Why I Still Buy CDs, and My Music Listening Habits

[@markwalker8589]

I miss the whole social aspect of listening to music , looking through other people's collections, trading albums etc. Your show helps fill that void, thanks

[@thealternative9580]

Yeah going over to a friends house for the first time was such a reveal back in the day with the movie and cd collections. Like how cool are you??? Let's see your collection of music or movies.

[@wobvandijk555]

Me too!

[@jerseymetalmike5111]

Yes! That was an instant conversation starter!

[@nectarinedreams7208]

There are countless websites where you can share your Spotify/streaming stats with all sorts of interesting and useful info. It's also much easier now to recommend and share music with others.

[@thealternative9580]

@@nectarinedreams7208 Spotify sucks. The streaming quality is just terrible. All these streaming services sound bad. When I find new music online mostly KZbin I rush to download it because it sounds so bad and you lose so much dynamic range and my hearing is shot I can't imagine a person with good hearing thinks streaming sounds good. Also I've found people rarely will listen to recommendations. I text people stuff all the time and they don't check it out. Then they come over and we hang and it's all dude why didn't you tell me about this band we are listening to. I did. I literally sent you their video. Wash, rinse, repeat. Over and over. You have to hangout. Play music for them. Play movies for them. Play The Sopranos for them. They would have already done it on their own if they were gonna.

[@andiebrown7792]

I'm 24 and I buy CDs. I started when I was working at a used media/collectable store. I love owning CDs for the same reason that I know I own this music. My father who passed away loved music, and half the reason I collect music is to honor his memory.

[@USAMP926C]

I hope my son feels the same way about my music collection when I'm gone.

[@JohnBarrow1961]

Awesome. 👍

[@Maxi-sr9ez]

im 26 and have started collecting cds about a month ago, i second your sentiment about actually owning what I purchase 🎉

[@DokkenSabbath]

I will always buy physical media, no matter what. CD's are really the only thing I buy for myself that isn't a necessity. It's what I spend my money on and there's nothing wrong with that. I'm proud of my collection and it's always expanding. Yeah, it's a lot and finding room is hard but it's worth it. But, I always make sure to back up all my music to a hard drive, just in case. I like supporting the artists by buying merchandise. One day, I hope to have a music room that showcases all my music stuff. I don't care if it's "out of fashion" or "old school". I don't care, it's my hobby. People still ask me why I do and I always say, why does it matter? It's my life and my money, who gives a crap what anyone else thinks. I'm old school (even though I'm 24) and I like owning physical products (DVD's, CD's, Cassettes, Books, Games, etc.). It's what I prefer and the way I do it. I do not care what people think. One of the reasons I started buying CD's was because the streaming services didn't have all the albums I like (and they still don't). Because I like a lot of obscure shit and I'd like to be able to listen to it without using KZbin or whatever. I don't even have a Spotify or apple music account. I have an iTunes, but that's for storing and backup, mostly. I also like a LOT of music, so I'm constantly buying and discovering new stuff. Everyone has to have something that they are interested in and music is what I'm interested in. Nuff said. Long live physical media!

[@DCToonTime]

I like the way you think, young man!

[@cranstonsnord4334]

I was the same way in my younger days when I was heavy into music! I bought the actual media even if I was given a cassette of the album. I also did not give into music trends and bought what I liked regardless if my friends liked it or not. I am still that way even though I no longer buy music. I am 62 and I still listen to new music as well as what I listened to back in the 70's.

[@michaelburnside4947]

I could not possibly agree more with you! I can't live without my music!

[@mordrid11man15]

I agree with all you say and I love music and have cds dropping through the door on a regular basis, like you I do not have a streaming account but do back up most of my music to a hard drive.

[@sunsin1592]

I'm the same way. And I love channels like Pete's where I learn about all kinds of music I'd never otherwise know about. This month alone, I've ordered like 6 CDs just from other people's top 30 countdown lists on Pete's show.

[@richardwillis6936]

Shows like this are the reason I love this channel. It's like listening to my brother from another mother. So many similarities, yet enough difference to make it interesting. You are a godsend to us music geeks that have no one in their circle of friends that quite understand what music means to us, you give us the outlet and the information that we need. Keep up the fantastic work!!!

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Thanks Richard!

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

Well said - agree totally.

[@mikeruppert6762]

Agree wholeheartedly! The music nerd is me loves videos like this 😎

[@steelmonkey7609]

Yes we need shows like this because in a world where it's so easy to rip music I need someone to remind me why I still buy it, because after we go most of it will all end up in a yard sale or in a dumpster. I can already hear them "Hey what are we going to do with dad's stuff? I don't listen to this crap"

[@SuperStrik9]

Great comment. When I found this channel it felt like "Ahh I've finally found a place where there's people like me!". I'm a total music geek and love it. I'm fortunate that I have a close friend from high school who's exactly like me with music and it's rare that a few weeks go by without us talking music. Music is the biggest passion in my life.

[@terrymtbnurse4760]

I really enjoy truly listening to an album from start to finish. Tv off, no distractions so I can immerse myself into the music. I also love the fact that I will give my son my vinyl/CD collection when I pass. He will always have a piece of me. Music can be spiritual for me.

[@robertquant1122]

CDs will always be better and sound quality outstanding and u own the music 🎶 forever ima cd 💿 seller myself and ima keep supporting CDs 💿 until I die The best way to listen to music is always on CDs 💿 and u can see the pics booklets and lyrics

[@RobertQuant]

That’s the point of cds 💿 and records listening to full albums without skipping the songs like streaming 😅😅👍👍👍

[@JCridford]

I'm a CD guy too, Pete! To the point of vinyl sounding 'more authentic', I think this: Music fans by hardware to listen to music; audiophiles buy music to listen to hardware. Great video and really cool to hear your thoughts on collecting.

[@GBCR]

LOL, u have a point.

[@scottlowell493]

It really is true. It's about bragging rights. Heavy, shiny and expensive. It's about bending the tonality of the music until it suits them, it's not about accuracy or music. They just don't feel right unless the system costs as much as a car with cables so big that they could run power from a substation.

[@rabarebra]

Not true at all. I enjoy when the metal sounds its best. I turn off all the lights and enjoy the music on audiophile equipment.

[@robertquant1122]

Same here I love CDs 💿💿💿 there easier to use and clean and it’s more smaller to put them on bookshelves than records are more expensive and take up more space in the shelves

[@RobCaldera]

I still buy CDs too. People think I’m crazy but I love the experience of getting and having a physical product. For whatever reason, it still gives me joy and it’s one of the few things I spend my extra cash on. However, I rip all my CDs to iTunes for the portability issue and use Spotify to discover new music.

[@preving]

me too Rob. i still buy CDs

[@qwer8907]

i never stopped buying cds especially love finding at carboots and charity shops great value

[@robertquant1122]

Spotify sucks it’s still streaming Jusg use the CDs 💿 u buy better sound quality and I still own a lot of cd 💿 players

[@joedeez2762]

Me too 💿

[@RobertQuant]

@@robertquant1122cds 💽💽💿📀 better sound quality u own the music pay once and support the artist and keep it forever 🖖🖖🖖🖖👍👍👍👍

[@w-james9277]

I love CD's. They're cheep, easy to store, you can play them in the car and they sound crisp and clear. I also love the feeling of owning physical copies because it feels like it's mine. As you said, Spotify or iTunes can remove music whenever they like but they can't take my CD's away. I mostly use KZbin to discover new music. If I like it i'll check out more of the bands discography and if I like that then i'll buy their albums on CD.

[@wolf1977]

I'd say that cd's are cheaper (than vinyl) but not exactly cheap. In fact when you look at cd pricing over the years I'd say they haven't really come down in price like I would've expected as the technology matured (and has basically peaked). Like with other technology like BD's & Laserdiscs which were really expensive when first introduced but then got relatively affordable over time. To me it seems that cd's reached a certain price point & then basically 'froze" there. By contrast vinyl used to be pretty affordable (back when I still bought them) but especially lately seem to have boomed to new highs - which to me seems strange as it's older technology, I'd expect to pay more for the newer tech

[@douglasdalida1902]

Never heard anybody say this before. I agree with everything you said. I love my CD's. Yes I was a vinyl collector. I like to read about the album like you.

[@w-james9277]

@@douglasdalida1902 I was a vinyl collector as well but Iv sold most of them as I don't have the space to store them. I also never noticed the difference in sound (apart from all the crackling) and yet they're more expensive.

[@robertquant1122]

Amen physical media forever let’s keep buying and supporting cd 💿 streaming is garbage 🗑

[@slipwagon7944]

I collect CDs and vinyl. I feel the relative strengths and weaknesses of each format compliment each other perfectly.

[@user-qr7ee2cp4y]

They both have their place but dollar for dollar, I prefer cd's. I do have vinyl and I play against each and buy whichever of the two is priced better. Sometimes it's cds, sometimes it's vinyl.

[@RobertQuant]

@@user-qr7ee2cp4ycds 💿💿💿📀📀💽💽 last longer than records there more delicate and u have to clean them everytime u flip it

[@martinhall60]

Hello my name is Martin, I am 68 years old and I live in Hull, in the East Riding of Yorkshire in the UK. I've just found your channel and I think you do your videos with a great presentation. Your way of listening to music is exactly the same as you in every way. Thank you for a great channel, I shall be watching again. Keep safe and ill see you soon. 😎👍

[@iceclimbers22]

Pete, not sure how you reached into my brain to say everything I’ve always thought about music and CDs. Awesome episode, made me say “wow I’m not alone!” I really enjoy the ritual/routine of listening to physical music. Every morning before my drive to work I stand in front of my shelves to pick an album for the day. Standing in front of 1000 odd CDs all at once can’t be replicated by scrolling through a streaming service. All well said Pete.

[@elektroskeptic481]

other than 'CDs are easier to store' which they aren't))

[@robertquant1122]

Streaming is garbage 🗑 and USBs are worse 🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮🗑🗑🗑 CDs 💿 will always be better and u can take them anywhere. People that stream are losers and will never own anything but cheap cell phones while renting their music 🎶 🤣🤣😂

[@brichards989]

I agree with you 100% Pete. I like to own the music and vinyl isn't practical for most people these days. Spotify, as much as Twitter, is a platform I couldn't care less about. I am surprised at how many people are fine with an algorithm determining what they listen to. I think it's contributing to the supply and demand issues with new music, going into the future.

[@sanderberkvens6270]

This is like watching, hearing myself talking : ) way to go Pete… we’re ‘stuff’guys … the experiences from when I was a little kid… sitting on the floor of my bedroom, with a Kissalbum.. playing it and just staring, gazing at the cover… pure happiness and love…

[@hauskahirvi]

Same here! :)

[@jepomo]

Hi, I'm like you but in Spain. 55 years old, passion for music all my life, I have several thousand CDs, rock music is my favorite and whenever I see your videos I feel reflected in you. And yes, I'm still buying CDs in 2022 for my collection. Is the soundtrack of my life. Thanks for your chanel and long live rock & roll.

[@jasoneubank514]

I will continue to buy and collect CD's and I still love listen to albums start to finish and I think a CD sounds really good.Thanks Pete for doing this one on KZbin.

[@robertquant1122]

Amen 🙏 CDs 💿 better sound quality and u own the music 🎶 Streaming and USB’s are garbage 🗑 🤢🤢🤢🤮🤮🤮 they sound like crap

[@RobertQuant]

Cds have better sound quality 📀💿💿 than cheap ass streaming and that will never change 😅😅😅

[@nigelleaney8266]

Totally agree with having ‘stuff’. I like my home to reflect something about me: the books I read, the music I listen to, the movies I watch. A home without this seems sterile, it doesn’t convey your personality. As you mention, it doesn’t stimulate good conversation, unless, maybe, you’re an interior designer! In fact, I agree with all the points you made. Maybe it’s a generation thing, but I hope it isn’t just that. These aesthetics need to prevail. Rock on!

[@thealternative9580]

Yeah combine that with minimalist movement for home décor and it is just weird man.

[@denniswalker8089]

Amen, Pete! I have shelves of books, CDs, movies, collectables, LPs, etc! Love ‘em! As always, love the show! Merry Christmas!

[@RobertQuant]

Same here buddy I buy them on Amazon but there expensive

[@AudiophileTubes]

I agree 100% with you, Pete. I love to own the physical albums and/or CD's, and I have invested thousands of dollars on my many stereo systems interspersed throughout the house. I have several really nice sounding, fairly high end CD players, and i'm extremely happy with my main system (McIntosh amp, tubed preamp). I love to listen to complete 'albums', and I love sitting in the speaker's 'sweet spot'. It's all about passion and detail.

[@NowSpinningMagazine]

Hi Pete, my first comment was made about 15 mins into this fantastic video. I identify very much with what you say here. The physical aspect of owning music is so important to enjoying the whole package. In the UK physical sales reached 28% this week which is the highest it has been for a long time. CD is by far my favourite music format. Phil

[@ingarchris]

Thank you Phil :^)

[@justamops]

The part of this that I related to most was when you talked about being a “stuff guy”. Some people don’t understand why I feel like I need so much stuff. But I love being surrounded by lots of things I value - it makes my life rich.

[@davidschecter5247]

You are I are exactly alike in our buying and listening habits. I always know what I want to listen to at a given day or time and it's always an entire album. Even if I'm going to skip a track or two, it's never single songs I'm looking for. I have two flash drives in my car with about 300 albums on them, and I make more flash drives all the time and rotate them. When I started my own label, I wrote 40-page liner books for people who consider their purchases more than just playing the music -- it's an entire experience where you can read about the music while you listen to it. And some albums I didn't like for many years, I've finally "discovered" them and love 'em as much as the albums I loved from the first spin. Sometimes you have to listen to something quite a few times before you "get" it. Went 40 years listening to The Youngbloods "Greatest Hits." Then all of a sudden I decided I needed everything from the group and from Jesse Colin Young. Seems like every year I find a new artist to collect, read about, and enjoy. One of the most enjoyable things in life for me is adding to my CD collection, and occasionally albums when I find something never digitally released.

[@andymudrock322]

Hey Pete. A subject near and dear to my heart. I started buying vinyl in 1968. I have thousands of them stored on heavy duty shelves. Did you, after purchasing an album, just stare at the album cover and posters the entire time you listened to the record? I loved that. The last brand new vinyl album I bought was an AC DC Album back in 1990. After that, for a few short years, I switched to cassettes as opposed to CD's for pricing purposes alone. Soon, say from 1992 to 1996, it all went to CD's. So convenient as you just discussed. I like to read along with the little booklet and having something to look at. Streaming to, to me, is ether. Not interested in that at all. On picks with SOT, if I don't actually own the physical album, then I won't pick it . There's nothing wrong if others pick a you tube listen or a streaming listen. It's a hard and fast rule for me only. As far as storing CD's, I now buy CD shelves that store, something like 250 discs each. More with cardboard casings. I keep those units in the basement. Everything is alphabetized so that I can find anything in my collection, many thousands, instantly. I'm now 65 years old. When I get a new album, man it's like Christmas for me.

[@ingarchris]

:^)

[@keviniles8748]

As a 31 year old music fan, I 100% agree with everything you said here. I am right there with you. I do buy vinyl on occasion if it's something I really like, but by and large I still go for CDs as my primary medium and I have never gotten into streaming. It's why I like this channel. We are very much alike in that regard.

[@zoef234]

Visiting record/cd stores is the closest I’ve come to absolute positive therapy/meditation. “Free your mind … and your ass will follow”.

[@danishred72]

“I’m a stuff kind of guy” - now, there’s a cool t-shirt. Couldn’t agree more!

[@greenalishi222]

Dude you are supporting the artist. My fave thing about you is you buy new releases from the musicians. Righteous. I buy both way too much. Love CDs and vinyl. Never stopped buying both when most did. Just love music Such a great vid. Thanks

[@Norshammar72]

I’m with you Pete. Been buying CD’s since 1988. I too love physical stuff. I use streaming as a “research lab” and buy the albums i dig.

[@Ncrveteran4035]

Same here i like using streaming as a look at bands and try out their music then if i like them i buy an album

[@matthewjachimiec]

I am much younger than Pete, so I am blessed that the first band I ever fell in love with was Pink Floyd. I was obsessed with them throughout high school and because their best work is all concept albums they quickly made me realize the beauty of listening to an album front to back as a cohesive work of art. I have never stopped listening to whole albums and giving full albums a thorough chance before dismissing. Best decision I ever made as a listener.

[@rodrigopedro475]

Sensational video! it simply portrayed my exact situation, I buy CDs, I don't use streaming, I still have a car with a CD player, etc. I thought I was the only one, but I see that someone else has the same happiness of having a physical collection of CDs and being able to be proud of listening to what they want and when they want without "getting into the bandwagon" of appealing to non-physical music. having a collection of CDs and listening only to streaming is the difference between going to McDonald's and going to a good restaurant. In both you will quench your hunger, but the difference...

[@brianreynolds4931]

I really enjoyed this video. I too am album oriented and prefer the CD over other formats. I do have a vinyl collection which I built over the last 24 years especially when it was dirt cheap. Today, it is not economically feasible. I still buy when there is a particular albums or reissue I really love, but I focus on CDs. I am very happy there are still great collections and boxed sets for those of us holding the torch for CDs like the recent Queen, Kiss, Celtic Frost, and King Crimson releases. I use a portable CD player at work in my cubicle, which coworkers joke about. I did recently buy a new vehicle without a CD player, which was very difficult for me, but I did buy an external CD player via Amazon that plugs into the USB Media port so I still have that option. I always enjoy your channel. Rock on!

[@paulkazakoff9231]

I was buying records in the early 70's and onwards of course then when CD came along it was the NEW direction which I took to like most did.I was quite happy with the way they sounded and off we go.I sold a lot of my vinyl and replaced a lot of that with CD.Like to still play both formats today but I have to say that buying albums on vinyl was always more fun thing and more enjoyable thing to do.There was a sense of excitement in going to that big shop in the city and checking out the new releases,etc.Was never quite the same when CD came in.I'm still blown away by those wonderful album covers today !CD is very convenient as we know but I still have a little love for good ol' vinyl.Just to expensive now !!! .

[@williamhodges1777]

This guy's thought and reasoning for buying music and collecting are very similar to my own music habits. One thing I seriously miss in our modern culture is the dying tradition and practice of physically going to "The Record Store", browsing and shopping all the newest (and oldest) releases, all right there at your fingertips! The social aspect alone was worth it, some of the most interesting people I've met in life entered my life via a trip to the local "record shop"! And I can't even imagine how many new bands and artists I've discovered over the years while randomly (but very systematically!) scouring the racks, rows, bins and aisles of these coolest of cool shops and stores.

[@DropAnchor1978]

So true. It was a true pleasure browsing. Now, it seems sadly quaint but I would hop back into that world if we only had stores like Tower, etc.

[@rabarebra]

But there is more to it in a vinyl record thrift store than the few stores left selling new records. The thrift-stores has more charm to them, and you actually talk with people there, opposed to the "Walmart"-type stores.

[@DropAnchor1978]

@@rabarebra That is true, too. I used to love to scour the New York hole-in-the-wall record shops in the Village. I miss those adventures.

[@rabarebra]

@@DropAnchor1978 We still have a couple of those stores left. Records everywhere, and nothing is more fun than digging for records.

[@DropAnchor1978]

@@rabarebra I will say that the fun of vinyl hunting is that you can find anything. By that I mean, a title either was released on CD, or it wasn't. If an album was never put on CD, you are out of luck. Whereas with vinyl, it could be an out-of-print title not seen in years and suddenly you can discover one in a search. I do admit, I am a fan of the sound of CDs. I will always have a soft spot for the snap and crackle of vinyl but don't miss it.

[@davidjb1701]

I wholeheartedly agree with all your sentiments in this video. I too love physical media. Cd's, vinyl, books blurays are great to own and hold. My collection is nothing like the size of yours but I love it all the same. Another great discussion, thanks Pete

[@martinfranco3716]

Hey Pete, you are 100% our brother. I'm 58 and embraced the CD format from day one. I only have around 3,500 and about 300 albums I kept that haven't been replaced yet. Just got Explorer Suite by New England based on your ranking the albums show and I got The Unforgiving by Within Temptation, both just yesterday. You're a legend, brother and I for one hope you're still doing this show ten years from now. I am beyond grateful to you and for also bringing your gang of cool friends into our lives. You do things the right way and are the human Encyclopedia Metallica. Thank you, Mr. Pete Pardo. 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@groofoot]

lol 'Only 3,500" ...? (wink) ...

[@virtualsignals1215]

Amen. You perfectly encapsulated how I feel. I wish I knew people like you on my side of the world. Alas, it will have to be just through KZbin.

[@stevelambert1891]

Totally agree, you and I are the same. I listen to my CD's start to finish, like Dime said, "respect your music!"

[@RobertQuant]

Cds 💿 better sound quality u own the music and support the artist 🧑‍🎨

[@brendankilroy9203]

Thanks for this. You speak for a lot of us who feel the same way. It's not only about what you listen to, but how you enjoy listening to it. I like you prefer CD's for all the reasons you mentioned, and feel that the physical copy of an album contributes so much to the listening experience. While understandably popular due to its accessibility and versatility, streaming seems so vacant.

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Good episode. I'm a vinyl man since 1966 and still am. I've got close to 7,000 at this point. Also I agree with still buying cds. I have thousands of them. More of them than vinyl. CD players all over the place. Moving records lol. It takes alot of manpower to get it done. Still have about 3,500 cassettes and a few hundred 8 tracks lmao. Dinosaur tapes. No reel to reel left. Keep rockin ya'll

[@gmegbert]

I felt like you were expressing my thoughts, exactly! I think we're very close in age. I owned around 900 albums my senior year of high school. Had to choose carefully which ones to move West with me soon after. Remember the days when Wish You Were Here, Animals, Physical Graffiti, Some Girls or Technical Ecstasy came out? I cut class to be at the record store those days! Record conventions were fun back then as well. Now I'm happy with my 3000+ CD collection. I wish I knew people around me that loved music as much!

[@jeffd5759]

Love this episode Pete. I was thinking the same thing about when I get a new vehicle. Listening to CDs in the car is my favorite place to experience them. Not sure what I’ll do if my next vehicle has no CD player.

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

I love to listen to CD's in my car. Roll up the window and crank it up! However several months ago, the CD player in my Toyota Camry stopped working (it won't accept discs). I am heartbroken! The radio generally sucks, I am not subscribed to a streaming service as of yet, so all I have is my Sony Walkman CD player which isn't nearly as much fun. I'm not very tech oriented, any suggestions out there???

[@jeffd5759]

Cindy, that’s funny because the exact same thing has happened to me with my CD player in my Subaru Legacy. My plan is to either find a reputable car stereo service/repair shop to fix it or I may have to bring it in to a Subaru service shop. Im really hating not listening to my CDs in the car. Like you said, radio is awful.

[@cindyfalstrom7231]

@@jeffd5759 Admittedly, I have not searched the area for a repairman. I was hoping my very handy husband would try to fix it, but since it's not his car, I'm afraid it isn't a priority on his "to do" list. He says I should just listen to the radio - not an option. I worry about my devices becoming obsolete as I have MANY CD's and I don't want to change. My home player is a Bose Wave, and it is starting to act up now also. I am in need of a savvy teenager to help this old techosaurus out with updating my sound systems. Good luck to you..

[@mikebarooshian7255]

@@cindyfalstrom7231 I still buy cds the sound plays better then a record does and people always tell me a record sounds better a cd has a nice clear sound it sounds way better records scratch I had records they scratch I have thousands of cds I even have bootleg cds I wish I had 10 thousand cds when people buy cds they appreciate the recording artist more instead of streaming music I like something I own that u can feel and hold in your hands and art work booklets there’s lots of great music out there that I don’t even know about my favorite bands are The Rolling Stones and The Dave Clark 5

[@stevenbruno2752]

I'm similar to you Pete - I like the physical product. The only time I have bought a digital song/album is if I cannot get it in a CD. I've actually gotten back into vinyl recently, but only to pick up some of my most favorite releases - not to rebuy my entire collection. Oh yeah, I remember the days where you'd sit on your bed and go through every song reading the lyrics and keep on pounding those albums day after day. Today, I think there is so much music out there, plus the enormous backlog of music, it's much tougher to devote so much time to one particular album like the old days. So recently, I went back over the 2nd Dickinson/Smith era of Iron Maiden albums to really get to know them - now I appreciate them much more because I spent the time like I used to with them. Excellent video! Thanks!

[@rotadyma]

For me, I love the CD experience. All my music is CD based. I have a few downloads but not many. And I love to listen to a CD from start to finish. I think you absorb the writing and recording experience of that particular band in that time of their life. If you have several CD's from a particular artist, you can experience the growth from CD to CD and see the progress of their lives being portrayed in music. The whole concept of full CD is intriguing and I will always love the deep tracks or unknown tracks the best. The hits are the tip of the iceberg. The other songs are the ones that were not promoted by the record company. Those are the songs that are REAL. They mean something to the artist. Great video Pete.

[@PengDerick]

Pete you inspire a lot of music listeners to keep listening..Thanks!

[@leafsfan1728]

Couldn't agree more with a lot of what you said Pete! I enjoy collecting physical media because I like owning stuff. I want to look at the album art and read the album notes while enjoying an album in its entirety! (As the artist intended) I refuse to stream music..if I want to research a new artist or album, I go to KZbin. I used to collect mostly CDs but now I've moved into the realm of vinyl. It's an exciting and fun(and expensive) hobby!

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Thank you, Pete for your discussion about,CDs !! All the damn time. Glad you have so many CDs !! I also, love and have CDs, records, too !! I love the physical copies of releases, too !! 🎤🎸🎵🎹🥁 Life is better with music.

[@ronaldlonsberry3888]

Pete and I are around the same age and EVERYTHING that he said could have come out of MY mouth. I've never had another person express my opinion on a subject so accurately. I don't have as many CDs as he does, but I DO own somewhere around 5000, maybe a bit more. I still own probably 1000 albums, but I slowly replaced them on CD. I have quite a few albums that I can't replace on CD but most that I CAN replace, I have. I replaced my albums for the EXACT same reasons that Pete prefers CDs.

[@johnnolan5579]

I feel exactly the same. Love my cds and I hate downloading.

[@RobertQuant]

Cds 💿 forever better sound quality and u own the music forever 💽💽👍📀💿📀👍🖖🖖🖖

[@quentinnussbaumer8922]

I adore CDs, have always lived with them (I was born in the mid eighties), and still buying CDs of bands who still craft albums rather than collections of singles, whenever I can. Thank you Pete, it is nice to hear you advocate these little objects that are so special really.

[@christianman73]

Of the countless SOT videos I've enjoyed over the years, this is now my favorite! Thanks for this informative view into the "music life" of the man who has built this channel that we love so much! I'm a physical media guy, and I cherish my collection of music, books, and movies. I bought records for many years and switched to CDs in '88. Not going back. There's the space issue, and new vinyl albums are *far* too expensive!

[@Benji306]

God I feel so much better....Most of the people who talk about music on KZbin showcase vinyl and they're usually snobbish about it. I was the exact same as Pete, grew up buying vinyl starting in the mid 70's and stopped in the late 80's. I was amazed when CD's came that they were many titles that were really hard to find on vinyl, had been Out of Print for years. CD's rectified that and the sound began to improve dramatically within a few years. After 25 years i couldn't go back and then replace my CD's with vinyl again, mainly for cost purposes. But I've been feeling a modicum of guilt in the last few years since a lot of the guys I watch on KZbin tend to show vinyl (Ken Golden for example) and I began to feel like I was missing out...Pete has made me feel a lot better about how I feel. Thanks! I'm sure they're a lot us out there but I they don't seem to be the ones who have these channels (Except Pete)!.

[@davej.meister5421]

Hey, don't stereotype vinyl collectors. NOT all of them are snobbish, as you suggest. Trust me. There are tons of CD collectors out there at YT that are aholes, too. They don't give a damn about people who cannot afford to buy expensive CDs and have to opt for vinyl, and they'll brag about spending hundreds of dollars for one "rare" 10 or less songs CD by simply rubbing it in our faces, while some of us just don't have that kind of money to burn or waste. They also could care less about good albums that have NEVER been reissued to CD, like those from Ray Manzarek's post-Doors band Nite City or late 70s UK power pop band Headboys. I just met one of them in this very comment section, and those kinds of people just plain make me sick. I'm trying to save up for more important things in life, and these knuckleheads spend like drunken sailors on buying expensive CDs that most of us could NEVER afford in our lifetimes. I want to know collectors who spend their money wisely on albums, regardless of their preferred format, while understanding that NOT everyone has the kind of money they have to buy albums. I don't want to hear about how much they paid on a single album, CD or vinyl.

[@Skycladatdusk78]

Great video, these are the exact reasons I still buy them. Whenever I'm asked what I want for Christmas I always give people a list of CDs I want and I'm always told why not just stream it! 😅 As far as new cars and CD players I just have them installed. Driving is when I have lots of free music time.

[@themindseyecmh]

Pete, you really hit the nail on the head, I agree with most of your takes here, especially on owning the physical copies. When it comes to cd vs vinyl, I enjoy both and I think both have their place, and both have their pros and cons but either way I like to own it. It's much easier to submerse yourself in the music when you own it. Like you, I use KZbin music more or less as a tool, to check into stuff, or to take the music I like to places I can't take cds (like work), but at the end of the day, if I like what I hear, I'm Gonna go get the albums

[@svendelsupehe3940]

What a great channel Pete. We possibly can't thank you enough. May it long continue !

[@stevenbeck5139]

I listen and read at length as you do Pete. How else can I discover those golden nuggets? Besides, some great art just takes time to sink in to one's understanding. I like those "aha" and "I get it " moments. Therein lies great rewards and the benefits of persistant effort. Koodos to you Pete.

[@mck7646]

I used to mow lawns on weekends, and use the extra money to go to the music shop and buy a CD. It was like a ritual for me. Downloading music never appealed to me. I'd research a band I wanted to hear and buy a few albums at a time. I miss that. Listening to a single album and enjoying it in the moment front to back. It was a special thing to own an album, actually having something physically in your hands. I now listen to vinyl records and use streaming platforms but will still listen to a CD in the car from time to time. Nothing wrong with having a CD collection, the appeal is easy to see. I still don't love streaming and Pete brings up many valid points.

[@baaltroth1957]

Great video. I bought a new Subaru a few months ago and I intentionally got one with a CD player and Harmon Kardon speakers. It's amazing. I still buy CDs so I can have a commitment to the album. Like you said, artists intend the layout of the tracks, plus the artists that put they're efforts into the artwork and layout of the packaging. That adds to the experience. I buy mostly digipaks, media books, and artbooks to fully get immersed.

[@martinnapier6286]

I still buy physical media, particularly vinyl. I love the complete package, between artwork/lyrics/liner notes I definitely feel more of a connection to albums. Pre covid I was definitely falling out of love with music in general, everything was just so disposable however with a massive help from this channel and rediscovering my love of music from the album rather than the song; sure I probably/definitely spend too much on it however I don't see myself stopping anytime soon

[@maddysmith8846]

Brilliant show!!! I’m pretty much 100% with Pete, I need tangible stuff and have loved picking up new cd’s and re-releases especially in well put together versions with good booklets. I do have some vinyl but very selective in what I buy because of space, but do love listening to it. I always listen to albums start to finish. I never sit and stare at my furniture, hilarious, plenty CD’s many genres, magazines and books for that! Top programme Pete, thank you!

[@marclahn7072]

One of your best clips of the year! God's work, Pete. God's work. I put this right up there with caring about animals and acquiring excellent Blu-rays. I'd have even more to say, but you've said it all. So much of this sounds like I'm taking to myself. Things I've been saying for years now. Like you, I started buying LPs during a ROCK inspiring childhood.... a bit earlier (around age 7, in '73), but I too bought LPs all the way through about 1989 or so. Same deal with buying cassettes alot in the later 80s. I started with CDs in maybe '87 (Strawberries record store & the classic CRC deal finally pushed me in the pool) And that very quickly became an unstoppable obsession. I also listen in the same way with CDs (i.e. everywhere) and usually on high quality Sony portables as well, some with a bit of real RMS power that sound excellent! I do have a couple good stereos in the living room and ent room downstairs, but look, I'm a mover and a shaker (also with dogs who always keep you busy too) and I just don't sit still a whole hell of a lot...so I need that portability. And well mastered CDs do such a good job of keeping me happy in that way! So yeah, I listen everywhere w/CDs: in the kitchen/dining as we're cooking dinner, in different rooms while cleaning, in the bathroom when I'm taking a shower, and most definitely in the CAR (my audio sanctuary). * I've had that same thought too...what the hell am I going to do the next time a new car purchase comes up? Right, we'll figure out a way! Cuz I'll definitely be taking CDs with me into the car until I'm an elderly old rock n roll rebel. As long as I can see to drive, and hear our beloved "music" 🎶 So.... while I do have a big LP cabinet full of glorious LPs that I still love dearly, and a smaller one with about, I dunno, 50 or 60 vinyl reissues of the more recent 180g ilk (many of which I purchased more to have a "brand new cover" again..like the Bon Scott era AC/DC set, the Parlophone DAVID BOWIE, a few BLACK SABBATH and almost all of the original KISS titles through 1980) They're all really good, and mostly accurate reduxs Actually, just the other night, I went downstairs and listened to a wonderful "mid 90s" vinyl reissue of "WHO'S NEXT" (a nice woman at MCA Records sent it to me back in 1996 --- ironically the custom inner sleeve also includes a blurb about, get this, "vinyl still being as good as the more popular CD!") And damn, that beautiful reissue LP does indeed sound great! Very involving and immersive. Big and cavernous. -- But as Pete said, I am using decent stuff down there (eg DUAL turntable, Ortofon X5-MC cartridge, an older high current HK receiver and big multiple driver Mordaunt-Short speakers) So yeah, the vinyl is going to sound pretty awesome in that situation. It wouldn't on one of those suitcase style cheapies, right? But again, as much as I love LPs (and I always will), I still feel very strongly about the excellent "CD" 💿 And as far as this silly sound argument: Yes, again, in the right situation, well pressed / well mastered LPs are always going to sound wonderful and maybe more "tangible." But man, CDs sound great as well. I think alot of this "sounds better" stuff started more because of the egregious Edie "Brickwall" mastering that really took hold with CDs in the late 90s/early 00s. And right, I can't stand Brickwall mastering, which doesn't allow for proper dynamic range and basically wears you out (none of us want everything in the music to be at the same overtly loud level...that, plus bad/harsh EQ makes you want to "run away from the speakers," not get in-between them. And that smacks against why we loved music to begin with! BUT....a CD is still a fantastic format when the music is rendered properly and mastered well, with "just enough useful compression" to make for a great listening experience... while still 'getting the job done' for different daily situations. And as Pete said, and as I've said many times too, you can't listen to an LP in the bathroom or take it into your car. In the end, if mix down master tapes, (or 1st gen) are employed, and the engineer is "allowed" to do it right (none of that "no-noise" BS either), then the CD will (and does) provide a marvelous audio experience! And obviously, you don't have to worry for all of the fussing, labor and Felix Unger concern that goes into keeping everything just so with an LP I adore my CDs and I care for them with TLC like they are LPs. I keep the jewel cases nice...shit, I even polish them... and the CDs themselves! Heh. Me and a old high school friend/bass player used to say that when we washed and waxed our cars, they ran better. Might not be scientifically true, but psychologically, it was! So I keep my music, my instruments, my wife... (just seeing if you're still here) all nice and like new as possible. * One last thing I will say about the glorious LP: I do still (and will always) appreciate the "physical experience" of playing, holding and enjoying records. From pulling out the LP from the cabinet, to removing the record and playing it on the turntable... setting down the stylus on just the right groove, and "physically watching the record spin." That's one thing the LP definitely has over the CD. Watching it spin. The CD goes into a closed drawer or into a drive. Obviously, that disappearing act is compensated by cool digital displays with time counters and possibly text, so that's great. But the human contact, and "feeling one with all the physical actions & movements of playing records" is special. So, look, I love both. I just use CDs much more, for all the similar reasons above and in this clip. I love CDs, and I'll always fight for their relevance and innate great qualities! Thanks again for this interesting and important clip, Mr Pardo. Now tell them what they've won! ✨

[@jmacallar]

Totally agree….we don’t give the song much time to grow on you. I enjoy listening to the whole cd, collection of songs, how they flow and it’s a 40 minute journey of listening….I listen to most of my music when I’m driving in my car. I like the sound quality and much enjoy the musical experience…..thanks for this Pete! Well done! Long live the cd and vinyl listening experience!

[@garyjoyce2160]

Tremendous summary. / tremendous. 👍💯

[@johnwilding4664]

You raise some very good points Pete and I pretty much agree with most. I still buy vinyl-pre 1990 with few exceptions. I also buy CD's-post 1990. I have a very good stereo and like to sit down and give it my fullest attention.

[@jeffreyrobinson9120]

Great show Pete, really enjoyed it. I`ve been a music junkie my whole life, gone through all the formats and have more CD`s than anything else. In the car, working out, and sitting down to relax and read at night are my listening times. You touched on so many great points for a music geek like me. As Nietzsche said "life would be a mistake without music"

[@archibaldsalyards926]

Thank you Pete for all your insights!! I get criticized by my 10 year old sons Mom for still "buying physical CDs!" She is 100% streamer. She says Im a dinosaur! I dont care! Im 55 years old. And love physical media for all the same reasons you listed! More recently, my 10 year old son asked if he could purchase a vinyl copy of QUEENS News Of The World. I was able to give him the copy my father bought me when I was 8 years old!!! So yes... one never knows how our collections will support the lives we live today!!

[@ingarchris]

:^)

[@wvdavidr]

I agree with you on everything you said! I'll add: I like to pick my music for today, whether in the car, exercising, or grilling, just by the mood I'm in. I'll look at my cds and pick what hits my mood. Another thing: cds don't require maintenance. Cleaning vinyl albums is a touchy issue, and can be expensive. I also don't know what I will do about my next car, if it can't play cds.- it's like we are going back to the early 1990s!

[@international9155]

I completely agree. Thanks for doing this video Pete, one of the fewer things that I've been able to relate to this year. And I really agree on the booklet parts of CDs. I love reading through 'em.

[@Ninjabadger76]

I'm a huge physical media guy like you I started off with vinyl and cassettes back in the day but transitioned over to CD when they became widely available so upgraded my collection and got rid of the vinyl/tape collection. I think they sound perfectly fine I do want a very good sound but am definitely not an audiophile so the differences some people hark on about are of no consequence to my listening experience. As far as my habits I also like you an an album guy so I make my playlist for work before hand (I use an SD card on my phone with my physical albums ripped and use bluetooth) and have full albums for the day picked and cued up before starting. At home I pick albums as I'm going as everything is on hand (I also had custom bookshelf style shelves made they fill an entire wall of my house as I have a huge blu ray collection too). I hope this never happens but if physical media ever does phase out I will not be happy with downloads I have to own things as like you I'm a stuff guy I like to look at and browse through my collection and I own it it cant be removed.

[@craigmcnair8455]

I’m a CD and DVD guy. I have a large collection also. In order to condense my collection, I started saving just the CD and booklet in case logic booklets and tossing the cases. For DVDs, I do the same minus the booklet and toss the case. This has helped me to save space and my marriage. Haha

[@reznik232]

Bravo Pete, very well said! I agree 100% with...just about everything you said. It's really refreshing to hear someone else echo my own feelings in this day and age. 😁👍

[@stevecowder4774]

I’ll always love vinyls and wish I had a much larger collection than what I do. However, it’s my CD collection that contains the majority of what I own. And thanks to you Pete, it’s constantly growing. Plus vinyls are more difficult to keep perfectly flawless due to the delicate surface and so forth. A CD surface will get scratched and more often than not they’ll play just fine without skipping. I love the durability as well as they conveniences they provide and will always be an avid collector.

[@joerocks7381]

I have spotify but i use it to listen to potential buys, like you do with youtube. I got back into vinyl 3 years ago but i only like buying albums that are really important or essential to me. CD is still my preferred format. Good episode.

[@rickskorski4802]

Love! Love! This episode. So many reasons why I do the exact same thing! We are collectors, and we like to show what we have found, and what we can share. Many of our "finds" all have their own unique story as well. Especially with big box stores not carrying them anymore.

[@ToddMason]

I'm with you, Pete, I love my CDs. I do still play vinyl and love it too. However, I don't think you mentioned it but, VINYL WEARS OUT! After 40 - 50 plays, it's shot. I like my jams free of pops and skips. Rock on!

[@ijeff2005]

Great video Pete. I don't feel like I'm alone anymore. My short story is I stopped buying CD's a few years ago and went to streaming. I even had a sale lined up for most of my CD's that ultimately fell through when Covid hit. Now in 2022 my wife started noticing I was buying CD's again. I had to fess up. I'm glad I didn't sell my well over 2,000 CD's. I too enjoy listening to albums and I started hating what streaming was doing to my listening habits. I had turned myself into a typical streaming person jumping from song to song, mindlessly listening to hours of music with less enjoyment. I still haven't dropped my streaming service as I use it to screen new music in hopes I find something new to love.

[@wpgtriniman]

Very astute comments, Pete. So true about how many people aren't listening to music like they used to. And tv shows, as well.

[@Drumdude74]

I'm with you Pete, love my physical media, for the same reasons as you, if you want to listen to it, grab it off of the shelf and play it. I still enjoy looking at the covers and the liner notes and pictures inside, also you're supporting the artist most times. I still have my vhs collection, plus dvd and cd's, etc. I only have one blu-ray, because it came with the dvd of one of my movies, I don't have a blu-ray player yet, may never upgrade. I already have the sickness now, don't need a blu-ray addiction too. lol Good show bud!

[@TBaggins96]

I love collecting CDs. So many childhood memories of browsing the shelves, not knowing what anything was, picking one or two out, and knowing that for better or worse that was the only new thing I'm getting for a month or two. Pouring over the booklet, staring at the art, remembering the lyrics... It's an experience that can't be replicated. I tell myself I don't need anymore but I keep getting them.

[@tlaust09]

Pete….you are like me 😄 I have lots of cds dvds books and also a big vinyl collection. I love to have the art in my hand physically. I’ve been watching your programmes for some time now 🤘🏻🎸 happy new year 💥

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

I've kept a handful of very personal old LPs of favorite bands bought back in the day when they were new or whatever, just couldn't part with them the history I have with them and all so that's purely for nostalgic reasons, rarely do I actually listen to them anymore but they don't take up too much space not given how important I value them. Occasionally though not often, buying some vinyl rarity single or album pressing I come across. Most stuff I have on CD now and tend to listen to them while on the computer, stored in the Windows Media Player.

[@rabarebra]

Get yourself a new turntable and good RIAA. Those old albums still sounds better than those CDs. I did the exact same thing as you, but kept all my vinyl records. I was blown away how good they still sounded when buying new equipment in the pandemic period.

[@KansasRocker]

Pete, I am with you 100% on owning the physical media. My collection is about 50/50 vinyl and CD. I research the dynamic range of the recording in order to help decide what to buy. I would love to hear your take on the "loudness wars" and the dynamic range issues that many recordings have had. Thank you for all of the great content!

[@micolsen9824]

Pete, one of my favorite Deep Purple albums "The battle rages on" was a real grower for me. Many listens. Now, if I had checked it out via Spotify quick listen approach... I'd likely lose out on a great album experience.

[@larsbonnet17]

This is a nice comment and so true. I’ve had many similar experiences, but I also have a lot of shit in my collection. 😆

[@Rextum]

I actually agree - I prefer cds to other formats. It just makes sense due to compatibility and compactness. Also, sound quality is fine by me. I do have my favorite albums also on lp, I like especially picture discs simply because they look awesome. That way I can enjoy the huge lp picture or cover artwork in my hand while listening to the cd😄

[@briansmith5046]

SPOT ON !!! Pete you nailed it !! 👏 as Meatloaf once said , " you took the words right out of my mouth " great video ,not all but a lot of the younger generations are too flippant on music nowadays I'm coming up for 71 & also grew up with buying & listening to vinyl but like you at the end of the day it's the sound quality of cds that for me personally comes out on top great stuff Pete 😀

[@ingarchris]

:^)

[@robertquant1122]

CDs will always have better sound quality than streaming period 😅

[@ronaldsmith1484]

Listening to the whole album is the best way to experience the music..... when I jam on music in my own mind..... it plays out track by track just like listening to the record album.... I am so used to listening to the whole album!

[@robertquant1122]

Yes that’s how artist intended to listen to their music on CDs 💿 and full albums not like cheap ass streaming jumping from song to song it’s annoying

[@TonyCRoe]

Hi Pete - I am of a similar age and grew up in the UK with vinyl and cassettes. I love CD's for many of the reasons you so carefully describe. With CD's I really like the fact that you get so many minutes of music, compared to single vinyl LP's. I also like listening to albums from start to finish, to such an extent that when one song finishes I am already knowing what the next song starts like. As much as I sometimes miss vinyl, CD's for me from 1987 onward, CD's are now the way it should be.

[@robertquant1122]

Yes CDs 💿 will always be better I don’t care what year we’re in CDs 💿 will always beat streaming cause it’s garbage and u renting music and u don’t own anything

[@RobertQuant]

@@robertquant1122yes I love cds 💿 better sound quality and u own the music 🎶 but 📀💿💿📀👍🖖💽😊

[@AndrewMoore58]

This is my second comment on this because what I want to say is that I really enjoyed this video. It was an important video to put out. I relate to this one a lot because I still listen to Albums all the way through. I respect what the artists have done. I like the experience of listening all the way through just as I did when I listened to a record. Thanks Peter for posting this one. Andrew NumbuggaStudios is in Australia. I love your channel.

[@toddhill7483]

Great commentary Pete. I also prefer having the physical product and grew up that way as well. I also love the portable aspect of cds. Cost, sound, I concur with all your points. I do have a nice turntable and a few dozen lp's, but only make the purchase for significant finds. Cd's are definitely my go to, day in and day out. Sometimes I worry that they will be phased out, but I'll just keep on buying them.

[@robertquant1122]

Don’t worry they will never phase CDs 💿 are everywhere in the world 🌎 especially in Japan there number 1 format selling and a lot of music stores in Japan 🇯🇵 Japanese people hate streaming and support the CDs 💿 a lot and eBay it’s the bigggest store that sells CDs 💿 and don’t forget amazon

[@_diogo_lima]

I hope this channel never end.

[@jasonroussel9679]

I love physical media! It's always been a part of my life in some form. Vinyl records, comic books/graphic novels, cassettes, cds, dvds and blu-rays. Much like Pete, I love stuff! I have to own it. I used to be a huge comic collector but nowadays I only buy what really interests me. Comic book art has always amazed me and that's why I still purchase comics and graphic novels. It also helps that I'm an artist myself so there's that inspiration that comes with it. But yeah, that's how I am.

[@ingarchris]

:^)

[@PedroCaminoMUFC]

Thanks Pete. I recently created a playlist on Apple Music based on your Best Ranked Albums series because I needed to expand my musical palette with the intention of listening to whole albums continuously. If I like a particular record, I add it to my CD collection.

[@kylewong4349]

Pete this was a great video. I still do, always have and will buy CDs an LPs. Even with films, I still buy DVDs in all formats. I've always loved that whole touching, smelling, holding, feeling experience of having that physical product. It's a shame that most people nowadays don't seem to care about this stuff, though it is understandable. I don't use Spotify I admit, though I get it. It's just extraordinary how instantly you can access the entirety of music history on one great big site. But the magic and true value is in the physical product. I live in Sydney Australia and I get most of my music from Discrepancy Records online, or from Utopia Records or Sandy's Music. My family and friends here this and say "why are you paying for films and music when you can get them for free on the Internet?!" And I tell them exactly what I'm saying right now. Let's not forget either, nobody makes a CENT from people streaming or downloading music. NOT ONE!

[@wolf1977]

To me film & music are different. I've gone full digital/mp3 for tunes & I find mp3 @320kbps to be just fine for playback quality (and a good trade-off in terms of finding music at that rate plus reduced disk storage space vs uncompressed audio). But I still have a pretty large library of physical VHS tapes, DVD's & BD's (used to also have a few hundred laserdisks but sold them along with my player years ago to the same person who bought my vinyl records). I find watching VHS & DVD-quality programs generally unacceptable on my 75" 4k tv - they just look (and sound) lousy. Well-mastered BD's are a different story. However the sheer space requirements of ripping those 1080p/4k films onto disk would be huge, not something I've ever been tempted to do - and not even sure about DHCP Copy Protection & how that would factor in. I use PLEX as my personal music server & it can actually also handle video as well in a similar manner, I just never considered using it that way (and probably never will). Also with music I love the playlist option & random play - with films that doesn't make sense, you watch a movie beginning-to-end. So no problem popping a physical disk or tape into the player each time when watching video, unlike with much of my music where I can listen to individual tracks/playlists

[@robertquant1122]

The reasons why u still buy dvds 📀 cause most of the tv shows. I watch in the 1990 when I was little are still on dvds not blue ray so a lot of famous tv shows are only available on dvd 📀 so I still buy them

[@RobertQuant]

That’s why this stupid technology made people lazyyyyyy and cheap thinking music is suppose to be freee but at the end of the day You don’t OWN Shit like my dad Pete says 👍👍👍👍🥹😂😅😅😅 physical media forever

[@jonfargo7321]

Nothing better than hitting a good record/cd shop and skimming through everything. I’ve started buying cd’s again. To Pete’s point, very portable. Radio is unlistenable now so my daily commute includes my cd of choice.

[@ToxicRazor74]

Great video, always love hearing about other people's listening habits. My preference is to buy vinyl, but it's becoming hard to justify spending so much on a record especially as new releases here in the UK are typically about £30 or thereabouts. I use spotify to listen to most of my music, but will buy the vinyl when I can afford it. Haven't bought many CDs in the last few years but I might reconsider that given the rising price of vinyl.

[@DanSPsych67]

Totally Agree Buddy!! I Love Both The Vinyl And CD Format!! Never Had An Issue With The CD Sound Either!! Physical For Me Too!! love The Experience Myself!!

[@JRChiossi]

I'm very similar to you in my music buying and listening to habits. While I don't yet have as much CDs, I'm already well over 4000, which would be a nightmare to organize were they vinyls. I also listen to whole albums, I abhor shuffles. Where I diverge is in that I can't say I care for bonus content too much. Except for a few exceptions, I seldomly listen to all that extra content, mainly because I like to listen to the album as the artists envisioned them. Also, remasters tend to mean "louder" and that makes my ears tired, so I'm very picky about them too. A great video as always!

[@johnmarchington3146]

Thanks, Pete, for sharing your listening habits. My own listening is very similar to yours in that I am always buying CDs or SACDs - my favourite format - although I do quite a lot of downloading from Bandcamp (electronic music). I have multiple backups of all those downloaded albums on various solid-state drives. I haven't listening to, or bought, vinyl for decades.

[@cybrkhatru]

I find that I love both formats (CD and vinyl) for different reasons... I'm completely with you about the convenience of CDs, and lots of them sound fantastic. It's a shame that more modern recordings (and remasterings) use so much compression and thus the dynamic range gets compromised. (I know I'm generalizing...)... I do love the warmth of vinyl but I can't say I prefer one format over the other! love your shows Pete. If you ever want a "West Coast rep" lemme know :)

[@georgegsroomofrock9868]

Amen Pete!! I love my CD'S and other rock and Star Wars stuff!! Thanks Pete!!

[@rite-note1702]

As someone who started collecting vinyl in the late 60's I whole heartedly agree with all of your sentiments. First off I can think of 15 solid reasons to buy cds over vinyl and only a few to buy vinyl over cds. The number one reason to buy vinyl over a cd for me is nostalgia. Yes I still own a large record collection and have a lot of memories attached to those records when I bought and played them to death. But don't even get me started on those who say vinyl sounds better than cds because they don't. 99 percent of all vinyl released in the last 30 plus years has been digitized at one point or another in the manufacturing process. This renders the argument moot. MOFi anyone? The return rate for Pink Floyd's vinyl edition of Animals was close to 45% as it was found to be poorly pressed. I have yet to return a purchased cd. Unlike you Pete I have a great sounding system and will make my vinyl records sound quite good. But when I play a cd from forty years ago it sounds as good as the day I bought it, the records from 40 to 50 years ago do not. CDs rule. Keep up the good work Pete.

[@uattardi]

Hi Pete, 100% with you on this. Still buying CDs too... A lot of what you said is true for me as well. Thanks for the great video.

[@randysatarsky1789]

I still buy vinyl, I still buy cd's. And I like seeing the collections on my shelves. I also appreciate the liner notes, where it was recorded, what gear was used, etc.... I don't use streaming services either. The masses that use streaming services really don't care that the artist's are barely making a dime! Being a musician, I also realize it's a necessary evil!