How BIG is yours?

Well, our collection probably tops out at a few hundred CD's, which is probably a bit lopsided considering the 2-channel portion of our system retails around 11 or 12k (not including cabling). well, i suppose 300 CD's retails for around 4 or 5k (wow! never thought about that), so I guess it's not THAT lopsided. we only have 2 or 3 LPs, inherited, which is why we haven't gotten into analog yet. We do almost all of our shopping online, so it's hard to get into vinyl, which is kinda sad...

Like Abstract7, I am a fellow sufferer of CRS disease, especially the "can't remember what you have or where you put them" part. I have CDs covering every square inch of horizontal storage space in my house and in my cars (before I got married, my collection covered every square inch of horizontal space period. This made walkin gin my house a real adventure). I also have a basement full of cables, etc. I love music and audoio equipment, but I have no interest in organizing music or audio equipment, so I really have no idea how many CDs I have. I also have in storage about a thousand LPs from college that I'm sure are unplayable by now.

I'm not sure, probably over 1200 LPs and a similar number of Cds, and between 40 and 50 SACDs (growing as good releases come out). These days I tend to buy mostly vinyl and SACDs, holding off on CDs unless I know it won't come out on SACD and I want the musical performance (such as the recent NY Philharmonic boxed sets that the orchestra has released on its own label). Used to have more LPs but sold a lot back in college, to my current chagrin. Sean, wait till you go over 50. The senior moments become more and more frequent. And Abstract7, I should hire you to catalog my collection for me, as I just plain can't find the time or the patience to do it.

Small by the big leaguers standards here!!!! 430 CD´s...
As abstract pointed out would like to hear how do you guys keep inventory and index your collections.....see I have a "growing" problem with this.... and sometimes finding that candy that comes to mind doesn´t come as easy as I'd like
Luis

A few people have mentioned they would like my system--or me to catalog for them (NO WAY!!) Putting the data in is a labor of love--I could only do it for my collection. Now I maintain it with more and more purchases. My method uses Microsoft Access. If you have Access 97 or higher, my template, reports and queries should work for you. I would be happy to share the template with anyone that wants it. There are some significant caveats to it--especially if you have a large classical collection. There is no place for conductor, symphony, etc. I categorize by Artist/Composer and Title/Work only. It's also difficult to find particular classical works that are just one part of the program (multiple composers and multiple works). I developed this prior to having much classical and have never re-designed it--but probably should. If anyone wants the template--e-mail me and I'll send it to you.