digital vs cd

[bryan32]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 6:49pm

hi some people love streaming shows but I love cd's  alot of record copies just do digit and it is not fair for people who love cd's like me

[gibsons2]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 6:56pm

It's called supply and demand. Also, it's year 2023 outside 

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 7:30pm

There aren’t that many recent cast albums that are only available digitally. Most of them eventually find their way to CD even if it comes several months after the digital release. I’m not sure what’s taking so long with Mrs. Doubtfire but maybe a CD release will coincide with the upcoming national tour since they will likely want a CD to sell at the merch booth.

[nealb1]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 7:31pm

I always purchase cds, the physical media that I can hold in my hand.  Absolutely!  Love the extensive liner notes that are included in the cd packaging.   Don't subscribe to any streaming services.  As great as they are and that you can watch them when you want, once it's removed from the platform, it's gone.  Having it on a dvd, you can watch it whenever you want.  

I wouldn't even know how to download a digital cd/record/album to my computer.  Have no clue.  And, even if I did, I have no desire to.  

Updated On: 8/5/23 at 07:31 PM

[JasonC3]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 7:44pm

You hit the button that says "Download" after making the purchase.

[veronicamae]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 7:52pm

gibsons2 said: "It's called supply and demand. Also, it's year 2023 outside"

We've previously established on this board that Bryan really loves to collect cast recording CDs and we shouldn't talk down to him about it. He just really, really likes to collect cast recording CDs.

Bryan, I'm not sure what show(s) you're hoping for, but the very sad reality is that it costs money to manufacture CDs and sometimes shows don't have the budget to do so, and I'm sorry that means you won't always get to add those shows to your collection. It sucks.

Updated On: 8/5/23 at 07:52 PM

[gibsons2]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 8:46pm

veronicamae said: "gibsons2 said: "It's called supply and demand. Also, it's year 2023 outside"

We've previously established on this board that Bryan really loves to collect cast recording CDs and we shouldn't talk down to him about it. He just really, really likes to collect cast recording CDs.

Bryan, I'm not sure what show(s) you're hoping for, but the very sad reality is that it costs money to manufacture CDs and sometimes shows don't have the budget to do so, and I'm sorry that means you won't always get to add those shows to your collection. It sucks. "

Apologies,  was not aware of this. 

[jimmycurry01]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 8:49pm

I stick with CDs because with a CD, I own my copy of the album. Going digital means you do not own a copy of the album, but instead a license to play and listen to the album so long as it is kept digitally available (unless backed up to a personal hard drive). I have paid for digital content in the past and have seen it disappear from the servers. When all you own is the license, there isn't much you can do about that. With a physical copy, it's mine until I die, or the physical copy breaks, so I will always purchase a physical copy so long as they keep getting made.

With all that being said, despite owning many cast albums on CD, my primary means of listening to those same recordings is via Spotify. It's most convenient.

[djjd007]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 9:20pm

There is a great argument to owning physical media and with the revival of vinyl, we’re seeing a resurgence in bonus features and artwork so the physical media is making a comeback. 
 

My peeve is when cast/theatre albums aren’t made available in 24 bit, 48k as well as CD quality. I would gladly pay the extra and it’s not that difficult to add that as a download option. I also prefer services where things aren’t “optimized for Apple”, etc. I want as high res and direct master transfers without interference. And with music that demands dynamic sound, higher quality will always be a noticeable difference. 

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 9:50pm

Music is pretty much the only artistic medium where I'm not ride-or-die for physical media, so although I'm perfectly okay buying music mostly digitally I'm also completely sympathetic to people who want it on CD or vinyl.

[veronicamae]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 11:32pm

During the era of CD-RW drives and burning your own CDs, I loved teaching myself how to use Photoshop and designing/faking CD artwork. I even bought the templated sheets to make jewel case inserts and disc sticker overlays. I wonder if those still exist? Because artwrok for shows is readily available online in very high quality, plus production photos and full cast/creator/song lists and more - one could make their own cast recording on CD from a digital download for their collection - if they have the tools, etc!

[IronMan]

Posted: 8/5/23 at 11:35pm

CDs?????? Who the heck uses that outdated format?

I'll stick with my vinyl, thank you. 

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 8/6/23 at 1:46am

I'm still 100% CD too. I have no idea how digital music works.