CD collection out of control blues!

[Boatman]

Anyone else got to that stage where their CD collections have a life of their own?

CDs in the wrong boxes, empty boxes etc?

Has anyone on the forum still got a neatly filed collection in alphabetical order and listed?

What is the answer...

[Lindsay]

My cd collection is a total mess at the moment, my own fault though, i had cd's everywhere picking tracks for compilation cd's for my hols. I'll sort it out later, to busy havin' a beer and chillin' to worry

[Nick from Cheshire]

Not only is our CD collection in alphabetical order by artist, but each artists work is then in chronological order

Thats the theory, anyway. In reality, at any given point some of the cds are in the cars, some are in the kitchen by the cd player, some are in the lounge by the hifi, and some are upstairs by the computer.

But at least the right cds are in the right cases ;D

The answer, Boatman, is to get a Liz They really do keep you organised.

[Richard & Amanda In Cornwall]

Due to my anorakism ours is in order, all cases replaced if damaged,discs all inserted with title at top if you know what I mean!!!all level on the shelves.I can sit and annoy Amanda making sure all is correct.
What is the studio like then Mr Price?

[metalhead]

nick said:

Not only is our CD collection in alphabetical order by artist, but each artists work is then in chronological order

Thats the theory, anyway. In reality, at any given point some of the cds are in the cars, some are in the kitchen by the cd player, some are in the lounge by the hifi, and some are upstairs by the computer.

But at least the right cds are in the right cases ;D

Ditto that statement, reference our cd collection.

[Boatman]

1. THE REVERSE TARDIS EFFECT
After carefully calculating the amount of space you need to fit your CD collection in, you reach the M’s and have to do many re-shuffles and end up with a homeless heap that won’t fit.
2. RUTHLESSLY ALPHABETICAL
You are male (probably). Being obsessive, you also develop variations including chronological order within band and, to show off to others, you list numbers before letters.
3. LIFE PHASE
Your record collection is like an archaeological site – the deeper you dig in the rack, the more layers of ancient treasure you’ll find. You don’t want to throw your past away, but prefer to leave it buried and semi-forgotten.
4. MINIMALIST
The sight of a pile of CDs or records cluttering up your bare
floorboards sends you into fits of anxiety. Anything you haven’t listened to in the past year is thrown out, given to Oxfam, or sold to fund your house improvements.
5. LAST LISTENER
Like moths to a flame, CDs you listened to last seem to congregate in heaps around your stereo. This often leads to exciting moments of serendipity as CDs you forgot you owned turn up when you accidentally knock the heaps over!
6. A MOMENTARY LAPSE OF REASON
Discs that are not clearly labelled, like Floyd’s The Division Bell, are very pretty but delay their return to the right box.
7. RANDOM ACCESS
When in a rush, CDs are sometimes put in the wrong boxes. Later you spend twice as much time trying to find the CD you really want to hear.
8. THE CROSS-REFERENCER
Descriptive of one who files Francis Dunnery under It Bites.
9. THE DOUBLE CROSS-REFERENCER
One who, having decided upon the above, has the subsequent problem of whether to file Ritchie Blackmore under Deep Purple or Rainbow.
10. THE NOVICE
A newcomer to the collecting business who puts The Enid, The Cure etc in the T section!
11. (To suffer from) VARIANT CHRONOLOGISM
The problem encountered when a retrospective live album is released from an earlier band line-up, i.e. to file chronologically would be out of synch with the line-ups and vice-versa.
12. THE MULTI-FORMATTER
A collector who is continually undecided as to whether he should file CD singles alongside CD albums, or keep them separate.
13. NON-STANDARD CD CASING/PACKAGING
The blighters are very novel, but they play havoc with storage
14. THE GEOGRAPHER
One who files by country of origin. (Like the CRS).
15. THE MISSING CD PROBLEM
Also known as empty box syndrome. Where do those CDs go? I would tell you, but the answer I wrote has disappeared!
16. LOGICAL LIBRARIAN ORDER
Each CD has a unique ref. All CDs are filed into a genre-group; then divided alphabetically by artist. Each group has a compilations section within it, sorted alphabetically by title. The usual genre-labels used are: Classical; Jazz; Ethnic; Folk; Film/Opera; Rock/Pop; & Relaxation. Zzzz
17. THE COMPLICATION OF COMPILATIONS
Do you file them under music-type, title or what?
18. THE COMPILATION CONONDRUM
Should compilation albums get filed under "V" for Various and then sub-filed alphabetically, or alphabetically by album title, leading to a glut of titles in the "T" section - as in:"The greatest hits of”…etc.
19. THE CHRONOLOGICAL WALL
This lurks in some of those 2 CD sets that bring together 2 non - sequential (chronologically speaking) albums e.g. Gentle Giant's: Playing the Fool & Civilian, in one CD package. Yes, there's an answer in this case - get 2 jewel cases & split the set; but that'll mean having to decide which one gets the CD booklet!
20. LOST IN SPACE & TIME SYNDROME
After years of good housekeeping, suddenly your CD lists are out of date or lost. Storage space has run out, you don’t seem to have the time or will to regain control. Verdict: Oh dear
21. THE UNWANTED CDs PILE
A bit like the minimalist, but here are some ideas on how to dispose of them, depending on the degree of direness the CD has. Recycling is a firm favourite, so here we go.
A MUG’S GAME
Remember that expensive CD you bought and now hate? What a mug you felt when even the charity shop refused it! Put the CD on the table, tea-coaster style (shiny-side up), then place a hot mug of tea/coffee on it and with a mad laugh ask “Now who feels a mug?” Repeat as required until the doctor arrives.
THE PECKING ORDER
Yes, as you know CDs hung on string from the ceilings of turkey-pens have the effect of stopping the birds pecking each other. They see the shiny, pretty thing and are attracted to it (as we were) but being street-wise old birds they read the cover and cluck “Oh no, not that!” They peck at the CDs like critics and all live happily ever after, well, until Christmas

[Boatman]

Other uses for CDs?

[metalhead]

boatman said:

21. THE UNWANTED CDs PILE

This pile is now becoming almost as large as my wanted cd pile. Which begs the question.........Why did I buy them in the first place!!!