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ZTT CDs
by Simon Daw 12 Mar '03

12 Mar '03

In order to create some extra storage space I am thinning out my ZTT collection. You can see the items that I've got up for auction here: http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&userid=jp_8080 Simon

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by Betty Trimbo 07 Mar '03

07 Mar '03

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Re: [ZTT] Rotting CDs
by Robert Marston 06 Mar '03

06 Mar '03

I think you'll find that CDs (as in normally produced music cds) are pressed (rather than burnt) with the dips imprinted onto the thicker clear plastic layer. Then a reflective silver layer is added on top to enhance reading. Then a laquer is added on top of that to protect the silver layer. Then finally the label (artists name, etc) is printed on top. Anyone whos got Orbital's fantactic 'The Altogether' DVD can watch this being done in one variation of their videos. Howver I've never seen a product that will repair the silver side of a CD. Only repairing the read/clear side. >From: TheMgnt(a)aol.com >Reply-To: ztt(a)mailman.xmission.com >To: ztt(a)mailman.xmission.com >Subject: Re: [ZTT] Rotting CDs >Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2003 08:43:33 EST > > > The information is, in any case, recorded on the > > plastic so, in theory, if anyone knows of any kits to repair CDs, >repainting > > the plastic with silver should make them work again... anyone tried >this? > > can anyone recommend any good kits?? > >You got that a little backwards. :) > >The data is encoded on the silver (compare to a CDR, burned compared to >empty, assuming you have a burner) so patching the silver won't do >anything. > >There are kits which will repair the plastic if it gets scratched, tho. >When >the disc is scratched deep enough the laser gets reflected away from the >silver layer it's trying to read. The kit fills in the crack with clear >poxy >or something or other which allows the laser to pass thru making the disc >readable again. Cant recommend any as I haven't scratched a disc since the >late 80s, but I have used the stuff with success. :) > >As far as your CD rot goes, I'd suggest making CDR copies asap. I really >should do this with my KLF discs. None are rotting, but are of the type >that >do. > >-paul > >Currently in rotation: We're a Happy Family - (Ramones Tribute) - VA; >Bongos >Bass and Bob - Never Mind the Sex Pistols, Here's...; Pet Shop Boys - >Release >/ Disco 3 > >_______________________________________________ >ZTT mailing list >ZTT(a)mailman.xmission.com >http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ztt _________________________________________________________________ Worried what your kids see online? Protect them better with MSN 8 http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental&pgmarket=en-gb&XAPID=186&DI=1059

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Re: [ZTT] Rotting CDs
by TheMgnt＠aol.com 06 Mar '03

06 Mar '03

> The information is, in any case, recorded on the > plastic so, in theory, if anyone knows of any kits to repair CDs, repainting > the plastic with silver should make them work again... anyone tried this? > can anyone recommend any good kits?? You got that a little backwards. :) The data is encoded on the silver (compare to a CDR, burned compared to empty, assuming you have a burner) so patching the silver won't do anything. There are kits which will repair the plastic if it gets scratched, tho. When the disc is scratched deep enough the laser gets reflected away from the silver layer it's trying to read. The kit fills in the crack with clear poxy or something or other which allows the laser to pass thru making the disc readable again. Cant recommend any as I haven't scratched a disc since the late 80s, but I have used the stuff with success. :) As far as your CD rot goes, I'd suggest making CDR copies asap. I really should do this with my KLF discs. None are rotting, but are of the type that do. -paul Currently in rotation: We're a Happy Family - (Ramones Tribute) - VA; Bongos Bass and Bob - Never Mind the Sex Pistols, Here's...; Pet Shop Boys - Release / Disco 3

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Rotting CDs
by Juan Lopez 05 Mar '03

05 Mar '03

The worst thing about the whole rotting CDs situation is the fact that it is ONLY really rare CDs that seem to disintegrate... all of the Claudia Brucken CDs I got on the Island label are rotting... Charles is wrong to think that they were made as gold discs, they were originally silver but have over time yellowed and turned gold until the silver is so rotten that it starts flaking off. The information is, in any case, recorded on the plastic so, in theory, if anyone knows of any kits to repair CDs, repainting the plastic with silver should make them work again... anyone tried this? can anyone recommend any good kits?? CDs I have that are disintegrating include CD Singles from ABC, a US pressing of A Secret Wish by Propaganda (developing some very odd fraktals, weird really), any CDs from Polygram Manufacturing (bast*rds!) as well as a Human League CD single of Love is All that Matters. There are many more but I don't want to depress myself. Funny isn't it that it's only the CDs that are deleted or super rare that self destruct... Isn't it great meanwhile and moving almost back to topic that TCH will produce the new Belle and Sebastian album. I hope TaTU collaborate ;) >From: cdaraghy(a)bestweb.net >island made these on some sort of gold disc, no? > >i noticed alot of my old 80's cd singles that were in digipaks >have also 'rotted'. _________________________________________________________________ Charla con tus amigos en lÃnea mediante MSN Messenger: http://messenger.microsoft.com/es

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Brown claudia cd
by cdaraghy＠bestweb.net 04 Mar '03

04 Mar '03

HI there island made these on some sort of gold disc, no? mine is funky too. i noticed alot of my old 80's cd singles that were in digipaks have also 'rotted'. ie bryan ferry 'i've put a spell on you' (future sound of london remixes) is like this, as is are some genesis/peter garbriel ones.

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Re: [ZTT] Claudia Brucken
by Zteven＠aol.com 03 Mar '03

03 Mar '03

In a message dated 2/26/03 2:28:47 PM, ztthead(a)hotmail.com writes: << Is it true that Repetoire has purchased the rights for that unreleased Claudia Brucken album? A friend of mine in Germany says that it will be released there 'sometime in June'... anyone know anything about this or is it just another vicious rumour? ztthead >> I don't think an unreleased Claudia Brucken solo album actually exists. ("Plastic & Physical," the often mentioned "unreleased" Claudia solo album, post-Act, was no more than a title I believe). I think she's currently working/finishing an album with Andrew Poppy, as well as the unnamed project she's working on with Paul Humphreys. Not sure what Repertoire could be referring to (if it isn't one of the above mentioned projects). I doubt it's the shelved Propaganda demos, but it would be nice to be wrong about that... Also would be nice to see Brucken/Mertens/Freytag make some money for their work!

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MY Claudia Brucken CD has died!
by Murray Wilks 02 Mar '03

02 Mar '03

My copy of Claudia's ablum has turned quite brown and is now unplayable. Is there still an ftp where I could download the files to make a replacement cd? You can read more about my predicament on the blueboard. Murray _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

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Act
by Simon Daw 01 Mar '03

01 Mar '03

Somebody mentioned that the Act album was being re-released on CD a while back. Anybody got any news on this? Simon

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