What is a gold Series CD?

Profile: A series of classic albums reissued on gold CDs

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A gold compact disc is one in which gold is used in place of the super pure aluminium commonly used as the reflective coating on ordinary CDs or silver on ordinary CD-Rs.

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by Sony Music Entertainment Australia Pty Ltd., and sold for under 10 AUD. Initially, all albums were from Australian artists, however later entries in the series have been from non-Australian artists.

What does gold Series CD mean?

A gold compact disc is one in which gold is used in place of the super pure aluminium commonly used as the reflective coating on ordinary CDs or silver on ordinary CD-Rs.

Do gold CDs sound better?

Are they really that much better than regular CDs? You bet. And although you'll hear more of the gold disc advantage from a top-of-the-line stereo system than you will with headphones and a discman, the fact is that the gold disc's aural improvements are audible under any circumstances.

How much are gold CDs worth?

Look for gold CDs made by DDC, mobile fidelity, and audio fidelity. "A lot of the audiophile CD's are typically in the $25 to $300 $400 range,” reveals Mike. Definitely worth digging in your crates for!

Is a gold disc made of gold?

Most gold and platinum records are actually vinyl records which have been vacuum metallized and tinted, while trimmed and plated metal "masters", "mothers", or "stampers" (metal parts used for pressing records out of vinyl) were initially used.

GOLD CDs...Do they REALLY sound better?

Can you play a gold album?

Do gold and platinum records actually play? Most gold and platinum records are actual vinyl records that are dipped in metallic paint. Since they are normal records then they will actually play! If you have a turntable or lathe that accommodates a 14-inch disc (the size of lacquer masters) you can play them.

Are old CDs worth anything?

Sell them in bulk online

The site, which resells via Amazon, requires you to scan or type in the bar code of each CD but pays about $1 to $2 per disc (and takes DVDs too).

What CDs are worth a lot of money?

Are any CDs collectable?

COMPACT discs are set to become as valuable to music collectors as traditional vinyl records. For many years, vinyl versions of works by artists such as Bob Dylan and the Beatles have been highly prized by music fans, but now CDs are starting to become seriously collectable as well.

Do CDs degrade?

Generally speaking, discs with recorded media will degrade faster than those without. Despite this, unused (with no data) CD-Rs and CD-RWs have the shortest predicted lifespan (five to 10 years), followed by recorded DVD-RWs (up to 30 years). Recorded CD-RWs and DVD-Rs have a predicted lifetime of 20 to 100 years.

How does a song go gold?

An artist needs to sell 500,000 copies of a single record for it to reach a gold benchmark and 1 million to go platinum. But this doesn't mean a single stream will now carry the same weight as an album sale — instead, the RIAA says 1,500 song or video streams will be equivalent to ten track sales or one album sale.

Do CDs earn interest?

Like savings accounts, CDs earn compound interest—meaning that periodically, the interest you earn is added to your principal.

What should I do with my old CDs?

Will CDs make a comeback?

And, now, they are starting to make a comeback. According to recent data published by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), CD sales increased in 2021 for the first time since 2004. CD sales in 2020 reached around $483 million and 2021 sales were up to $584 million.

How do I find out how much a CD is worth?

How do you store CDs?

Keep dirt or other foreign matter from the disc. Store discs upright (book style) in plastic cases specified for CDs and DVDs. Return discs to storage cases immediately after use. Leave discs in their packaging (or cases) to minimize the effects of environmental changes.

Has Drake went diamond?

"God's Plan" by Drake

"God's Plan" was certified diamond on September 25, 2019.

Did Michael Jackson go diamond?

The latest to join the club is, somewhat surprisingly, Michael Jackson, whose album Bad has just earned its diamond certification after just under 3o years.

Has Jay Z ever went diamond?

So far, only seven hip hop records have reached the Diamond status that signifies 10 million certified album units sold in the US. Such artists as Jay Z, Kanye West, Drake, and Dr. Dre, while having many other accolades imaginable, are yet to reach this milestone in their careers.

What is a diamond album?

It's worth celebrating whenever we get a brand new, RIAA-certified diamond-selling album — indicating sales (and streaming equivalent sales) of ten million units — because for a while, it looked like we might never get another one again.

Is platinum better than gold?

Platinum is almost always more valuable than gold. It's a rarer metal, and platinum rings have higher densities and purities than gold rings. You also need more platinum to make a ring, so they often cost 40-50% more than gold. Platinum also has a sense of prestige.

Who is the best-selling solo artist of all time?

Elvis Presley (USA) is the best-selling solo artist, with 1 billion sales worldwide (129.5 million in the USA).