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Love it! You won't regret it. I did this ~15yrs ago and have never regretted it. I don't own a single jewel case, unless it's part of a box set (some of those earlier boxes had separate cases contained within). My ~1K cd collection is contained within a few case logic binders (for the discs) and I've kept all of the artwork, booklets, etc. within a similar organized system as you - plastic sheaths and "shoe box" style boxes - cheers!
I have nearly 2500 CDs (mostly jazz and art music) in my collection. As my shelf started to burst at its seams I had to fix upon whether to purchase a new rack, or to replace the bulky jewel cases with plastic sleeves. Fortunately I ended up choosing the latter. I delved into a myriad of plastic CD sleeves and, based on my comparative evaluation, settled upon the Slim Disc CD storage system. The (outer) sleeve is made of sturdy (150 μm) and environmentally friendly polypropylene (PP). It is fairly compact in size (height 130 mm; width 142 mm); the tray card spines must be folded when tucked in the sleeve. I have been very pleased with my choice, although have noticed a few difficulties. One headache is that I cannot anymore browse the spines. To overcome this, I made a digital list of my stuff, and ordered plastic dividers in order to classify the CDs by genre and artist’s name. Another drawback is that the cardboard cases, which cannot be taken to pieces like plastic ”jewel” cases, must be cut up to fit into the sleeves. I have carefully ripped the plastic trays off the cardboard cases, and cropped the cardboard enough to fit the sleeves. I have left some cardboard cases untouched in the shelf, which serve as a reference when flicking through my collection. Apart from the cropped cardboard cases, I think the retail value of the CDs has remained unchanged after storing them into sleeves. No regrets.
I presume you looked at Space Saving Sleeves. Can you say what is it you didn't like since it seems it was more work for you to choose your Slim Disc. Thanks.
@@MarinaLarocherry for such a late answer. I prefer the compact size of the Slim Disc CD storage system, its sturdy feel and looks plus environmentally friendly material. I had already a custom-made shelf for jewel cases when switched over to sleeves. The majority of sleeves on the market are larger and therefore do not fit my shelf upright. I think most people go for the space saving advantage of the sleeves. The outer dimensions of Slim Disc and Knosti DisCover sleeves are kept pretty much to the minimum. Although vinyl record sales grow in great numbers, there are still a bunch of CD sleeve types to choose from. The DisCover CD cases/sleeves by Knosti seem like a good choice too.
I think you've won me over! I don't have nearly as large a collection as you do, but it seems so refreshing to clear up so much space while still having my collection look uniform. And, like you've done, I can keep some special ones in their cases.
doing this the cd has no air to breathe and will result in DISK ROT making your collection unplayable and worthless ..note it wont happen overnight but it can happen in as little as 2 years
I've gotten rid of my CD jewel cases a while now I have many cds (thanks to g/y sales thrift stores record stores)and I keep them in large cap zippered cases away from extreme climate conditions. Same with my dvds I donate CD DVD cases to thrift stores. I keep my dvds in paper CD envelopes inside of the artwork sleeves and slip them into sheet protectors and keep them in school 3in ring size zippered notebooks. It saves a lot of room on top of my small dresser drawer. Great vid sir.
These sleeves are a great space saving idea. I've got of the 3 drawer units that sell cheaply in Wilko's for my cds. When I decide to get around to doing this I will keep digicases and boxsets as they are.
I did this but only with the CDs in basic black jewel cases that could easily be replaced. If they are in cleared/colored cases or there’s something else notably unique I didn’t touch them. I went with DiscSox CD Pro Sleeves.
Kudos to you for sticking with it and finding it beneficial. I'm too pedantic about my CDs to try something like this, even though the extra space would be great. Hope to see it continue working well for ya in the future.
I think this is brilliant! I was thinking about another way of storing my cd's. I wanted to put them into a barrister bookcase. Now, I think you have given me a great solution!! Thank you Andrew!!
I love my jewel cases. For me it adds to the experience. 🙂 I bought a ton of CD cases, so I have a bunck of like new replacements if I break one of mine.
It is not a lot different from vinyl storage and is certainly a big space saver. I store my music on my iMac 27 inch (not bragging - thats what it is called) but I do keep my original CDs (at least those worth keeping) so I going ahead and changing over to CD wallets but keeping the original jewel cases wher appropriate. It is all about the music and practicality.
Hi Andrew.Know I'm late to this video but I just grade my CDs.If it's a Grade A like Elton John Goodbye Yellow Brick Road I keep it in original box but if it's anything else I put them in wallets which is 80% of my collection.My work involves clearing houses of stuff where in many examples people have passed away leaving behind thousands of CD that end up on landfill.My point is many people seem to build these massive collections up,some so big that they probably never even got to play them or a small number of times in their lifetime.They were literally surrounded by them wall to wall.I think trying to keep things pristine is a problem for many people who think things are forever.Keeping some stuff in cd wallets gives you more space and freedom.Everyone to their own though,just my thoughts.Enjoyed Video.
I’m personally sticking with jewel cases but for you great idea as so many. I’ve just bought the Beatles collection again as I sold all mine CDs years ago after ripping all. I now have space for 76 max so have to be very selective. I think I’m buying my own stuff back from 10 years ago! Great video 👍
Hello from the US! I literally just took all my discs from the binders they were in and put them back into their cases that I had stored away for years. I did this so I can create a CD Wall in my man cave area for a nice aesthetic look. I like your idea for organization, but for me, the jewel cases are back in a big way!!!
Started doing it a few days ago and wondered if anyone else had also had the same brainwave when I came across this. No regrets either and so much space saved. 👍
I wasn’t a fan of the way the sleeves looked on the shelf, but really like the boxes. Where did you buy those, I’d you don’t mind? The boxes appear to fit the sleeves perfectly! Cheers!
These are the boxes, but they seem to have skyrocketed in price in the couple of weeks since I bought them, I paid nowhere near that price!! amzn.to/3sNgqPO
Great video, Andrew. You did good with this transfer:) I couldn't imagine doing this with my 850 cds though:) in part because many of them are in the digipack format.
Have been looking forward to the follow-up video, great to hear you've no regrets. I recently got a starter pack of 10 of the sleeves and I'm happy with the look and the space-saving. Probably going to get more and switch most of the collection when we move house this Spring.
@@AndrewDixonMusic That would be ideal but most of my stuff went into storage this time last year, looking forward to being reunited with it all and ditching some of the jewel cases! Really good you managed to pass yours on to a record shop 👍👍
Im beginning to be buried beneath the fruits of my obssesion, CD's but im pretty sure i could not put them into wallets. Another reason is that i would not have a clue who was who, and what was what when i want to play them. Good on ya though.
I am still in the process of doing this, but I am not very succesfull. Mainly old cd-r's I still don't want to get rid of with self made artwork that were in jewel cases. No problemen transfering these, but so far very little original cd's were transfered. Oh and some cd's that came with magazines that were in jewel cases.
Hello! I found your video really useful, and I am going to follow your lead. Could I ask, though, did you discover any boxes with lids? We have a real problem with dust in our house, so I would like to use boxes with lids, but I can't find any of the right size...
Hi, no I haven't seen any the right size with a lid. Do you know anyone with a sewing machine? Just thinking it would be pretty easy to make a fabric lid to fit the boxes I use.
Slim line cases are better. Wallets and sleeves have chemicals that can degrade over time because CDs were not intended to be in direct contact with surfaces. slim line cases maintain a space around the disc.
About 20 years ago I threw away all my jewel cases and kept only the disc and booklet. I had inherited a million Microsoft soft sleeve things from work and thought this would be a genius idea. I regret doing that 100%
Glad it worked out though they look pretty good in the boxes. Regret selling / donating most of my cds went from 600+ to maybe 150 so i dont need to do anything like this for space.
Hey there Andrew! Another brilliant and interesting video, love your videos while I’m tidying up my house. Quick question about your Pepper poster in the top left corner of the frame: did that poster come out of the box set from 2017? If so, how did you manage to display it without the creases/folds being apparent? I have that poster hung up in my living room but the creases are quite apparent.
How do you find the time to listen to all of your CDs ? Sometime ago, i sold a lot of my CDs because i knew i would never play them. I now only have 70. But, each one is very special to me for various reasons.
I don't get time! Many haven't been played in years but I know they're there if I ever get the urge. Although they are all ripped to a server and played through my streamer so even if I play the album it's not likely to involve getting the CD off the shelf!
I was actually thinking about doing this myself and the idea of just doing slipcovers for albums that I'm not particularly in love with or like from artists that I'm not like crazy over also love Nick Drake need to find his albums out in the wild one day
Enjoyed the video. I wouldn't get rid of my jewel box cd's Don't have many. I try and collect Mini Lp Cd's from Japan if possible. Bonus tracks, great packaging and sound. I could see it if I had 600 jewel cases like you. Looks like you did a good job in preserving the ones you changed. Great idea not messing with the Beatles cd's. By the way I'm receiving Get Back today from Amazon. Can't wait!
We can have the best of both worlds.....ditching the jewel cases is fine because as long as you don't ditch the insert in the back along with the case you can always buy a box of 50 brand new jewel cases for something like $15 if you change your mind later or decide to sell later. Not expensive at all. Matter of fact when I buy used cds 90% of the time I put them in a brand new jewel case lol.
I did it about a year ago but using the wider front facing self sealing wallets. I keep them all in baskets on deep book cases and love it. My music room is like a record store! No regrets at all. Should have done it earlier. Cheers
I like the sacd jewel case They do not break easy I wish they come out with old CDs on Sacd or even better Minidisc Pre-recorded I’d rather have them than CDs because they do not scratch or skip and they all have CD text
Hi Pete, sorry I'm not sure which exactly would be the equivalent product in the US. You could search for the same product name as where my link takes you. Mine are made by Panmer.
@@AndrewDixonMusic yes i tried to find them but i didn't see them. I just thought you might have a u.s. link. thanks for your time and keep the great videos coming.
It looks like you're keeping everything except the jewel case anyway, so I don't see a down side. If you wanted to sell certain pieces of your collection, you still could. All you would need is a jewel case, and wallah, no one would be the wiser. Space is important, especially if it is finite as in your situation. I personally keep my cases, which are in new type shape & sleeve them, but that's just me. Your solution is a winner!
If by any chance are you getting rid of Pet Shop Boys singles, I am more than willing to be a recipient for them! Then again, I'd guess u don't have many...
@@AndrewDixonMusic That's alright! My PSB cd single collection could fill an IKEA bookshelf, and I don't have them all! They are so hard to get on this side of the Atlantic!
Just had this randomly pop up on my viewing list and i’m glad it works for you and space is an issue for most people . But I think the OG cases are part of the whole appeal. I used to work for a magazine and they received lots of promo stuff from record companies. The first was generally a cassette of the single/ album with track listing but no artwork. Then there would be a cd in a clear sleeve with no artwork. Then a full release complete artwork and proper cd . So from a collectors point of view it’s not great but I suppose you can always by the jewel cases.
The process of converting to sleeves would have been great fun, interacting with your collection and refreshing the way you are displaying it adds to the hobby 👍 Personally i have ample room to display my collection in Jewel cases and prefer it for quick access. But thats the great thing about it, we all can store and display in our own ways 🙏
I think it's a brilliant idea. And there's no rule that says you have to do it for your whole collection as you yourself have made exceptions for certain artists. My collection is relatively small compared to yours and I would still consider this as a space saving solution. Thanks for the informative video.
I did this years ago, and although I use a different product, it save so much space. I wondered where you got the black boxes. I use a clear case with lids to put my wallets in. I have approx 2200 CDs now in the space of less then 500 jewel cases. I also make my own mini lp cd covers for items that have terrible packaging or bad digi packs. take care
I did this with my entire collection of CDs and DVDs, mostly to save space and weight during a relocation. As I accumulate more, they get the same treatment. I estimate the collection requires about 20% the space it used to, and because I handle them carefully, I've never had one get damaged. No regrets at all.
Hi Andrew. I’ve followed your lead and (so far) have transitioned 400 cd’s. No regrets. And thank you for letting people know about this. And as you’ve discussed there are CDs that remain exempt from the process, otherwise the total would have been much more. I think I have more work to do however as shelf space remains tight but the piles of CDs not in shelves have gone.
man, i might not interested with your style without jewel case for more space in the room but i got much more respect to ya! Everyone got their own style of collecting CDs!
I don't know Andrew... I think, one day, you'll regret. Because I've always liked the jewel case, I don't know why ... the space will be positively affected, no doubt. But my stupid reason is about the physicality of the object.
I got rid of loads of jewel cases and put CDs into 7 large cd folders. Ultimately I hated how they looked and ultimately returned most CDs into jewel cases. Cd single cases were an issue and getting replacement cases was difficult. Most of my CDs are on the wall in very large CD shelf system in the garage which is dry and makes them easy to access. Good luck with your changes..
Same here. I did the exact same thing as you. Put in binders and now put them all back in the jewel cases. Two small cd racks and everything is accessible. Holding 500 cds both racks.
I understand the need for more room (having the same problem myself). But I treasure the old original jewel cases from the 1980s. They are very sturdy, unlike the current cheapo plastic. Also, I prefer removing CDs by the edges, trying to avoid fingerprints.
Looks really smart. I'll be honest, my biggest hesitation is the amount of time it would take me! I just dont have the time to sort my entire cd collection like that at the moment!
I thought about these wallets, but then I've decided instead to transfer my entire CD library and any future CD purchases into files. No regrets, either. - Red
I did this about 5 years ago. I have a box of about 50. I regret it these discs just don't seem part of my collection anymore. I'm glad I didn't do all of my collection.
I saw you were placing the CDs inside the paper booklets first. I just wanted to mention that it is not a good idea to place bare CDs straight into plastic sleeves as the two surfaces will likely glue together over time. I did this years ago with my CD-Rs and I had to take them out and started using slim jewel cases that hold the discs properly without contacts with the actual recording layer.
I just can not. Seriously, a video on replacing jewel cases with vinyl slipcases. And they say society is not slipping away into the abyss. But, yet, here I am clicking and watching. Well done Andrew. [clapping.] Well, done!
Good idea, I did a similar thing with magazine CDs some time back but not with any others yet. It's a shame when CDs first came out that they didn't start releasing them as mini vinyl replicas as those versions obviously take up a lot less space. I think record companies have become a lot more creative with CD packaging now using more cardboard and less plastic. I dread to think how many jewel cases have been made (and broken!) over the years!
@@AndrewDixonMusic regretted not long after I'd done it I managed to fit all my cd's in a drawer unit with index cards definately space saving but it was a carry on trying to find stuff. I'm glad I stored all the cases took me longer to put them all back in the cases than it did to take them out LOL!
@@AndrewDixonMusic at one time I spent what seemed a lifetime downloading every CD to a hard drive and downloading everything on to 2 x 180gb ipods playing them through my hi fi and storing the CD's in the garage now that definately saved space!
At the end of the day if you really wanted to sell the CD for any reason later down the line, you can pick up a pack of replacement jewel cases for dirt cheap. They're literally identical and they'll even look newer and better than the original Jewel Case. Moving your CD's into plastic sleeves is just smart and frees up a ton of space that would otherwise be spent on plastic, not even music.
I am seriously thinking about replacing my cd's in these sleeves/wallets but i am a bit old skool and autistic to do so. But yeah even though we are moving to a slightly bigger house my future man cave hasn't got a lot of room to storage my current collection as well my massive book collection. The thing is i am afraid to damage my cd's while i pull them out of the plastic sleeves. I can't rip my cd's and so i have no other option (besides Spotify) than to play them. The idea of saving space really attracts me because i want to make my cave a nice place to be in, but the thought of damaging my precious cd's is Haunting me!!
The big issue here is the future of your collection. In terms of resale after you’re gone, your beneficiaries will find they will have to take a big hit in terms of value if you jettison the jewel cases. It doesn’t matter if you have the greatest artists of the last century….the Record stores and such will not be able to charge what the value says it is without those original packages. Ask them! Talk to them!
Hello, And thank you for sharing your journey with us. I’m likely to one day do something very similar, but I have 3 main concerns: Humidity- I’m from a place that is very humid and I’m thinking that disks that aren’t accessed often enough may, as a result of the moisture, adhere either to the insert/booklet or the sleeve itself Technology-If the design of the sleeve changes or is discontinued, it could cause an awkward, incompatible change in how future disks are stored Protection - the jewel cases, however inconvenient at times, is a pretty good means by which to protect the media. The center mount suspends the disk from harm at the edges and top and bottom surfaces. Sliding them in and out of the sleeves, even once or twice, could cause surface scratches on the playing surface or label surface.
Right on about sliding and possible scratches - not saying that the plastic sleeves would cause scratching, but contaminants that got inside could. That's one thing that baffles me about the new CD and Blu-ray packaging where the discs come from the factory in cardboard sleeves. Cardboard is in and of itself an abrasive. Makes me want to buy jewel cases or plastic sleeves to protect the new titles I buy, or pay extra for the "premium" version that comes in a jewel case. Is that what it's come down to? Pay an extra $10 for the disc to come in a jewel case now? Pay for the CD and 2 gallons of gas and you get a free jewel case... That could be a promo...
What's the most valuable CD's do you own? I have some Samhain, Venom, Necrophobic, Pungent Stench CDs Discogs Median value around $100.00 US. I couldn't do that to those. I've stopped buying CDs almost totally and just by vinyl.
Firstly thankyou for your video. We'll I thought I would never ditch the plastic cases for my cd collection . I was conditioned that a cd came in the traditional plastic case and that was that.. However they do take up space and a large collection can be overpowering . I also love vinyl and you cannot shrink them. I never wanted to go down the streaming route its a choice and a good choice but not for me.Like you I was never a seller of music . My collection was my musical journey and gave me great happiness. I noticed over the years that cds came in cardboard sleeves more like mini lps,no doubt more cost efficient but I liked them, and yes they took less space. Swapping the plastic cases for vinyl covers has been a liberating experience and they look good too , as stated you have the art work back and front you have the booklett I don't need a marketing stickertelling me whether it's a deluxe version or limited edition. Anyway selling a cd online is a bad financial decision you will never come off best . I am glad I have made the change it's all to my advantage . I can tell you I have surprised myself buts it's all in the mind . Take care all whoever reads this if anyone best wishes tim
Great practical no nonsense video. I'm in a similar situation- 10,000+ and growing, I bought plastic sleeves 2 years ago... I had great intentions but I still haven't got round to transferring all my discs. Maybe tomorrow...
I have replaced my jewel cases with this kind of wallets as well, so I could store them all in the same room instead of keeping half the collection in the basement! I haven't thought of writing on them - good tip! But I haven't bought those black boxes to keep them in.
This is a process I undertook during the pandemic, again for the same reasons really, conserving space. I use to have an entire spare bedroom reserved for my media library films and music, I moved into a music smaller place and didn’t have the extra room . My converted over 4000 CDs into plastic sleeves with no regrets whatsoever. I collecting get converted straight to my work of art iTunes library any how. But I’ve also converted my incredibly large dvd collection also, that was a bit move difficult to discard all the covers. I my ming there is no loss of value doing this process, I’ve still retained all the covers and art to the CDs and if you sell them at some point, just buy new jewel boxes. I actually found disposing of old dirty jewel cases and rejuvenating old CDs in fresh new covers very pleasing. Nice work my friend
I’ve done this with about 50 CDs so far that were my random albums, not for artists I collect their entire catalog, and I am very glad I did it. Frees up space for 50 more CDs for artists I like to collect and keep ‘proper’.
I think all cds that come in digi paks should include back sleeve and booklet so jewel case livers can package it themselves DIGIPAKS ARE CHEAP AND NASTY
I have about 200 CDs, and about 200 LPs. I don't really have time to concentrate on any more music. I will keep my jewel cases and my LPs in their original sleeves.
I've done this with a lot of my dvd collection. I don't really want certain things taking up shelf space so I have to prioritize now that I'm approaching 1500 titles
Since hearing about this method, I have been very excited about trying it for my music and DVD/Blu-ray collection. If anything, it's made me want to expand the collection, as I have always been concerned about the amount of space it takes up, and been hesitant to buy new things unless it's something that really interests me. So I consider that a good thing. Aside from the obvious examples of limited edition packaging, and similar things, most of the cases can be considered just another form of delivery packaging, similar to the cellophane that is wrapped around new products. The thing you are most interested in is the content and the artwork; the plastic case is just a way of displaying that. Nothing more.
That’s so funny you only just discovered the hidden booklet in Kid A, I discovered that on release day back in 2000 and blew me away along with the album.
I will say the way I find or play a cd is to scan my cd spines on my shelves depending on my mood whereas if I have your system I would not be able to do as easily and would need a data base libary hard copy to look thru which might substitute for that.
I'm moving most of my CDs to plastic wallets, but I'm hesitant about 2 disc CD releases. I don't want any cd to have con tact with the plastic outer. With the single ones the cd fits between the back cover and front wallet. I've seen 2 cd wallets on the market but I think one of the CDs will have contact with plastic. Can anyone offer any advice?
This guy crazy the best ones are sacd jewel case because they don’t break too easy I rather have these ones I do not like digital pack I hate them because they ripped too easy and they wear out I like the way they used to make CDs a long time ago double CDs used to be in two separate jewel cases I do not like the way they make CDs nowadays. Some of us still good but I like to track listings on the CDs. I wish they would put on cd text on CDs all of them in the same thing on sacd the ones that in every machine I really miss minidisc like these better than CDs because they do not scratch. I wish they would come back as a pre-recorded even if they come out with LP mode two and four pre-recorded that be a great idea for minidisc pre-recorded. I don’t care what this man says. I like you jewel case I wish they would put Bluray in them
Think I get you now Andrew. I thought at first the inner artwork was going 🤦. So I'm a convert now and you now have what looks like boxes you find at a CD record fair ✌️🎶🎵. Good job
Cool story, Cd's can and do warp making a few hundred rotations a minute very unstable. Oh and the label of the CD really doesn't do well with rubbing or any form of damage really and once you scratch the label side? the CD pretty much dead as there is only 2mm of material protecting the data and a little pin hole of missing material of the label is enough to cause skipping. Also the reflective side doesn't like rubbing. Oh and you're introducing a high chance of humidity damage with constant contact with moisture absorbent material and accelerating disc rot. I have 60k invested in physical disc media and over a thousand discs. A thin plastic sleeve isn't protecting much of anything and artwork makes up a good portion of the value constantly rubbing the CD against it isn't helping. Oh and bends and creasing isn't helping. Oh and some of those cases are hard to find so that makes up a part of its value. In short, this is dumb
Andrew, so glad to hear those worked out for you! It is always such a good feeling when it turns out as planned. Would like to know where you got the boxes that you are using. It looks to be the perfect size. Thanks for sharing this, take care.
And for resale value? The person can just buy a jewelcase again. I hate digipacks. I have plastic pockets that fits perfectly over a jewelcase. Use them for digipacks. Works very nice. My collection is 300 cds so i love my jewel cases.
I wish they would put all CDs in the same CD case in sacd They are made better and they do not break easy I hate cardboard I do not like DIg Pack because they rip too easy and wear out Sony Music said they don’t make jewel Case CDs anymore they are liars because I check eBay last year and they said Chris Young is it a Jewel case I don’t even know who he is I checked this year and it showed on eBay Jennifer Lopez CD and a jewel case Sony Music you are liars the operator told me that he’s nothing but a liar Last November 12 they came out with a Elvis Presley 1971 songs that he recorded back in Nashville Sony Music is saying that amazing Grace is not a gospel song that state is a country folk song how stupid can they be they need to go back to school that Sam Padre is a pop song I’m very disappointed with them I could not take one of the CDs out somebody said on Facebook that the CDs were scratch and they said they couldn’t take it out I do not like the way they’re making CDs nowadays I wish they would put the truck listings back on the CD and put them all in separate Jewel cases put cd text on all cds I wish I could get all my CDs on minidisc Pre-recorded because I like them better than I do not skip or scratch I am mad that Sony Music did away with them I wish I can get all my CDs on sacd The ones that play in every machine I do not like the ones that do not I’m sorry this message is so long everybody have a nice day stay safe God bless
I really don’t like various auto smooth CDs I like all one group I do have a little bitch but not that much I do have grease soundtrack it is sad that I love you and you and Olivia NewtonJohn die she is one of my favorite singers my favorite singer country singer is Patsy Cline My favorite singer Lady singer is Connie Francis I like Gladys Knight the Supremes and I like a lot of female singers I like I said bring back the old music today’s music sucks
thx. I'm doing same thing now and It's better! tbh I prefer this slim sleeve over jewel case. I like jewel case but It's big and heavy. maybe I can collect more cds now.
I really hate it, that many artists release there albums in digipaks and cardboard,covers are really really poor, hope it fades out quick, albums get damaged getting them out, covers get damaged to. Least if a jewal case breaks, it's easy replaceale
