Why I'm Vinyl Downsizing In 2023

I'm purging 75% of my Record Collection this year. I'll still buy some vinyl, but more CDs.

[@JJSA1985]

Funny, over the last couple years I've been gravitating back toward cd's myself. Seems like they are on the rise again which is amazing to see. Let's just hope the CD industry doesn't turn into a boutique industry the way records have gone over the past decade or so.

[@JiminyCricket8899]

Wow you nailed it, buying for the music , not the item, i can so relate to this. I was getting sucked into those limited edition, pristine , remasterd, etc etc( still in shrink lol) but once i bought them, some i never played, i was already on to the next item. Crazy and not healthy for the bank balance. All the best to you.

[@crichards1986]

You're reaching that place that I hit a few years ago. I wasn't a vinyl collector but had thousands and thousands of CDs and I'm still in the process of culling. It is something that takes time, a thoughtful process, that is quite rewarding. Keep us updated on the progress and how you're going about the actual culling.

[@matthewstreet1961]

I totally understand. While I'm not at the purging stage yet, I've slowed WAY down in my vinyl purchases. Cheers Matt

[@dallasjackson6269]

I agree totally. I upgraded my system and saw my CDs in a different way. Love the sound, the convenience and ease of storage.

[@jamesy4003]

I’m with you Joe , in 23 and beyond I’m purging my vinyl - even Beatles, I loved Beatles 65’ growing up, but I have 9 copies, time to thin the herd , great idea on the record show idea 👍🏻

[@monaural2.988]

2022-23 marks an even 50 years that I’ve been collecting records. It’s very hard, and I know that you yourself Joe can agree with this, because we came of age in the post-“Rock Around the Clock” era, when music writing, production and performance took a monstrous quantum leap in unbelievable quality. Elvis Presley and the Beatles ushered in simply unforgettable music, and it’s so hard to say goodbye to so much of it. Some people have an easier time releasing material, others it’s quite difficult to let go. I have things I’ve gotten over the last 50 that I’ve never seen again, so I belong to that latter group. It’s hard man, it’s hard. I wish you much luck, Joe. Hope you can make the right calls on some unbelievable music. ✊

[@astrosjer822]

Congrats Joe! Plus it will make some room for you for the box sets that we know will come out in 2023 and beyond! CD quality will always be hard to beat in physical media form.

[@MeanMrMayo]

I hope so!

[@TomCwimpRock]

I can relate Joe. I have just under a thousand records and I try to keep it that way with intermittent purges every now and then. One rule that I’ve stuck with for the last twenty-plus years or so, is that I don’t collect any LP’s that didn’t originally come out in the vinyl era - for me, roughly ending around 84’ or 85’. So for example, all my Dylan past that time, are only on CD’s, same with solo Beatles, Lennon, McCartney, or Harrison releases. And things like the Beatles “Anthology” compilations, or Let It Be Naked”, I feel no need to have on vinyl - because I have no nostalgia for them being on that format. But I am still occasionally buying LP records if I feel that I’m not likely to find them on CD. Take care.

[@40isthenew40]

Wow. I'm surprised by how many are saying they are in a similar position. That said, I'm thinning out the records as well. For a long time it was about the item and not the music so much. Now I have too many items. Good luck to all this year!

[@TheAboriginal1]

Just finding your channel. Interesting stuff. I find I do the same thing as you with vinyl because I really like the collecting aspect. Collecting CDs is so much easier. In the future I will probably cut down my vinyl collection to the albums I really really like as opposed to those I've accumulated just to have.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@anthonypearce2272]

I sold my record collection several years ago, with no regrets. CD's are far more user friendly. As long as I have the music, that's enough for me.

[@IndieRockerForever]

A couple days ago I was putting some new records that I had got recently into my collection and as I was looking through my collection I found many records that I wanted to sell or get rid of. I totally understand why you would want to purge your collection.

[@krwd]

they are convenient, but there is nothing like the pleasure of enjoying the vinyl album it's the deliberate process of it all

[@garagegeek4863]

About 6 months ago, I did a vinyl culling. I’m actually going to do another soon. I decided to collect older albums with interesting covers and any with amazing art. I’m trying to collect cds in digipacks - I like the full cover art. It’s healthy to go through our collections every so often and make changes. It keeps the collections vibrant.

[@DCToonTime]

At one point in my life I moved 5 times in 11 years! After move #3, I purged my collection. I only kept my absolute favorites (still over 500 albums) and have bought only two since. You’re right, albums are cumbersome and heavy to move. Since 98% of my listening involves CDs, why keep all those albums? I have them all sleeved and displayed in my studio. Nostalgia keeps me from selling or giving away the rest!

[@musicforfun5350]

I moved during the summer of 2020 and boxing and lifting all my vinyl made me realize that I really didn't need everything I had. As I went through everything after the move, I started separating out records I still hadn't even played yet or others that were not essential to hang on to. I sampled them track by track and found that so many of them could go and I'd never miss them. I eventually took some crates of LP's to a local record show and sold off a lot of them. I've done that 3 times so far and made decent money. A lot of these were records I picked up at thrift stores, other record shows or even on-line and they didn't cost that much. Others were newer and more expensive and those sold very well. I still have more to go through and I'm planning to do more record shows in the future as I downsize further. I'm buying much less music these days and it's mostly CD's when I do. Like you, I will still pick up certain things that appeal to me or are by some of my favorite artists but bringing things in strictly because of the collectable factor has been greatly reduced. Recognizing want vs. need helps the decision making a great deal. Once you start the purge, it becomes easier and easier. It's such a relief. Good luck with your process.

[@ChristopherB72]

Thanks for this video Joe. Totally understand what you are going through. I feel the same at times. Whatever you decide to do, keep us updated and Im sure it will all work out fine.

[@RobertP_1960]

Joe, you are preaching to the choir. I do have some vinyl of very important albums to me, mainly Beatles. I do as you know have the majority of CDs and in special holders or homemade mini covers bc I don't like jewel cases. See everyone is different and we get along. have a great year and enjoy life.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks, you too!

[@SaintMartins]

You're 100% right. Often people tend to buy things for the sake of collecting & forget it's about the music. We don't need to collect every "colored vinyl variation", "bootleg", "picture disc" or every band's discography. I only collect the discography of artists i truly love & the rest if i'm interested a Greatest Hits CD or streaming it is enough.

[@teckertime]

LOVE CD's!! Thanks for sharing this video.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@icm65]

Joe, I just went through a move myself. It was a major pain to pack up all the media I collected. Boxes and boxes...it definitely taught me a lesson.

[@davidcatalano3781]

Sounds like a good plan to me. Many blessings to you and all you love and I hope your arm is feeling better.

[@allen-rp3gm]

My original intent was to start selling off my collection when I retire. I had started downsizing in 2014. In 2016 we bought a coop and having all the extra space I bought some IKEA Expedits and started buying again. When the events of March 2020 hit my gut feeling almost immediately was that something on a biblical scale is unfolding. And it ain't good. So I started selling again. Once I sold my two main collections, Iron Maiden and The Runaways [as lots, could not break them up] there was no looking back. It was the right decision for me. I agree with you Joe on all the points you make here about vinyl. My love for it has not waned but sometimes circumstances dictate courses of action where passion has to take a back seat to priority. I no longer think it wise to have a deep, personal and financial connection to anything physical that cannot be quickly moved or that can be gone in an instant should catastrophe strike. I've used the money from selling my collection to invest in making the uncertain future as easy to weather as possible. One of the greatest joys I've gotten from this is finally getting my wife to zip it with "you never have any money in the bank". Whenever she would say this, which was often I would point to the shelves and shelves of vinyl. Her response was always "pee-pee money" and she would do this thing with her hand like flicking her wrist tossing change towards a begger. It was very annoying. Now, every time I sell a record I call her over to the computer. I say "look honey. I bought this at the Valley Stream flea market in 1996 for $1". I then show her the screen where it sold for $50. I then say "how much is that dollar that you put in the bank back in 1996 worth now, huh? Nothing right, inflation gobbled it all up huh? Pee-pee money, what was that"? Oh the satisfaction! I never considered vinyl a speculative instrument but at the same time I knew it was a more sound way of saving then the bank. Best of luck Joe.

[@kimba8387]

Your something biblical happening comment caught my eye. Keep on the narrow path!

[@daviddunne1094]

Vinyl and its packaging present the backdrop to the album.its an experience.Your videos are so interesting because you gave us access to the box sets reissues added features.thank you so much

[@sharonevans6864]

Love this journey you are on. I have a great CD collection and will continue like you to get CDs of artists that are not Beatle/solo artist. I had the Rolling Stones new mono box set on pre-order and I cancelled it because I have it on CD and do not listen to it. Good luck to you, keep us posted!

[@MeanMrMayo]

I certainly will. Very excited to build up the CD collection!

[@neilsun2521]

Before selling something it's best to imagine if you'll ever miss it in future, if not then it's good to go. Irreplaceable items tend to cause later regret after selling, more so than something that's readily available. (Ebay or discogs will get you the most money; maybe start an ebay page and wait 'til you're sure you're moving and then list a load of stuff.)

[@frederickfranchi6408]

I agree with you even though those sites get some of your money, it's the best way to move vinyl but Joe is stubborn he wants cash only good luck with that🤔

[@beatlebrad5339]

Hi Joe. Well, I do get this I am in the same boat, and I do try to get just Beatles ...LOL I try!!! You did make a lot of good points :). And CDs are easier to deal with. + a lot less cleaning and store!!!! I do look forward to more of your videos this year my friend!!!!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Thanks, Brad.

[@beatlebrad5339]

@@MeanMrMayo I was wondering about a few this myself. To see if you want to part with them 💰‼

[@meadowqueen8866]

I appreciate your honesty Joe! I want to thin my collection too. I think it will be fun to go through the collection and pare down. Perhaps an idea would be to create vids on your process of how to thin the collection down to "essentials". I would be interested to learn how others approach thinning their collections. I knew someone who took photographs of the front, back, and labels prior to their parting with specific titles in case they ever wanted to go back and see the records they let go of. Not a bad idea.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Definitely a good thought.

[@dixielandfarm]

I thought this was a rerun, but then I saw the 2023 :P My idea was to digitize lots of the collection and let it go - but I haven't had nearly the amount of time to do it... one day, I swear.

[@caleb4328]

What a coincidence as just the other day I checked out your past “Gone CD crazy” video. I have been thinning some of my collection over the last few days as well, with plans to continue adding more quality CDs/LPs to it. Cheers man Happy 2023

[@whatthejim]

I definitely respect your decision here, I make sure I listen to all the records I buy at least once! I’m quite intrigued as to what Neil Diamond albums you have, I’m a fan of his music and I would like to buy some of his records off of you!👍

[@WhitneyHouston4eva1]

Sometimes we have to purge our collections due to space. You are right about cds not taking up much space like vinyl does. Like you I only collect physical media of bands and singers I enjoy listening to.

[@robbalboni4179]

hi joe, this sounds like a good idea and i am pretty much the same way. i have cut back drastically in my collecting simply because i am basically out of room. i have never purged my collection since i started in 1976, so though i have many many cds and vinyl i have to try to be happy with what i have, which i am. of course i will still buy cds and vinyl every now and then though, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this subject, take care, rob

[@paulperigo721]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Joe. Much respect 🙏

[@MrH77]

I got into vinyl in 2016 and I now have 200 vinyl listed in my collection on Discogs. I hardly play any of them, and the excitement of 2016 and getting vinyl I had once on say cassette and then cd wained around 2019/20. I saw some guy had bought 8 versions of the latest Tears for Fears album, and he only plays the black one. I still buy vinyl but I probably only bought about 10 last year. I might have a look through mine and question why I still want to have some of them.

[@rocky-o]

hey joe...to each their own...i started collected vinyl in the 60's and never stopped....i don't own cds...and i don't buy greatest hits collections either...most of my favorite songs by artists are not the hits...the best songs are usually the album cuts....but finances have 'slowed down' my purchasing ability especially with prices the way they are now...i even purged a bunch these past few years due to health issues and such....but that never stopped my vinyl addiction, so i understand completely....we are who we are....just stay healthy....keep listening...enjoy music...and peace always my friend...rocky

[@MeanMrMayo]

And I will still be buying vinyl here and there.

[@johnbrentford5513]

I made a similar decision I have 4000 albums and I decided to cap it at that. If anything, new comes in something has to go out. But I don't look for new stuff anymore I concentrate on listening to music more not collecting more.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Wise choice, especially when getting older.

[@kimba8387]

Best of luck on this new endeavor Joe!

[@davidbagnall335]

I make sure I enjoy my CDs and Vinyl....but I agree 100% with everything you have said in your You Tube Video. Grest Video !

[@craigwarner6156]

I just got rid of 10 Bob Dylan albums and the showcase storage box they were in and they were all sealed. I needed cash and yeah I got stiffed on the cash I actually got compared to what I paid HOWEVER I had them for a couple years and not even opened a single one to listen to them and I got them all on CD which I do listen to occasionally. I don't know because I was slightly gutted to see them go because I'm thinking THEY WERE MINT THEY WERE SEALED AND THEY WERE MINE. But needs must and I now have more space for vinyl I will actually listen to.

[@freedumbrings5338]

Can't wait for your next haul

[@lylahale5284]

i think you may have already posted a video about this a while back as i remember posting that you still can collect vinyl, but my tip is, as you carry on collecting, try to get rid of some stuff you think you maybe will never play or even look at again, it was great to have at the time but i have a system where everything ive looked at or played gets put to the front of the shelving anything that remians at the back has to go...its a great system, you sort of keep levelling off your collection, you can still enjoy adding but also getting rid of too...

[@jasonmackay7499]

Hi Joe, I just wanted to say I totally understand where you're coming from. When CD's first come out I decided to sell all my non-Beatles vinyl also, that was around 89-90. It suited me fine for many years, then I went through a period of seriously regretting it, then I got over that, when I discovered streaming, Spotify in particular. I don't even buy CDs anymore! I haven't for years. I don't live in a big house and the most important thing to me is my Beatles Collection, which is very large and growing fast. I LIVE for Beatles vinyl, so streaming allows more room from other artists vinyl & CD's. I can play literally anything ever released with the push of a button, on TV, in my car, on my phone etc. And it only costs 12 bucks a month! I AM NOT from Spotify by the way! 😄 Even all The Beatles releases, deluxe box sets etc. are on there! Paul's whole new singles box is free... I will always buy Beatles vinyl, and the odd other artist also, but believe me, streaming is even easier!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Sorry but I'm not remotely interested in stuff like Spotify, which is about having nothing. I am 100% a physical media lover.

[@the80slivehere]

😊⭐👍. Bonne Chance, Joe. I have made a somewhat similar decision with my music and my movies. Mine starts with quality over quantity as a guiding principle. I currently have a movie moratorium. My vinyl is relatively small in comparison to my CDs. I am intending to maintain this general approach since it is fairly easy for me to enjoy, to store, and to move when necessary. I love vinyl, but CDs are my jam. I think that you doing a Record Show in the Spring/Summer would make a fab series of videos. It could be a source of humor. Rock Always! - Heather

[@charliewelch6859]

I think you hit the nail on the heads. It's about the music. That's alway been my attitude. Will I even listen to them. George Harrison's Dark Horses Years box comes to mind because it's a set I listen to all the time.

[@shineonugrzydieman]

Thanks for sharing Suggest keep the better issues of the Monkees vinyl. Hope you're able to get good return on those you chose sale. I'm currently selling off duplicate Beatles albums - getting nice money stack to help complete my flag and forever Japanese series.

[@pauls7488]

Just posing the question - why limit this to non-Beatles vinyl? Personally I only buy CD''s, but long ago decided I don''t need several copies of the same album in my collection. So, when The Beatles 2009 remasters were released, for example, I got rid of the 1987 CD's. The one exception I make is in instances such as the remixed Lennon CD's released 2000-2005. I have all of those in addition to the 2010 remasters, due to the different mixes on each version,

[@MeanMrMayo]

I am a Beatles Collector. That said, I think I will also be trimming *some* titles off the Beatles too ( doubles for instance).

[@pauls7488]

@@MeanMrMayo I get that - I'm a Beatles collector too, I own all the albums and solo albums from all 4 of them. That said, personally, I never had the desire to own multiple copies of the same album. It's about the music for me, whether it's The Beatles or any other artist.

[@MeanMrMayo]

@@pauls7488 People are different.

[@pauls7488]

@@MeanMrMayo Agreed.

[@greedo591]

I'd do the same if I were you! Only Beatles, Stones and the artists you really really love🎸

[@MeanMrMayo]

Early Stones too, yes.

[@greedo591]

@@MeanMrMayo Stones from 1964 to 1989, impossible to skip! Cheers from Argentina, pal.

[@craigcavaliere6744]

I am glad I didn't get the vinyl bug. When I was a kid, vinyl was on its way out and CDs were being introduced. I got hooked on buying CDs. I got sick of having this huge collection. I strictly download now unless the CD is cheaper than buying the download. My hearing isn't good enough, and I'm not going to spend the money, to get the best sound. I can store my music on my computer and my backup drives are smaller than one Super Deluxe box set.

[@AbbieOates]

I've said it before on your channel. I love CDs. They work well, and they give me artwork and a disc I can enjoy. I have bought used CDs that were made 40 years ago that play fine. If you get a good pre-amp, a CD can sound "like vinyl". I still have vinyl, 8-track and tapes, but CDs have been with me through all my collections. I think the table at a show sounds like a great idea to move unwanted vinyl.

[@moonbeamskies3346]

Great video. I like to keep my collection at a manageable size. If I don't listen to something or if something doesn't interest me as a curiosity (I keep some albums like Life With the Lions or Charles Manson's album as curios) then I get rid of it.

[@EddieJazzFan]

I've bought a lot of really cheap albums years ago that I am just going through. I play about 60 seconds of each side and ask myself, will ever want to hear this again? If not, out it goes.

[@750drums]

Record shows are a great place to sell albums, Joe. Lots of folks looking for a lot of different artists.

[@haroldsmith1213]

ive made the same decision,for me vinyl has over priced itself out ,'m over the big cover,colored vinyl ect,simply not worth it anymore and yes some vinyl i will still buy,jazz,Elvis,Beatles but compact disks are fine ,i have never not liked them,i like clear sound and not turning them over every 15 min or so-in fact during the last year i have ordered more CD's than vinyl,although couple days ago i bought one-but for most part i,m cd friendly and some labels like sundazed put out great ones with cover art ect.i know others are doing the same ,honestly it's not worth it anymore to pour increasing costs into records,they have in my opinion over priced them selves and as i've said CD's sound great and you don't need an expensive setup to appreciate them.thaks so much for this topic,wishing you the best in new year .

[@krwd]

i think there is going to be a resurgence in CD's for the same marketing reasons we heard before funny how things go around and come back

[@Jacobhayes25]

Hahaha I’m just starting on mine, only started 2 years ago still in my teens. Not that many great places to buy records near me and especially being a Beatles fan from Liverpool there’s literally no beatle records here except for new copies

[@glennonline]

I don’t agree that vinyl records are “just about the music”. It’s definitely also the artwork, look of the colourway and ultimately the aesthetic of the whole package, not to mention vinyl sounds better than CD! Vinyl to me is a much more exciting medium! If I lived closer to Long Island than 16,052km I would be interested in picking up some of your collection!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Actually, I'll agree with you on all those positives about vinyl. But it's also larger and takes up way more space, harder to skip around tracks, etc.

[@glycerinequeen3726]

Good luck! Last time i try that i end up going grazy and buying 15 elvis movie soundtrack including Harlem Holiday. Cheap, great album covers with Elvis on it. But do i listen to them? Not much. I given up having any sense at all when it comes to records.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Precisely!

[@ZJ-ne9kn]

I know i have left comments regarding this topic before but some things are worth repeating. First of all me and you are alike in many ways are tastes and what we collect not just over 2000 records but a large movie collection and old toys whatever im into a little bit of everything.. none of us especially collectors con resist the thrill of a good deal especially when its something were on the hunt for. I buy for me first but have also down sized and sold for nearly 10 years now we all go thru phases and there's nothing wrong with that do what makes you happy..

[@jameswilson7084]

You should buy Taylor Swift albums. She's really good! Start with "folklore". ha! Besides, her stuff retains its value, sometimes and then some. I bought two vinyl singles by Taylor for around $20 each. And now, one is worth $150 and the other $250. 😀 I see what you mean. I was thinking this when you showed all those old Peter & Gordon LP's. Sure, they look nice, but a best of CD would suffice. And shrinkwrap vs not shouldn't matter, if you already have a mint or near mint pressing. But I could see upgrading, if you only had a poor or okay copy of something. I wouldn't even be a completist on George Harrison or Ringo Starr. But, I fully understand why you would be, for The Beatles, Paul McCartney and John Lennon.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Perfect example about Peter and Gordon.

[@johnblaney8625]

There's no point having a mind if you're not prepared to change it. I'm having a big clear out because, like you, I have too much stuff, and the thought of moving it...

[@petepull4544]

I know this is going to take tons of time however you should get a cd recorder and transfer your lps to cds so you still have them just in a disc form

[@01real1]

7:55 - 'I also have a 5-disc CD changer... '- If they could just come up with 5 LP record changer... :-) I understand and support your decision. As for myself, as a Beatle fan (and having a limited budget), I focus on the band, so for instance, I have a few copies of The Blue album, but only The John Lennon Collection, Imagine Soundtrack, Paul's All The Best, (and RAM), George Martin's Off The Beatles Track (later pressing) and not each and every album they issued individually. And would like to get GH's Early Takes on vinyl 'cause I enjoy it sooo much! :-)

[@robdelker919]

I would just recommend that you use the funds from the collection towards something meaningful to you :)

[@mrleetheteacher]

If you decide what you want to sell and put it on a list, I would be interested to buy some / many / all (??) of your records.

[@richardwhite2344]

Hi Joe, I agree with you!!!! I have a house and still, I am purging my collection too. How many can you keep and listen too. The Albums I love and know that I will play again I am keeping, but the albums I know I will not play again, why keep them. I am sure there are people that will enjoy and want the albums that I don't need.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Yes, I didn't even get into the whole "how much time do we even have left to hear everything" factor.

[@christiandoll4435]

When it comes down to it. The Beatles are the only artists that matter. There's a few more. But collecting Beatles and solo Beatles is much more satisfying.

[@davidbartholomew1555]

Joe changing directions is a matter of personal choice. It’s nobody else’s business. I think your choice is a sound one. Good luck on selling the stuff you want to purge!

[@MeanMrMayo]

Like I said at the start, I like to fill my viewers in on new developments. 😁

[@Stickermania2853]

Joe, would be interested in a large lot of your Rock albums in shrink with hype stickers. I am a top rated seller on EBay, Thanks ‘Mr Stickermania’ from Louisville

[@nowhereman6496]

I don't believe you Joe!!! lol. Personally, I love the record store and rant videos. Love it when you rank albums, or songs, or review albums. I don't collect vinyl anymore, but, I have every vinyl record I ever bought back in the 70's and 80's. So, do what you wanna do. It's your life. I do see where you are coming from as to why you are downsizing. It should be about the music. For me, one thing I love about the vinyl, is THE SIZE. The artwork, the album cover, the poster inside. The packaging of an album is a lost art. That's what I love about vinyl. But, I agree with you, it does take up space. So, do what you gotta do. I'm gonna keep watching.

[@recordrabbit]

The worst thing about vinyl records is definitely moving them. I still have hundreds of records in storage in the States because I could not afford to move them overseas and do not have the space anyway. I'm lucky I have family with a lot of extra storage space, but I still wish I had downsized before I left.

[@spinynorman8217]

I was brought kicking and screaming into the CD age in the mid 90s but since then CDs have got better value as their fashionability died. I have about 1000 or so CDs and they too take an age to move and l have about 150 LPs but unless they are cheaper than a CD l look at it in terms of bang for your buck. CDs are great despite the bad publicity. I couldn't justify paying what an LP costs and, l can't buy second hand because l had a terrible handicap with vinyl back in the day, namely, it had to have a pristine uncreased cover and that was a annoying challenge each time l bought a record!

[@Bobmacca64]

Great video on a very interesting topic, for all of us music fans. I own about 760 cds and they don't take that much space, which is great:) Vinyl I only own around 35 or 40 tops, which is a bit of a pity, but I own those mostly for the covers, and because I think they are masterpieces( Beatles, Dylan, Stones, Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac...). Anyway, I get where you're coming from with your decision. Great move!

[@girlswanted7]

Mean Mr. Mayo, I feel like I’m at work as you have so many changes and it’s only the 2nd of the year lol.

[@stevemayner9662]

As long as you still do some vinyl I’ll be happy

[@thedarkdescent2387]

Spotify time??

[@MeanMrMayo]

Absolutely NOT! I am still forever a physical media guy. Streaming services such as Spotify are having nothing.

[@trevordixon1427]

Love vinyl.but I love cd box sets.cant afford big box sets like mccartney so I got the 2cd editions. Do what you want and can afford. Thanks always...

[@Seltaeb.909]

Joe, I’m not planning on getting rid of any of my vinyl but I am considering downsizing my Beatles collection of of other collectibles. Do you have any sources of buyers of non-record/CD memorabilia? Like you, I plan to retire and move within the next year so some of my pieces have to be parted with.

[@MeanMrMayo]

I will keep my eyes and ears open.

[@krwd]

joe it was so awesome if you would just list what you have, i for one would be willing to buy some from you, I've watched what you bought and there is a lot of good stuff. Thanks Rich

[@MeanMrMayo]

Keep watching, I may do that.

[@3cheaptrick]

Congratulations on eleven years Joe 👍👍 I can see that same thing what you are doing if it is daily or weekly that othe people that have their own KZbin chanels like you Joe they have all this vinyl laying around and wonder what should they do ? sooner or later something will come up and changes have to be made I know some like to be celbrities on here not just for updates on music just to show and tell we all love our vinyl and yes it takes up space but you have to ask yourself do you really need to buy that $300 Kiss Creatures Of The Night box set when you have two CD's and one LP its not like years ago we all were happy just to own one copy of each album by that same artist if you had two of the some you may get asked why you have two copies ? It all changed after CD's and CD box sets that came out 34 years ago with unreleased stuff while some of us ditched our turntables along with the records and stayed with the CD's I kept my turntable and got rid of some of my 80's artist on vinyl but did not think I would ever get back into buying vinyl again and to start seeing them on record shelves again . I love the CD's better than the cassette tape for burning and making coppies and ripping them into your computer and they do not take up that much space if you have most of your CD's in the original plastict jewl cases black ' clear' or double get baggies covers like you do with your LP's and store them in 16x16 CD boxes that originaly store 100 CD's with case you would be amazed with how much storage you will have without shelves and people looking at your collection while it is hidden away . Keep Up the Good Work Joe 👍👍

[@mrbeatlespro]

Fortunately or unfortunately depending how you look at it I have kept every bloody music format I ever bought cassettes,8 tracks,lps, cds, 45s, 78s, for the last 40 some-odd yrs. As they break I throw them out. My daughter listens to vinyl so every once in a while I’ll let her take 5 lps. My lps were put away for a long time when cds came out. No room for them. I focused on my Beatles collection and cds when I ran out of room I downloaded all my cds to an external hard drive to still have access to them now those are all put away now. I to have a move coming up this year haven’t decided what I’m going to do with the lp/cd collection yet. But I’m thing out the Beatles memorabilia collection while I’m laid up after my surgery on the 10th..One question does this mean your going after Beatles memorabilia after you purge?

[@MeanMrMayo]

Yes! Man, am I glad you already have most of it!

[@leonardfrausto9373]

Good reasons to downsize like you I do not need ten grateful dead lps one CD will do keep going

[@mattgregory971]

Joe I understand it can get to be a lot after while I been laying off Non Beatles Vinyl of Late . I did get Eric Burdon and War complete vinyl collection. I played all weekend. But I just buy albums I will go back and play. With cd too! The only thing I collect is the 50th anniversary edition with outtakes. Plus new vinyl has gone up in price so I have to be more picky. I hope you had a great New Year’s Eve and have a great day!!

[@karstenpost1477]

Hey Joe, just watched your latest video on slowing down in purchasing vinyls. I just want to express, that I always have great respect for your decisions and opinions. Watching it, one of George Harrison‘s great tunes came to my mind: The Light That Has Lighted The World. This song is all about changes and how important they are naturally. So keep on changing, for that’s so appropriate for a human being. Big respects from Germany by a dedicated CD buyer of similar reasons 👍🏻🍀

[@jimhines5145]

I did a similar move this past July. Except I got rid of about 1000 CDs which I gave away for free, and kept my vinyl. I did keep my Beatles/Beatles related CDs (about 120) however, even as badly as they mostly sound. Vinyl can sound better than CDs, but usually doesn't. After listening to 24/96 recordings, I felt my CDs were inferior and my goal is to replace them eventually with 24/96 files as they become available (more and more). Also, one terrible aspect of CDs, with very few exceptions, they do NOT hold any value at all. Just worthless pieces of plastic all in all.

[@MeanMrMayo]

I think maybe CDs will become more sought after sometime in the future.

[@adamlewis3729]

Joe, if you want top $ for your records, you should think about selling them on discogs.

[@genewebb2837]

I as a record collector and completist you're making a big mistake most of your vinyl. Vinyl increases in value over time especially ones that go out of Print. Over the last five years or so vinyl production has increased immensely. A lot of young people are buying vinyl more than CDs and almost any new release comes out on vinyl which is way cool for any. There are many re issues of classic albums that are reprinted many of them on colored vinyl sure to be collector items down the line since many are limited edition. Of course you will do what you want to but in ten years you'll probably be sorry you got rid of most of your vinyl. CDs are fine but most cases they don't compare to the vinyl versions Viva vinyl forever!!!!

[@MeanMrMayo]

We can agree to disagree. And I don't collect things "because they'll be worth money in the future".

[@physicalmediacollector-r8m]

CDs are the best way to listen to music...looking forward to seeing more CDs on the channel

[@mariocirillo7910]

Honestly, I’m doing the same. I have to be more selective.

[@james-jn3yk]

How are you going to go about selling them?

[@MeanMrMayo]

Did I explain that in the video?

[@GoldenOldiesMusicCollector]

Dear Joe, after reflecting on your comments, Why stop collecting vinyl? If it makes you happy then continue collecting vinyl from any of your favorite artists. It is a “Hobby” Hapoy 2023!

[@ronfowlermusic]

I still buy used vinyl, but new records are way overpriced. For me its CDs for new releases, vinyl for old stuff.

[@SkyTrapAlASMR]

I am like this with movies. I been upgrading to 4K for a lot of movies and been keeping the dvd or Blu-ray and over the last few months I been slowly downsizing the movie collection. It been great cause it has sorted out the doubles or triples I have of movies. Like yourself with Beatles Star wars for me won’t be moving.

[@franksmusic2880]

Bazooka Joe does not want to speak to you anymore..just kidding 😆

[@seand67]

Good luck Sir

[@adamlewis3729]

hey Joe, instead of CD's, why not just stream to your cell phone and hook it up to your car's bluetooth for $10/month?

[@MeanMrMayo]

Because I am a 100% physical media fan.

[@FrankEPotts]

Didn't you do this last year also...🤯

[@MeanMrMayo]

Actually DO it? No .

[@musicman699]

Hi joe, are you interested in buying cds such as some beatles, solo beatles,?

[@MeanMrMayo]

No, thanks.

[@sandranelson7124]

(Tom here.) Hey Joe, do you know a guy named John Wood from Chesterfield, Va.? He has a large record collection, himself. He may be interested in buying some of your records!!! Tell him Tom says Hello!!! If you don't know him, disregard this post, then.

[@MeanMrMayo]

Disregarded.

[@vinylboy2539]

If it's just about the music and you want the convenience of a CD changer in the car, why not get a streaming subscription where you have access to everything and no clutter. Obviously keep the Beatles vinyl and nice 'pieces' on vinyl.

[@DCToonTime]

You have access as long as the artist or their label continue the agreement with the streaming service. I always like to have the physical media. It’s mine forever.

[@MeanMrMayo]

VinylBoy25 - No, I don't take it that far. I'm still forever a Physical Media guy.

[@MeanMrMayo]

DCToonTime - Exactly.

[@vinylboy2539]

@@DCToonTimeyou say it's yours forever, is that in the same way that VHS tapes were yours forever? CD's are rapidly becoming obsolete and will be harder and harder to play. Look at the fact that you can't play then in cars.

[@DCToonTime]

@@vinylboy2539 You do know the difference between digital and analog? You can’t compare VHS tapes or cassettes to CD’s. Tapes can malfunction or break, not likely for a CD. I have had no problem playing any cd. As long as you take care of them there should be no problem. Yeah, you may have to install a CD player in a newer car. I burn my cds and then load it on an iPod and play it in the car. Works fine for me. Your logic is flawed.

[@oldskool1979]

Can you make videos of lps you will be selling maybe ?

[@MeanMrMayo]

I am considering that.