Music CD Piracy... Who is kidding who?  

I'm with you on this one hun. Like you, I had a large collection of vinyl, then got a cd player and cd's. My partner and I still have a huge collection of vinyl between us and an equally huge cd collection. However, there are a lot of albums we would love to have on cd and just can't afford them as the prices are way too high. The bands don't make from the sale of cd's only the record companies.

That's where we win though. The dirty little secret is, if you have it on vinyl, cassette, CD or even 8 track, you can copy it for your own use as many times as you want. That also means that if you own it on a hard copy medium, you can also have the same version of the song on your computer.

That's right, if you have Frampton Comes Alive on album, you can download Frampton Comes Alive. You don't have to buy it on CD (or whatever) anymore!


Btw, in answer to your question about how they can justify charging $20 for a CD that costs less than $2 to produce? Because that is what people are willing to pay.

Well you are right about the music piracy not starting to around th year 2000, when people could afford a computer and burn CD's. I grew up in the 50's but most of the music I really started to buy was in the 60's as well as that is the time I was a young teenager and bought many records. I did not buy my CD actually I won it in a club in the late '80's. which I was so happy that I did not have to buy it,. But have had many hours of listening to some wonderful music. I would have to agree with you completely when it does not cost hardly anything to make and yet they charge the consumer so much money for them.

Thanks for the best response

Hey Aussie...just clicked on this topic because it was at the top of your discussions...then I noticed you posted it 6 months ago...and you didn't rate! Tch, tch! LOl. I see the best response was given...but ratings wide open...hope you will at least give me a plus...just for showing up and adding to this topic. Just razzing you my friend...your call of course.

Anyway, I do not think you are out of line on your observations about the music industry at all...they re-cycle and re-mix everything...and make money on artists and their music long after they are dead, buried and long gone. So yes, I agree with your position and it is a great reminder for those who download...and 'pirate' from the music moguls that are; "Soooooooo hard done by...boo-hoo!!!"

Anyway good talking points as always. I added some comments to your funny post on the ratings..and threw down a challenge...being that you have a way of shaking things up. Let me know that you think. We'll be back to you about the forum...your office was appreciated and I hope you know that.

Cheers,
Raia