skeptic Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 "At one time I wanted a bar-code reader and accompanying software that would log the album title, artist, song titles and the time of each into a database. Later figured out that the source of information would have to be huge." I've been using a bar-code reader for several years to do this. I've went through various custom built programs that I made, but recently switched to the Mac app "Delicious Library". It currently hooks up to Amazon to find details on dvds,music, books. Cool little app, I scan a new dvd/cd with my wireless bluetooth bar code reader, it auto looks up the selection on amazon, downloads the cover art and all details and displays them in your library. If you have an Apple its def. worth looking into. Back to the question. Currently 1070 cds, 415 DVDs, around 100-150 lps (I dont track the LPs yet in my computer, just not enough of them) and a whole 1 SACD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 About 500 CDs. Roughly 200 cassette tapes. Around 300 LPs. Definately 5 DAT tapes. No reel-to-reels, but my dad has about 30. I have 1 dcc cassette, no MDs, and absolfreekinlutely no 8-tracks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholtl Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 ---------------- On 3/11/2005 10:50:23 PM Scp53 wrote: so the older you are the more you have? im still in HS and have no where near what you guys have. i suppose someday ill be there. scp53 ---------------- Don't worry, scp53, I feel your pain. 400 CD's. 200 LP's. 50 SACD/DVD-A's. And I thought I had a staggering collection until everyone here shared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cluless Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 This is so silly- Does it really matter how many/how much? If it just sits on the shelf unlistened to, should it be counted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted March 12, 2005 Share Posted March 12, 2005 Bout 125 CD's and ONE DVD-A and ONE concert DVD. Problem is I would literally spend all my money on CD's, so I exercise a lot of control over what I buy. LOTS more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 a little over 600 CDs, about 250 LPs and just a smidge over 300 DVDs...tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsteve01 Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 Well had around 150 cds but after the big "D" I ended up with around 70. Have a few cassettes, maybe 10. And around 30 or so lps. If anyone is interested my lps could use a good home where they could be played. I don't have a TT anymore, It was tosed off of the loft and down to the first floor, "crash". She had a bad temper, hince the big "D". Let me know and I will post the titles in another post. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 i worked in this Lawyers house .... the Dude had 3 walls of his basement racked ... CD's from floor to ceiling .... isn't that like a Million CD's ......???? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 13, 2005 Moderators Share Posted March 13, 2005 ---------------- On 3/12/2005 12:40:04 PM skeptic wrote: "At one time I wanted a bar-code reader and accompanying software that would log the album title, artist, song titles and the time of each into a database. Later figured out that the source of information would have to be huge." I've been using a bar-code reader for several years to do this. I've went through various custom built programs that I made, but recently switched to the Mac app "Delicious Library". It currently hooks up to Amazon to find details on dvds,music, books. Cool little app, I scan a new dvd/cd with my wireless bluetooth bar code reader, it auto looks up the selection on amazon, downloads the cover art and all details and displays them in your library. If you have an Apple its def. worth looking into. Back to the question. Currently 1070 cds, 415 DVDs, around 100-150 lps (I dont track the LPs yet in my computer, just not enough of them) and a whole 1 SACD. ---------------- I highly reccomend Music Collector software. You can download at Collectorz.com. It will load all of the info from a CD when you put it into your computer, uses 4 different data bases to find your CD/LP has bar code reading capability, etc. I finally got everything entered because I was tired of buying lp's I already had at record shows. And it will give you an perfect count of everything in case anyone ever asks you how many cd's you have. LP's: 2,947 CD's: 1,256 SACD: 5 DVD-A 3 Pre-Recorded Reel to Reel: 87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 ---------------- On 3/13/2005 9:57:09 AM dwilawyer wrote: I highly reccomend Music Collector software. You can download at Collectorz.com. It will load all of the info from a CD when you put it into your computer, uses 4 different data bases to find your CD/LP has bar code reading capability, etc. I finally got everything entered because I was tired of buying lp's I already had at record shows. And it will give you an perfect count of everything in case anyone ever asks you how many cd's you have. LP's: 2,947 CD's: 1,256 SACD: 5 DVD-A 3 Pre-Recorded Reel to Reel: 87 ---------------- Thanks, but I was kinda looking for something that had access to all the info already instead of me having to enter it all in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 13, 2005 Moderators Share Posted March 13, 2005 Tom, it does have all of the info entered in. You pop a cd in your computer, the program id's it, finds it on one of 6 databases on the web, downloads the info on your computer, even puts a picture of the cd/lp cover next two it. For lp, you just enter the name of the artist/lp the program finds the rest (tracks, other info.) on the web and enters it for you. You could do a 100 cd's in an hour watching tv, you just need to keep changing them. Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 Now that sounds good. I mean, I might be out of work from a court reporting firm but I don't have THAT much time on my hands... How much $$$ was it?? Ooops...never mind. Found it. $40. Now I just have to get a bar code reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 I've been clearing out old 80's made cds and updating them to the remastered versions for about the last 5 years. I currently have about 750 cds,300 dvds(mostly concerts)50 dvda/sacd's,150 LPs I'll never part with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shmoe Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 OK... just had to reply to this thread... who doesn't love a chance to show off? :)Just got a new camera, so I figured I would take some pictures.. hopefully they are sized ok? I was kind of bummed... after actually counting I only had 987! All this time I thought I was surely over 1000 lol, although I didn't add the box sets. And here are the 135 DVD's I own.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davmar Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 ---------------- On 3/12/2005 8:00:17 PM cluless wrote: This is so silly- Does it really matter how many/how much? If it just sits on the shelf unlistened to, should it be counted? ---------------- I think you are right clu, why dont you ladies turn around and we guys will just put our tally whackers on the counterLets see now I have 18 liner feet (of CDs that is, on the wall on five inch wide shelves, alphabetized.) I treat my CDs like my friends, I keep them around but I seldom use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpittman Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 Joe Schmoe, that's a nice-looking rack you've got you're CDs in. Where'd you pick that up? I've got around 1500 CDs and 500 DVDs. Media storage is a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shmoe Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 rpittman... thanks, I got the rack from BillyBaggs. Although it was a "blem" the scratch was on the side of the wall, so not a factor. Their stuff is pretty pricey but I found mine through AudioAdvisor. I liked the design, because to hold that many cd's you need something pretty strong & rigid. Go to BillyBaggs.com & you can read up on their stuff. The rack pictured uses powdercoated steel tubing to hold the cd's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 kinda like this ?--> That's the DVD's and VHS on the left, 700+ CD's on the right on the right, shelves # : 1-8 are pop/rock 9 is Jazz 10 is classical/electronic/ambient Built-in bookcase in my mahogany office paneling. 1/4 glass shelves (saves enough space over wood shelves for one more CD space)I use old record company plastic CD dividers between major band categories. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 That's a nice collection of XXX you've got there Michael! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted March 13, 2005 Share Posted March 13, 2005 C'mon guys (RICK) don't make me BLOW it with Amy! She thinks I'm a sensitive guy! Been helping me pick out a new sofa for the crib and everything! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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