Collectible Compact Disc Price Guide II gives the resale value of more than 50,000 rare, common, import, out-of-print, and promo CDs. The introduction features a detailed history of the CD, defines what is collectible, and even describes how a CD is manufactured and why it"s so durable. Hundreds of photos. Four basic elements that determine a worthy collectible CD: popularity of the artist, presence of unreleased tracks, special packaging, availability of the CD. AUTHORBIO: Greg Cooper, the author of the world"s first-ever and most respected CD and laser disc collector"s guide, has been compiling lists of collectible CDs and tracking their value since 1988. He has written articles and has consulted on the subject of CD collecting for numerous magazines and newspapers. REVIEW: The author of this book, Gregory Cooper, has scoured the world, consulting regularly with hundreds of collectors, dealers, and manufacturers, to create the most complete and accurate database of CD collectibles ever. Not only are there thousands of listings, but there is a section of color photos and information on first issues, CD singles, out-of-print CDs, and more.