The end of the CD?

STEED · 01-10-08, 07:52 AM

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Slump in album sales could see end of CD

The record industry suffered a double whammy at the beginning of 2008, as album sales were hit by a catastrophic decline, according to new figures, and experts predicted that plans to legalise the copying of music between formats could soon render the CD redundant.
The BPI, which represents the UK music industry, has revealed that sales of albums had plunged by a remarkable 10.8 per cent in 2007. When compilations and soundtracks were stripped out of the figures the fall was an even more dramatic 14.3 per cent on the previous year, which in turn was nearly 3 per cent down on 2005 sales.

http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/news/article3321395.ece

They should not charge the earth for them, bring the price down more and people may buy more CD's. I can not speak for the rest of the world but here in the UK they cost to much, true to say if you hang on for a couple of years the price will fall but not by much.

Tchocky · 01-10-08, 07:54 AM

Another factor in this years drop in CD sales was the horrid release schedule. most indicators show that it wasn't a great year for new music.

Skybird · 01-10-08, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tchocky

Another factor in this years drop in CD sales was the horrid release schedule. most indicators show that it wasn't a great year for new music.

And my indicators say there is not much great music over all the past years. I suspect they even do not record new CD anymore since a couple of years, just release the garbage they have found in their waste bins from failed music attempts since the mid 90s.

Brittney Spears' biography is symptomatic for the pop business, on several levels.

Jimbuna · 01-10-08, 09:08 AM

Very suprised at the high prices people are still expected to pay in the UK.

The more they charge, the more people they drive to illegal downloads.

SUBMAN1 · 01-10-08, 10:27 AM

With the poor quality of compressed music, I highly doubt CD's will ever go away. If they start releasing in a format like FLAC though, then maybe. Then I could burn back to a CD in original quality.

CD's are ridiculously priced though - almost $20 for a single CD!!!

-S

PS. And their slump in CD sales has nothing to do with pirates and illegal downloading. THe real reason is, if you go to your local CD store right now, is there a damn thing in there that you want?

Sea Demon · 01-10-08, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

PS. And their slump in CD sales has nothing to do with pirates and illegal downloading. THe real reason is, if you go to your local CD store right now, is there a damn thing in there that you want?

Good point. It looks like there is a glut of recording artists out there putting out albums, and most are pretty crappy. The record companies these days are giving any two-bit act a record contract, and then standing back to watch the results. If it sells, they further fund that artist. If not, they eliminate them from the label and they get no further funding. This has led to lots of musical choices in the music stores, but lower quality of choices. I seldom buy any CD's because alot of it just sucks. There are some bands/artists I do particularly like. I just wait for them to release something new and get that.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-10-08, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by STEED

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Slump in album sales could see end of CD

The record industry suffered a double whammy at the beginning of 2008, as album sales were hit by a catastrophic decline, according to new figures, and experts predicted that plans to legalise the copying of music between formats could soon render the CD redundant.
The BPI, which represents the UK music industry, has revealed that sales of albums had plunged by a remarkable 10.8 per cent in 2007. When compilations and soundtracks were stripped out of the figures the fall was an even more dramatic 14.3 per cent on the previous year, which in turn was nearly 3 per cent down on 2005 sales.

http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/news/article3321395.ece

They should not charge the earth for them, bring the price down more and people may buy more CD's. I can not speak for the rest of the world but here in the UK they cost to much, true to say if you hang on for a couple of years the price will fall but not by much.

In Canada they are fairly cheap now, even new ones and especially older CDs. It is not surprising they are on their way out, they have been for awhile. They have survived for 20 + years, what was the life of a cassette, 8-Track and the 45', not as long, especially the first two. Vinyl still endures.

RDP

Jimbuna · 01-10-08, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

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Originally Posted by STEED

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Slump in album sales could see end of CD

The record industry suffered a double whammy at the beginning of 2008, as album sales were hit by a catastrophic decline, according to new figures, and experts predicted that plans to legalise the copying of music between formats could soon render the CD redundant.
The BPI, which represents the UK music industry, has revealed that sales of albums had plunged by a remarkable 10.8 per cent in 2007. When compilations and soundtracks were stripped out of the figures the fall was an even more dramatic 14.3 per cent on the previous year, which in turn was nearly 3 per cent down on 2005 sales.

http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/news/article3321395.ece

They should not charge the earth for them, bring the price down more and people may buy more CD's. I can not speak for the rest of the world but here in the UK they cost to much, true to say if you hang on for a couple of years the price will fall but not by much.

In Canada they are fairly cheap now, even new ones and especially older CDs. It is not surprising they are on their way out, they have been for awhile. They have survived for 20 + years, what was the life of a cassette, 8-Track and the 45', not as long, especially the first two. Vinyl still endures.

RDP

Only because they have a secondary use as.......drinks coasters

STEED · 01-10-08, 12:46 PM

To be honest folks and as already pointed out todays pop music sucks.

ReallyDedPoet · 01-10-08, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

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Originally Posted by reallydedpoet

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Originally Posted by STEED

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Slump in album sales could see end of CD

The record industry suffered a double whammy at the beginning of 2008, as album sales were hit by a catastrophic decline, according to new figures, and experts predicted that plans to legalise the copying of music between formats could soon render the CD redundant.
The BPI, which represents the UK music industry, has revealed that sales of albums had plunged by a remarkable 10.8 per cent in 2007. When compilations and soundtracks were stripped out of the figures the fall was an even more dramatic 14.3 per cent on the previous year, which in turn was nearly 3 per cent down on 2005 sales.

http://arts.independent.co.uk/music/news/article3321395.ece

They should not charge the earth for them, bring the price down more and people may buy more CD's. I can not speak for the rest of the world but here in the UK they cost to much, true to say if you hang on for a couple of years the price will fall but not by much.

In Canada they are fairly cheap now, even new ones and especially older CDs. It is not surprising they are on their way out, they have been for awhile. They have survived for 20 + years, what was the life of a cassette, 8-Track and the 45', not as long, especially the first two. Vinyl still endures.

RDP

Only because they have a secondary use as.......drinks coasters

he, he, good one

RDP

Sailor Steve · 01-10-08, 03:03 PM

As was already shown, Steed, you're not alone. Movie DVDs are available for as little as $1 dollar, with a huge variety going for $5 and up.

When the music industry realizes that they'll make more money by selling them for less, the prices will come down.

Jimbuna · 01-11-08, 11:01 AM

They want to hurry up in the UK then!!

That's been the view held by millions for quite a few years now :hmm:

01-10-08, 07:54 AM	#2
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Another factor in this years drop in CD sales was the horrid release schedule. most indicators show that it wasn't a great year for new music. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Very suprised at the high prices people are still expected to pay in the UK. The more they charge, the more people they drive to illegal downloads. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-10-08, 10:27 AM	#5
SUBMAN1 Rear Admiral Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 11,866 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	With the poor quality of compressed music, I highly doubt CD's will ever go away. If they start releasing in a format like FLAC though, then maybe. Then I could burn back to a CD in original quality. CD's are ridiculously priced though - almost $20 for a single CD!!! -S PS. And their slump in CD sales has nothing to do with pirates and illegal downloading. THe real reason is, if you go to your local CD store right now, is there a damn thing in there that you want? __________________

01-10-08, 12:46 PM	#9
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	To be honest folks and as already pointed out todays pop music sucks. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	As was already shown, Steed, you're not alone. Movie DVDs are available for as little as $1 dollar, with a huge variety going for $5 and up. When the music industry realizes that they'll make more money by selling them for less, the prices will come down. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-11-08, 11:01 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,552 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	They want to hurry up in the UK then!! That's been the view held by millions for quite a few years now :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!