Objects CD Single - Page 2

**Diane** · 10 May 2004, 14:55

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Originally Posted by Kathy

Last fall I found the Objects w/mirror on eBay, but it was frosted really bad and would only half play. About a month later I got another one from a different seller and it was also frosted! - but it plays. I don't know if that's a coincidence or not.

I was outbid on the Roll Over Beethoven version and haven't seen it since

-Kathy

Interesting Kathy. My digi-pack copies of Objects and also Rock and Roll Dreams got a frosty coating on them too. I thought it was just me! My jewel case versions have always been fine. I don't know if it was a fault in the manufacture or if the card they used for the digi-pack wasn't acid free. This has never happened to any of my other CDs.

You should be able to solve the problem though. Try using a good CD cleaner (available from most record stores) and carefully clean the surface of the affected CD with a special CD cloth. It worked for me, but you might find the frosting comes back after a while so you may need to do it several times.

I did start cleaning mine as soon as I noticed the frosting. I can't say if any perminent damage would be done by leaving it there for a long time. I haven't cleaned them in a very long time now and I've just checked and they're perfect!

Best of luck,

:)

Diane

Kathy · 14 May 2004, 17:53

Thanks Diane - I will try that. I had been just a little afraid to do anything with them, because I keep reading that CD's and DVD's are not nearly so durable as was previously thought .

-Kathy

**Diane** · 14 May 2004, 19:21

Nothing to lose really Kathy if they won't play properly or at all. I'd be interested to hear how you get on. :)

I remember all the claims they made about CDs being indestructible too when they were first introduced. Apparently you could use them as frisbees and clean them with scouring pads and they would still play perfectly!

In reality they need to be treated with the same respect you would give to records. Still, it was a good sales pitch!

Diane

*AndyK* · 14 May 2004, 21:46

Your audio cd shouldn't degenerate too much as long as you treat it with the care and respect it deserves (which means Will Young or Gareth Gates cds make perfect frisbees, coasters or ashtrays

) as far as I know it'd CD-R's that have had the problems and some seem to be losing their contents after about 5 yrs.... time to get those rarities transferred to the hard disc!

badger · 14 May 2004, 23:05

Just to let you know I got my CD today and it is great!

**Diane** · 15 May 2004, 00:41

That's great. Nice little addition to the collection, eh Badger!

Diane

14 May 2004, 17:53	#27
Kathy Super Loafer Join Date: 02.10.2003 Location: Columbus, Ohio USA Posts: 610	Thanks Diane - I will try that. I had been just a little afraid to do anything with them, because I keep reading that CD's and DVD's are not nearly so durable as was previously thought . -Kathy

14 May 2004, 19:21	#28
Diane Super Moderator Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Posts: 3,462	Nothing to lose really Kathy if they won't play properly or at all. I'd be interested to hear how you get on. :) I remember all the claims they made about CDs being indestructible too when they were first introduced. Apparently you could use them as frisbees and clean them with scouring pads and they would still play perfectly! In reality they need to be treated with the same respect you would give to records. Still, it was a good sales pitch! Diane

14 May 2004, 21:46	#29
AndyK Relentless Join Date: 21.11.2003 Location: Over the top..... seeing what's on the other side Posts: 18,694	Your audio cd shouldn't degenerate too much as long as you treat it with the care and respect it deserves (which means Will Young or Gareth Gates cds make perfect frisbees, coasters or ashtrays ) as far as I know it'd CD-R's that have had the problems and some seem to be losing their contents after about 5 yrs.... time to get those rarities transferred to the hard disc!

14 May 2004, 23:05	#30
badger Super Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2002 Location: Chelmsford, Essex Posts: 511	Just to let you know I got my CD today and it is great!

15 May 2004, 00:41	#31
Diane Super Moderator Join Date: 04.02.2003 Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands Posts: 3,462	That's great. Nice little addition to the collection, eh Badger! Diane