Different mixes of tracks on singles – 18 mix types explained
What are all those different mixes of tracks on singles? 18 common mix types explained, so you know what to expect from your new purchases!
CD
They used to be the future, but are now littering charity shops and adorning scarecrows’ necks everywhere. Will they ever make a comeback, as vinyl, and to a lesser extent the cassette, has done? Here you can find all articles about these supposedly indestructible silvery things which gave us some of us our first taste of digital music.
AAD? ADD? DDD? What are SPARS codes?
AAD? ADD? DDD? What are these weird codes on my CDs? Learn what SPARS codes are, and if your CDs are purely digital creations – or not!
Promos – what they are, how to identify them and whether you’ll get in trouble for buying them?!
What’s a promo? Is it the same as a white label? How do you identify promos? And will the police batter your door down if you buy one?!
Record fairs – a great chance to help build an amazing collection!
Learn what record fairs are, where to find them and what you and your soon-to-be-empty wallet or purse can expect to find once you’re there.
PDO CD bronzing – are yours affected, and can you stop it destroying your CDs?
What is CD bronzing? Which CDs are affected? Any of yours? And more importantly, can you stop it destroying your cherished CDs?
Compact disc care – handling, storing and cleaning your CDs to prolong their useful life
These easy compact disc care tips will help you store and clean your CDs so you can still be enjoying the music on them in many years to come!