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Author:  Cueball [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:29 pm ]
Post subject:  I need to replace one of my older discs
Anyone know where I can find a replacement disc for Pop Hits Monthly March 1997? I've looked on e-bay and in a few of the karaoke store sites that I have ordered from before, and I haven't seen it.
Author:  Lone Wolf [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:45 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
country or pop?

what disc #?

Lone Wolf
Author:  fsapienjr [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
This is why my originals never see the light of day. I buy them, I copy them, then put them away until if or when the copy fails. They won't give you a new one for free because you scratched or damagaged it in any way.

Felix the KJ
8)
Author:  JoeChartreuse [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
cueball @ Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:29 am wrote:
Anyone know where I can find a replacement disc for Pop Hits Monthly March 1997? I've looked on e-bay and in a few of the karaoke store sites that I have ordered from before, and I haven't seen it.


Disc Number?


Another reason to make a back up. Why not resurface it, then burn a clean backup?
Author:  Cueball [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
Lone Wolf @ Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:45 am wrote:
country or pop?

what disc #?

Lone Wolf


I didn't realize they had a Country line in '97. It's Pop Hits Monthly, Pop - March 1997.
Author:  Cueball [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:37 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
fsapienjr @ Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:41 pm wrote:
This is why my originals never see the light of day. I buy them, I copy them, then put them away until if or when the copy fails. They won't give you a new one for free because you scratched or damagaged it in any way.

Felix the KJ
8)


Thank you for that fine commentary, but I did not ask what you do/did... I just asked about finding a replacement.
Author:  Cueball [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
JoeChartreuse @ Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:27 am wrote:

Disc Number?


Another reason to make a back up. Why not resurface it, then burn a clean backup?


How do you go about resurfacing a CDG? I've never done that before.
Author:  fsapienjr [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
Most Video Rental Stores have a disc resurfacer. They fix up CD's and DVD's. It basically polishes the disc. I have done it on a couple of times for $2 a disc. It fixed up the disc enough for me to make a couple of new copies, one replacing the original, one for your working disc.

Felix the KJ
8)
Author:  JoeChartreuse [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
cueball @ Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:46 am wrote:
JoeChartreuse @ Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:27 am wrote:

Disc Number?


Another reason to make a back up. Why not resurface it, then burn a clean backup?


How do you go about resurfacing a CDG? I've never done that before.


First, all Pop Hits Monthly Discs have an actual number. If it's from the Pop line I believe yours is PHM9703. Is the first song One Headlight by The Wallflowers? Either way, the number is somewhere on the label.

The quickest way for light scratches is to spend around $29 for a disc doctor or similar device. This light resurfacing takes about 2 minutes, then you buff and your done. From that disc you burn a backup, then use the backup, and keep the original in case this must be done again.

You can also go to a rental store and have them do it for a small fee ($5-$10)

If you have a large collection, and use them ( rather than a PC) for your show, it might be worthwhile to invest a few hundred in a pro resurfacer. The JFJ runs a bit over $300, but can fix ANYTHING short of a snapped disc or label side damage. Once done, you can copy to a new disc. I always recommend the copy because a heavy resurfacing for deep scratches thins a disc.
Author:  Lonman [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 1:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
fsapienjr @ Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:16 am wrote:
Most Video Rental Stores have a disc resurfacer. They fix up CD's and DVD's. It basically polishes the disc. I have done it on a couple of times for $2 a disc. It fixed up the disc enough for me to make a couple of new copies, one replacing the original, one for your working disc.

Felix the KJ
8)


The only one up here that I know that even has a resurfacer is Hollywood Video & they will not do customer discs - not sure why.
But this is the machine they use. Thinking about getting one myself.
http://www.jfjeasypro.com/
Author:  knightshow [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 5:31 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
I'd be careful on the Disc Doctor... I've personally had some discs no longer track right in trying to remove bad scratches.

Cueball, this is another way to look at this altogether... why not use a copy of the original disc?

doowop.com has a resurfacing service, or they used to!
Author:  Cueball [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 6:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
Thank you everyone for the info. I got myself a copy of the disc.
Author:  JoeChartreuse [ Wed Apr 29, 2009 12:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: I need to replace one of my older discs
[quote="Lonman @ Tue Apr 28, 2009 4:41 pmBut this is the machine they use. Thinking about getting one myself.
http://www.jfjeasypro.com/[/quote]

That's the one I have. The best investment you'll ever make.
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