CD format to be abandoned by major labels by the end of 2012!

right.  right.

and this just in:  books will also be discontinued due to the popularity of the kindle. 

It makes sense, also against piracy, as, especially if they don't allow the download of lossless formats, it will limit re-formatting in a serious way.

I'm sure that classical and jazz will continue to come out on CD for some years to come, however. It will likely to be new pop albums that come out as download or stream only.

As they still press vinyl I doubt they will stop making cd's any time soon.

You know, earlier this week I was in a similar debate regarding video games. Some folks were saying that sometime soon, hard copies will be phased out. Here's the thing, I use digital distribution very largely when it comes to gaming. However, I will say I take pride in the aesthetics of my library be it games, music, books or movies. They can try to say this all they want but honestly, there will be an outcry. One they wont be able to ignore. They can try this all they want but it's ultimately going to encourage piracy which in itself is a whole nother matter. 

Physical media isn't going anywhere no matter how much they threaten to do it. I say let them try. 

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Originally Posted by TheWuss 

right.  right.

and this just in:  books will also be discontinued due to the popularity of the kindle. 

Yup. Top 2 reasons for Borders bankruptcy: E-readers and online orders. I just bought myself a Kindle and I don't so much reason why I should buy paper books. If I need a dictionary, the Kindle has it built right in. If I need to look up another book, it has 3G.

Books do not need to be lossless like music. As long as they keep lossless, I don't really care. In the past 6 years, I've only purchased 4 CDs. Rest of my music is digitally purchased since most of my music is international.

CDs are way too cheap to manufacture to abandon.

Well If I can download in lossless that's fine, but this doesn't make much sense to me for reasons others have already brought up.

If I can't download in lossless and this happens then I'll go jump off a cliff. 

EDIT

Apple has hinted at 24 bit downloads. .  . however if CD's disappeared and this was the only option, I would certainly convert to 16/44.1. 

Also, If DRM was re-implemented in this situation, I would jump off a MUCH BIGGER CLIFF.

Whose with me? :P

I am buying new and used CDs/SACDs. From eBay and Amazon and getting good deals. MoFis are still very expensive.

Impressive story.  I'm sure those execs at Sony, EMI, Warner, and Universal would just love to cede the business entirely to Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google.  Now the labels don't need to worry about lacing their shoes or brushing their teeth.  Those tech companies would be happy to do everything for them, adding yet another middleman layer to further put the screws to those simpleminded musicians!

I'm surprised it took so long for that editor to post a retraction (at the bottom of OP link) to that ridiculousness The labels might not be tech savvy, but they're not dumb when it comes to pricing models and business ecosystems.

all my music buying is on CD's, if they want my money then they will sell me CD's

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Originally Posted by Elysian 

Impressive story.  I'm sure those execs at Sony, EMI, Warner, and Universal would just love to cede the business entirely to Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google.  Now the labels don't need to worry about lacing their shoes or brushing their teeth.  Those tech companies would be happy to do everything for them, adding yet another middleman layer to further put the screws to those simpleminded musicians!

 

I'm surprised it took so long for that editor to post a retraction (at the bottom of OP link) to that ridiculousness The labels might not be tech savvy, but they're not dumb when it comes to pricing models and business ecosystems.

Huh?

"Update: We were approached by several people working with major labels, who indeed re-confirm that plans do exist to give up the CD. We keep on trying to get an official confirmation, but it seems that the matter is very controversial, especially after Side-Line brought out the story."

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Originally Posted by Satellite_6 

Huh?

 

"Update: We were approached by several people working with major labels, who indeed re-confirm that plans do exist to give up the CD. We keep on trying to get an official confirmation, but it seems that the matter is very controversial, especially after Side-Line brought out the story."

Read again.  The last line says there are plans to give up the CD, but doesn't cite 2012 specifically.  Additionally, it cites that the matter is controversial, presumably referring to the person's 'sources'.

Sony has been saying for years that 'the next' Playstation will be digital distribution only, but I'll believe it when I see shots of systems close to production.

These kinds of poorly cited and referenced articles only hurt the reputation of journalists who actually report news in a responsible manner.

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Originally Posted by Elysian 

Read again.  The last line says there are plans to give up the CD, but doesn't cite 2012 specifically.  Additionally, it cites that the matter is controversial, presumably referring to the person's 'sources'.

 

Sony has been saying for years that 'the next' Playstation will be digital distribution only, but I'll believe it when I see shots of systems close to production.

 

These kinds of poorly cited and referenced articles only hurt the reputation of journalists who actually report news in a responsible manner.

I C. . .  hope it's not true then.