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Thu, 06 Jan 1994 13:33:13 -0700
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Re: idm times 2.3 -Reply
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and i reply: this would be a dandy justification except for the fact that moonshine music (as far as I know) ain't doing vinyl. it's just CDs. and there aren't that many underground dance music DJs using CDs - I only know of Pete Ashdown. so, again i ask, does this disc need to exist? i don't think so! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Hey, come on now... I don't want to start the infamous cd vs. vinyl debate again, but I spin on CD and vinyl, and if I can get a compilation in CD format I prefer it to vinyl. It's much more portable, less easily damaged, and contrary to popular belief, there are a lot of DJs that use CDs. I suppose sales are the only thing that will tell the record companies if CD comps like this need to exist, but take a look at remix services like Twitch. All their releases are available on CD as well. What's more, they're not really designed for listening to in a private setting. They've been eq'd for club sound systems (i.e. maximum bass) and each song begins right on the beat, thus eliminating the need for a DJ to 'cue' the song to the beat. All you have to do is match pitch and you're set. I think more and more now there is a need for good underground dance compilations on CD.