In the early 90's I wrote for a music magazine. I would get anywhere from 30-50 CDs a week sent to me by various bands and record labels hoping that I would write about their band or album (everyone that worked there got tons of free stuff like this sent to them). I used to sell most of them to music stores. It was a nice way to supplement my income.
These days, however, I don't miss them. If someone tells me about a band I can check them out online and either listen to them on Spotify or their website/soundcloud etc and/or buy their music instantly.I can't even remember the last time I actually purchased a physical CD.
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