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https://www.discogs.com/lists/US-Canada-Digital-Media-Manufacturing-Plants/832372
https://www.discogs.com/lists/C-S-American-Digital-Media-Manufacturing-Plants/834781
https://www.discogs.com/lists/European-Digital-Media-Manufacturing-Plants/835405

https://www.discogs.com/lists/Digital-Media-with-Pressing-Plant-ID/799606
https://www.discogs.com/lists/Known-Brokers/808951

https://www.discogs.com/lists/Texas-Recording-Studios/836395
https://www.discogs.com/lists/Texas-Live-Venues/854662
https://www.discogs.com/lists/San-Antonio-Blues-Society-Member/1232846

Since I have to frequently refer to them, please read the following threads:
🞶 Using the Stereo tag on stereo releases
🞶 Identifying Pressing Plant in FTF when multiple pressings w/ same Cat# exist
🞶 Changing the established way Variants are displayed is incorrect per current guidance.
🞶 Please do not re-number variants.
🞶 Do not duplicate Variants to create a "package variant".

These releases aren't added to Discogs yet, but if it's something you want to add to your order, let me know and I will submit the release and list my copy. Star_Man_20's Pending Submissions

Cinram plants:
🞶 Cinram Richmond Label Profile Update proposal
🞶 The Cinram Richmond clarification and tidy-up page
🞶 Cinram plants & a breakdown of a Cinram matrix.
🞶 List of Cinram Client ID numbers.

I add "XXX Pressing" in the FTF when there are several manufacturers for U.S. releases with the same catalog number.

Discussions on CD plant identification:
🞶 List of /CA manufacturers
CMCA is Cinram, Anaheim, CA?: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/848077
Technicolor, Olyphant, PA?: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/833273
Whyn Communication, Inc. https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/823687

Misc CD plant discussions:
Post-DMI Cinram Anaheim and Huntsville: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/850834
EDC pressings with UML moulds: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/812759
PMDC-UML: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/814090
Sonopress USA: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/827516
WEA Olyphant vs WEA Commerce: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/824863
Technidisc https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/820394

Record Club discussions:
BMG Direct and BMG Direct Marketing, Inc.: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/818322
BMG no BC vs w/ BC: https://www.discogs.com/forum/thread/818317

About me

Local Interest: Texas Independent and Self Releases

Currently mentoring: <no one> :(

Current Discogs database update projects and interests:
1) The Cinram Richmond clarification and tidy-up page
2) EDC Pressing, UML mould oddities & UML Pressing, PMDC Leftovers
3) Direct Marketing Music Clubs Group
4) Release page improvements (just a place to jot ideas at the moment - nothing serious)

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Not currently working on has "◄"

Collection in Discogs (updated 2022-03-24):
► Add all CDs in collection: 2,295 of 2,319
► Add CD want list from Amazon to Discogs: Pending

Discogs Milestones:
Currently top contributor #497 (as of 2023-03-11)
★ Reached ranked contributor status on: 2020-06-02.
★ Reached top 4,000: Achieved on 2020-07-26
★ Reached top 3,000: Achieved on 2020-12-04
★ Reached top 2,000: Achieved on 2021-04-21
★ Reached top 1,000: Achieved on 2021-12-03
★ Reached top 750: Achieved on 2022-04-15
★ Reached top 500: Achieved on 2023-03-11
► Reached top 250: Pending
◄ Reached top 100: Pending
◄ Reached top 50: Pending

★ Rank Points (5,000): Achieved on 2020-07-26
★ Rank Points (10,000): Achieved on 2021-03-11
★ Rank Points (15,000): Achieved on 2021-08-13
★ Rank Points (20,000): Achieved on 2021-11-17
★ Rank Points (25,000): Achieved on 2022-03-24
★ Rank Points (30,000): Achieved on 2022-05-28
★ Rank Points (35,000): Achieved on 2023-01-22
► Rank Points (40,000): Pending
◄ Rank Points (45,000): Pending
◄ Rank Points (50,000): Pending

★ Submissions (200): Achieved on 2020-05-30 with God Lives Underwater - God Lives Underwater.
★ Submissions (250): Achieved on 2020-07-01 with Toy Subs - Vim Fuego.
★ Submissions (300): Achieved on 2020-08-31 with Dexter Freebish - Another World
★ Submissions (400): Achieved on 2020-12-16 with Christopher Franke - Babylon 5: Z'Ha'Dum
★ Submissions (500): Achieved on 2021-02-27 with Cool For August - Grand World
★ Submissions (600): Achieved on 2021-07-08 with Christopher Franke - Babylon 5: Walkabout
★ Submissions (700): Achieved on 2021-09-16 with Toy Subs - Vodka Sonic
★ Submissions (800): Achieved on 2021-10-11 with Kevin Hart - Let Me Explain (Witness The Rise Of A Legend)
★ Submissions (900): Achieved on 2021-11-09 with Type O Negative - The Least Worst Of
★ Submissions (1,000): Achieved on 2021-12-22 with Next Big Something - Next Big Something
★ Submissions (1,250): Achieved on 2022-03-29 with FourSideCircle - Figure 1-A
★ Submissions (1,500): Achieved on 2022-05-27 with Jeff Dunham - All Over The Map
★ Submissions (1,750): Achieved on 2023-02-06 with Matthew Stover Read By Jonathan Davis (15) - Star Wars: Episode III Revenge Of The Sith
► Submissions (2,000): Pending

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Various - Immortal Bhangra 8
submitted Various - Immortal Bhangra 8. 2 months ago
Lata Mangeshkar - Kishore Kumar - Love Songs
submitted Lata Mangeshkar - Kishore Kumar - Love Songs. 2 months ago
Various - 3 In 1 (Raja Hindustani, Mr. Aashiq, Uff Yeh Mohabbat)
submitted Various - 3 In 1 (Raja Hindustani, Mr. Aashiq, Uff Yeh Mohabbat). 2 months ago
DJ Nostradamus - Planet Bhangra (The 5 Year Re-issue)
submitted DJ Nostradamus - Planet Bhangra (The 5 Year Re-issue). 2 months ago
Various - Aaja Aaja '98
submitted Various - Aaja Aaja '98. 2 months ago
Various - Super Top 6
submitted Various - Super Top 6. 2 months ago
Bhai Chaman Lal Ji - Shabad Gurbani Jhakhad Jhaagi Mihu Varsai
submitted Bhai Chaman Lal Ji - Shabad Gurbani Jhakhad Jhaagi Mihu Varsai. 2 months ago
Various - Aap Ki Pasand
submitted Various - Aap Ki Pasand. 2 months ago
Unknown Artist - Swagatam (Gujarati & Hindi Bhajams)
submitted Unknown Artist - Swagatam (Gujarati & Hindi Bhajams). 2 months ago
Anu Malik - Kareeb (Instrumental)
submitted Anu Malik - Kareeb (Instrumental). 3 months ago
Gulshan Kumar Presents Bhai Harnaam Singh Ji (Shrinagar Wale) (Hazuri Ragi Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar)* - Ji Pran Sukhdatia
submitted Gulshan Kumar Presents Bhai Harnaam Singh Ji (Shrinagar Wale) (Hazuri Ragi Sri Darbar Sahib, Amritsar)* - Ji Pran Sukhdatia. 3 months ago
Bhai Harbans Singh Ragi (Jagadhari Wale)* & Anuradha Paudwal - Sun Sun Jeevaan Teri Bani (Shabad Gurbani)
submitted Bhai Harbans Singh Ragi (Jagadhari Wale)* & Anuradha Paudwal - Sun Sun Jeevaan Teri Bani (Shabad Gurbani). 3 months ago
Mangal Singh And Amar - Tu Hai Mera Sanam (I Will Always Love You)
submitted Mangal Singh And Amar - Tu Hai Mera Sanam (I Will Always Love You). 3 months ago
Claymhor - The Water Is Wide
submitted Claymhor - The Water Is Wide. 3 months ago
Celtíc Comfort - Under A Tartan Texas Sky
submitted Celtíc Comfort - Under A Tartan Texas Sky. 3 months ago
Modern Day Drifters - The Highway Is My Home
submitted Modern Day Drifters - The Highway Is My Home. 3 months ago
Uriel (9) - Deliverance
submitted Uriel (9) - Deliverance. 3 months ago
Anyah - Harmonics Of The Sacred Seed
submitted Anyah - Harmonics Of The Sacred Seed. 3 months ago
Aaron Stephens - Hard Times, Straight Lines
submitted Aaron Stephens - Hard Times, Straight Lines. 3 months ago
Jon Ramirez (2) Featuring Vida (13) - KXTN 107.5 Tejano 2002 Commemorative Rodeo CD
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Various - A Celebration Of The Irish Harp
submitted Various - A Celebration Of The Irish Harp. 3 months ago
Ron Brietzke* - Ease My Mind
submitted Ron Brietzke* - Ease My Mind. 3 months ago
Joe Greer (2) - Too Close To The Flame
submitted Joe Greer (2) - Too Close To The Flame. 3 months ago
Barbara Greer & Sons - Breathtaking!
submitted Barbara Greer & Sons - Breathtaking!. 3 months ago
Mark Searcy Band - Roadworthy
submitted Mark Searcy Band - Roadworthy. 3 months ago
Owen Cassidy - Owen Cassidy
submitted Owen Cassidy - Owen Cassidy. 3 months ago
Cyrus James - Dreamers Of The Day
submitted Cyrus James - Dreamers Of The Day. 3 months ago
Cliff Glenn (2) - Texas Red Dirt
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Whiskey Rodeo - Purgatory Road
submitted Whiskey Rodeo - Purgatory Road. 3 months ago
The Jazz Protagonists - Blizz Blazz
submitted The Jazz Protagonists - Blizz Blazz. 3 months ago
Vince Leggett - The Bottom Line
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The Frenzy - Childish Games
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Paul Daniel (6) - While I Live
submitted Paul Daniel (6) - While I Live. 3 months ago
Paul C. Cash - Pictures On The Wall
submitted Paul C. Cash - Pictures On The Wall. 3 months ago
Jasmine* - A New Song
submitted Jasmine* - A New Song. 3 months ago
Brad Lee (6) - Hat's Optional
submitted Brad Lee (6) - Hat's Optional. 3 months ago
Archie Freskiss - Perfect Timing
submitted Archie Freskiss - Perfect Timing. 3 months ago
The S.A. Blue Cats - Live @ Sam's Burger Joint
submitted The S.A. Blue Cats - Live @ Sam's Burger Joint. 3 months ago
Concrete Cowboys - Concrete Cowboys
submitted Concrete Cowboys - Concrete Cowboys. 3 months ago
Ruben V - True
submitted Ruben V - True. 3 months ago
Buddy Hodges - Where The Eagle Flies
submitted Buddy Hodges - Where The Eagle Flies. 3 months ago
Various - CD Tex .com - Vol. 52 March 2007
submitted Various - CD Tex .com - Vol. 52 March 2007. 3 months ago
Rickey Pittman - The Minstrel Boy (By The Bard Of The South)
submitted Rickey Pittman - The Minstrel Boy (By The Bard Of The South). 3 months ago
Tone Monkeys - Lay Down
submitted Tone Monkeys - Lay Down. 3 months ago
Tone Monkeys - Tone Monkeys EP
submitted Tone Monkeys - Tone Monkeys EP. 3 months ago
Tone Monkeys - Dive Music Capital
submitted Tone Monkeys - Dive Music Capital. 3 months ago
Crash Landing (2) - Crash Landing
submitted Crash Landing (2) - Crash Landing. 3 months ago
Tequila Trio - Tequila Trio
submitted Tequila Trio - Tequila Trio. 3 months ago
Primal Order (2) - Animal
submitted Primal Order (2) - Animal. 3 months ago
The Studebakers (4) - Now And Then
submitted The Studebakers (4) - Now And Then. 3 months ago