 PM | #12 REPORT | |
 | Quad5point1 SUBS Member since Jul 2012 10706 Points | I think in the retail environment it was more prudent to have the label showing outwards. It gave the punters something to look at or read, much the same as the old vinyl sleeves. Turning the case round just to see a silver disc would be rather boring and the chance of a lost sale  |
| 21st Aug 2020, 10:20 PM | #13 REPORT | |
| JPGR&B SUBS My aim - to add all my collections on 45worlds. Member since May 2009 4546 Points Moderator |
Quad5point1 wrote:
I think in the retail environment it was more prudent to have the label showing outwards. It gave the punters something to look at or read, much the same as the old vinyl sleeves. Turning the case round just to see a silver disc would be rather boring and the chance of a lost sale
I get that. But at home I wanted to house them my way! |
| 23rd Aug 2020, 10:55 PM | #14 REPORT | |
 | safcforme I can't help falling in love with you Member since Feb 2012 343 Points | Here's my happ'penny worth. My entire cd collection (near 10,000) has the label facing out ie readable with the case closed. When trawling through boxes at boot sales and charity shops I much prefer to read the label first THEN look at the playing surface. Each to his own though. |
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