Just ripped my 2cd in both wav and mp3. I got it today, I already noticed some scratchs in it...this kind of packing is not the best for cds. And don't wanna ruin it. The cd wo'nt play that much, I rather use the files. I also keep sealed copy :-)
I tore the cover of a Stevie Nicks reissue trying to get the damn CD out of it.
And they wonder why people share files ?
I also hate digi-packs too.
Or any pocket type thing....'in a book' style.
If you live in a dust-free house you will still scratch the things.
I've done the same - my deluxe cd is still sealed but got the all 18 tracks in wav that fit nicely on 1 CD. Its a waste having a separate disc with 3 tracks!
Some of Bowie's last albums come in a regular edition and the 'deluxe' only had 3 extra too.
6 months or so later a Super Deluxe 'box set' came out with most of the mixes and a DVD.
This is not counting the Other later 2 Disc Versions !