Jewel cases VS paper sleeves for CD's

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I used the univenture sleeves too. i used the ones with a flap but without the storage space for booklets. I also have different colors for different genres of music. Even with the sleeves my CD library got too large. And that's not counting DVDs, CD+Gs & VCDs. The next step I did was remove the fold over portion of the sleeve which made everything even slimmer. By time the cases were filled up again I was on my way to having everything digitized on the computer. Ripping CDs & DVDs was fairly easy. CD+Gs & VCDs was a royal pain in the azz. Digitizing laserdiscs can be best described as running face first into a brick wall. I had estimated 80 hrs to do all my laserdiscs, I did them in around 40 hrs using two players and two computers.
 
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I can say that legal considerations are the least things I'm concerned about. I wouldn't think twice if I no longer had the discs.
I won't sell my collection as a large number are record pool items that I agreed not to sell.

I believe there is benefit to keeping your word. And doing the right thing.
 
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Well said Scott. And, honestly? We know it's obviously low on the priority totem pole, but anyone could report you to the FBI, who are supposed to investigate such intellectual property crimes...

GJ
 
It's also copyright law - which allows you to retain 1 backup copy of said media. If you get rid of the media, you must also get rid of any other copies.
 
By the way, those plastic jewel cases are NOT easily recyclable (#6, with polystyrene).

I had thousands of CDs in jewel cases, now thankfully down to a few hundred jewel cases. But I felt bad throwing away all of that plastic.

I should clarify: most communities will not accept #6 plastics because of their low scrap value and difficulty to recycle. Unfortunately, they takes hundreds of years to decay. Some Targets and other stores may take them, unfortunately, mine do not.
 
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tunes4046 said:
I have about 10,000 CD,s I want to keep for legal purposes but really want to condense the space they take up, how much room will I be saving by putting them in paper sleeves. In reality the jewel cases are not in great shape from years of road use so there is no real reason to keep them, I also have not played a CD in any device in well over 5 years
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Paper sleeves will save the most space and the ratio is almost 5:1 versus a jewel box. I know because all my mobile libraries in the CD era were in single drawer road cases. The drawers held 500 CDs in paper sleeves, but only 110 jewel boxes.

Frankly, I wouldn't bother storing the CDs if you never intend to use them again. You have the purchase information which is probably part of your income tax returns. That's as much legal information as you'll need - and NO ONE is ever going to pursue you over this issue. (Even Sound Choice is finally getting slapped down repeatedly over it's karaoke trademark scam.)
 
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tunes4046 said:
Can anyone answer my question ???
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I would think the plastic jewel cases would keep them from being damaged...
at least more than paper sleeves. Even if just for storage.
Besides, if you switch them all over to paper sleeves, then ya gotta find a way to get rid of 10,00 plastic jewel cases.
I always liked mine in cases, so I could read the artists and title on the edge,
rather than flipping thru each one, trying to find what you're looking for.
 
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Ausumm said:
I would think the plastic jewel cases would keep them from being damaged...
at least more than paper sleeves. Even if just for storage.
Besides, if you switch them all over to paper sleeves, then ya gotta find a way to get rid of 10,00 plastic jewel cases.
I always liked mine in cases, so I could read the artists and title on the edge,
rather than flipping thru each one, trying to find what you're looking for.
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I can almost guarantee after switching them to paper sleeves I will never touch them again as far as disposal there is currently a 20 yard construction dumpster at my house for a remodeling project that's where the cases will end up
 
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Just to be a nice guy...
you should call local college radio stations and see if they want them.
Or, at least see in you can recycle them.
 
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There's lots of craft ideas for empty cases .. maybe the Senior Center or local schools might want them ... Cd Case Crafts
 
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Ausumm said:
I would think the plastic jewel cases would keep them from being damaged...
at least more than paper sleeves. Even if just for storage.
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Nope. Mine were in paper sleeves in a working road case. After 10 years I finally had to throw out one copy of AC/DC Back in Black that had become worn. That's just 1 out of 5 copies of a frequently used CD in 10 years.

My sleeves were made from large coin style envelopes sealed and cut in half (paper sleeves for CDs were not yet being made at that time.) The stuff they make today is probably softer and possibly lined.

Also, in a mobile application all of the weight is contained in the books/paper and the jewel case. Leave those behind and the weight is no longer an issue carrying 500 CDs in a single road case. (Even uni-venture sleeves are too heavy - especially if you keep the books/paper.
 
I don't disagree. I think the one reason the Univentures (and ones like it) were big is because you can have the front and rear labels - moreso the rear label as that generally contained the track listing.
 
Proformance said:
Nope. Mine were in paper sleeves in a working road case. After 10 years I finally had to throw out one copy of AC/DC Back in Black that had become worn. That's just 1 out of 5 copies of a frequently used CD.
Also, in a mobile application all of the weight is contained in the books/paper and the jewel case. Leave those behind and the weight is no longer an issue carrying 500 CDs in a single road case.
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Okay, YOU didn't have an issue. That settles it.
There is no way that jewel cases protect CD's better than paper sleeves.
YOU CAN CLOSE THE THREAD NOW!!!

And, if you read all the posts, you'd see that he is NOT taking them on the road anymore,
he is putting them in storage and using paper sleeves to save space.
 
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Ausumm said:
Okay, YOU didn't have an issue. That settles it.
There is no way that jewel cases protect CD's better than paper sleeves.
YOU CAN CLOSE THE THREAD NOW!!!

And, if you read all the posts, you'd see that he is NOT taking them on the road anymore,
he is putting them in storage and using paper sleeves to save space.
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Doesn't matter - his biggest concern in STORAGE is not the container but the environment. If it's not humidity and temperature controlled whatever he uses will fail over time. Vinyl pockets deteriorate and I second what another poster said about them getting sticky. Paper is prone to hold mold and mildew (including the booklet/cover art) The plastic layer of the CD itself can also deteriorate over time, or end up with stains and stuck bits of the sleeve on it's surface.

If you really want to store these things long term you need to consider some environmental controls or perhaps vaccum sealing some larger containers. #1 priority is humidity - that will be the first and fastest killer. #2 is high heat - don't put them in the attic. :)
 
Proformance said:
Doesn't matter - his biggest concern in STORAGE is not the container but the environment. If it's not humidity and temperature controlled whatever he uses will fail over time. Vinyl pockets deteriorate and I second what another poster said about them getting sticky. Paper is prone to hold mold and mildew (including the booklet/cover art) The plastic layer of the CD itself can also deteriorate over time, or end up with stains and stuck bits of the sleeve on it's surface.

If you really want to store these things long term you need to consider some environmental controls or perhaps vaccum sealing some larger containers. #1 priority is humidity - that will be the first and fastest killer. #2 is high heat - don't put them in the attic. :)
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My only reason for keeping them is legal rights I could care less if the mold as Liang's as if I ever get asked to prove ownership on my music library I can say stop over and see my collection
 
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tunes4046 said:
My only reason for keeping them is legal rights I could care less if the mold as Liang's as if I ever get asked to prove ownership on my music library I can say stop over and see my collection
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You secured your 'legal rights' the day you paid for them. No one is going to ask to see your CD collection.

In a few more years you'll have to explain to people what a CD is because you'll be the only person still holding on to them. I recommend you put that dumpster to good use and dispose of them all - every last one.
 
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Proformance said:
You secured your 'legal rights' the day you paid for them. No one is going to ask to see your CD collection.

In a few more years you'll have to explain to people what a CD is because you'll be the only person still holding on to them. I recommend you put that dumpster to good use and dispose of them all - every last one.
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I really don't care about your opinion
 
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