I remember in the good old days (about 5 years ago) when I had under 40 CDs.  Last count, I’m up to somewhere near 600, with few signs of slowing.  I can blame John Zorn for most of it (he’s the largest single artist % and he spurred on my collecting).  The money spent (especially to a high school and college student) is very painful indeed.  I try not to think of such depressing topics.  I really feel that those shiny discs are like any other drug that psychologically addicts…you just need your fix.  There is much guilt after a binge. Maybe rehab for CD collectors would be a welcomed addition to the music community.  Though, it is people like us that keep small labels in business, so it’s not a bad thing altogether.

Zach

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From: zorn-list-bounces+zsteiner=butler.edu@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:zorn-list-bounces+zsteiner=butler.edu@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of RBranch97@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 9:47 AM
To: zorn-list@mailman.xmission.com
Subject: Massive CD Collections!!

Maybe the time has come to discuss just how BIG our CD Collections are!  What on earth were we thinking about?...   how much $$ was involved...how taste change...where do we go from here...etc...