I don't know if this question is relevant or if this is the right sub, but for those of u who still use physical music files, how do you organize your albums and playlists? (lemmy.world)

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[-] Signtist@bookwyr.me 1 points 7 hours ago

I like to rifle through my music, so I just keep all my new albums on one shelf and move them to another shelf as I listen to them. Then I can choose if I want to listen to something I haven't heard yet, or something I have, and if I have, it's sorted naturally by last listen time, since I always put albums on the shelf in the same spot.

The only exception is that if I really don't like an album, I'll put it on one of the edges of the shelf so it can withstand the most pressure. I try to keep the records packed tightly enough not to tip too much, but also loosely enough not to be squished, but if I do make a mistake and end up messing up a record, I'd rather it be one I don't plan to listen to again.

[-] Archimedes@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 hours ago

I keep a "current selection" in a small crate by the record player.

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