Japanese reissue CD question

SHEEZE! I guess I should have just been happy with my Elektra copy!! I figured since Japanese vinyl is killer then Japanese CDs would be also.I wanted a GOOD vinyl copy of the Black album but the prices are sky high for this album.Oh well,live and learn (and blow money)

Since CDs are cheap to make and the master can be stored on computer media, I doubt many CDs will ever become "valuable". A friend had a very valuable Laserdisc collection; all special editions and collectors editions. They DVDs came out and the laserdisc became almost worthless overnight.

david: i've collected japanese pressings of lp's for many years and have hundreds now in my vinyl library. the great bulk of these records are more valuable than their american counterparts because they are pressed on virgin vinyl and are "remastered," most but certainly not all, more pleasingly done than other versions. they are also readily identifiable because of the obi strip that bands all "complete" albums.

japanese cd's are, likewise, generally remastered versions but done on the same aluminum blanks as the "originals." many of these cd's are remastered a little "hot" or bright for my tastes. i therefore generally avoid purchasing such cd's unless i know they are "collectable" (e.g., all the beatles albums) or are "japanese only" recordings (e.g., collections of paul simon and bruce springsteen, particularly live asian concerts). in my view, it is not generally worth the premium charged to buy japanese cd's that are mere "copies" of other pressings; there are exceptions, as noted, but best be aware of what you covet. good listening. -kelly

Thanks Kelly,Grumpy and Sugar.Im expanding my music collection to include CDs and Im now up to 12 CDs!
I see some real low prices on eBay for used CDs.Check it out!I still feel vinyl is the best bet and best bang for the buck.I will keep hunting for a copy of the "Black Album" on vinyl..... anyone have one for sale??