my CD collection started in 2025

My ceeeedeeeezzz collection

I grew up watching DVDs so I have a nostalgic connection with these circular plastics. I started collecting because of the realisation that streaming platforms SUCK. I do not want to pay a subscription to listen to the only 10 songs I like to play, and I definitely do not want to give away my data for ads. Also, music discovery is now homogenised because of the algorithm. Artist or labels can pay streaming platforms to recommend their songs in more algorithms, so our algorithmic recommendations are not tailored to our musical taste. The only benefit to streaming music is convenience at the cost of our individualism (not to mention how AI is harmful and aren't as good as HI-Human Intelligence). HOWEVER, I still use Spotify to listen to new releases and I do not pay for their subscription (I don't like subscription models). Anyways, click or tap the titles on the right to see more information ^^)/ I listen to my C.Ds with Dunu Concept R (player) and Senheisser IE200 (earphones). Yes, I RIP C.Ds but I do not have a digital audio player YET. I would love to know your set-up if you have one ^w^)

The Emancipation of Mimi

Mariah Carey

Bought as: 2nd HAND

Comment: I love me some Mariah Carey but Emancipation of Mimi is my most favourite discography with my JAM 'We Belong Together' and butter 'One And Only'. There's a reason why you barely see this album in second-hand shops. You wouldn't throw away treasure (looking at you Music Box... this album is everywhere).

Yours Truly

Ariana Grande

Bought as: 2nd HAND

Comment: There's something about 'The Way' that makes me want to buy this album and put it in my Digital Music Player... IF I HAD ONE.

Worldwide Underground EP

Erykah Badu

Bought as: 2nd HAND

Comment: I Love Erykah Badu, what can I say.

Mama's Gun

Erykah Badu

Bought as: 2nd HAND

Comment: This album led to me to be obsessed with Erykah Badu through 'Green Eyes'. I listened to this on Youtube and this album was my most listened to for a few years! I bought a CD bundle from the US that had RnB and Neosoul with various artists (Erykah included) and they LOST IT. MY BABIES!!!

Baduism

Erykah Badu

Bought as: 2nd HAND

Comment: Ok, despite Mama's Gun being my discovery to Erykah Badu, THIS is my favourite album from her discography. But like, I like all of her songs and I would collect all of her albums if I can.

Isolation

Kali Uchis

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: This album is how i discovered Kali Uchis. 'Dead to me' and 'Your teeth on my neck' holds a special place in my small heart.

An Evening With Silk Sonic

Silk Sonic

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: listened to this album non-stop during the year of release. I also need to support Bruno Mar's gambling addiction

Ego Death

The Internet

Bought as: 2nd HAND

Comment: MY FAVOURITE ALBUM, one of my most listened to and hard to find. This album arrived CRACKED AND STOMPED... not buying from Discogs again

Because The Internet

Childish Gambino

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: banger album. I would love Sober in CD as well (ik theres no C.D TT-TT)

Piece By Piece

Pharrell Williams

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: I love Pharrell as an artist and producer and this soundtrack have his other works which are bangers

Ctrl

SZA

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: BANGER ALBUM THIS IS ONE OF MY MOST LISTENED!! I DEEPLY RESONATE WITH THE SONGS IN THIS ALBUM; TRACK 1-14 IS SO GOOD

Igor

Tyler, The Creator

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: idk I was impulsive. I had a Tyler the Creator phase but idk I might resell because I HATE DIGISLEEVES

Purple Naked Ladies

The Internet

Bought as: 2nd HAND

Comment: not my favourite album from them but I wanted to build an artist collection. Bought for like 5 pops

Animal Crossing Soundtrack

Various

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: nostalgia and studying music. Costed me a liver, but it's worth. The packaging is goated so much better than digisleeves

All For You

Janet Jackson

Bought as: 2nd HAND

Comment: she ate with this and I was in a Janet mood when I bought it

Invincible

Michael Jackson

Bought as: 2nd HAND

Comment: I LOVE ALL SONGS IN THIS ALBUM THIS ALBUM IS UNDERLOOKED UNDERATED

SOS Deluxe: Lana

SZA

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: I love SZA, what can I say.

Hive Mind

The Internet

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: I love The Internet, what can I say.

MM...Food

MF Doom

Bought as: 1st OWNER

Comment: I burned this album on a disc before buying and now I own an official copy

Sorted by

The Emancipation of Mimi

Yours Truly

Worldwide Underground EP

Mama's Gun

Baduism

Isolation

An Evening With Silk Sonic

Animal Crossing Soundtrack

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