Do you still keep your Madonna physical media on visible display?

[Kieran 1,153]

I have been considering taking my Madonna CDs/DVDs/BluRays from visible display in my study. The initial reason was because the 'easiest' place to have the shelf is infront of the window and over the past couple of years the colour has been bleached out of some of the spines by the direct sunlight. Then I got to thinking - rather than trying to move them, should I just pack them away?

This is a very individual choice, but I was wondering how many of you guys have opted to 'put away' your physical collections. I only have the albums, official DVDs and some bootleg DVDs. And they're only stored on a standard IKEA shelf alongside some movies and other CDs... but historically, I've always taken a bit of pride in the visual element of having them on display. But I hardly ever reach for a physical item these days - unless it's one of the official tour DVD/BluRays... 

[wtg1987 10,147]

I have stuff scattered all over my house - I have a great blond ambition laserdisc pioneer poster in the lounge - I’ll try and send a pic 

I keep all my CDs upstairs in a book shelf though as I’m paranoid about them discolouration if I have on display shelf 

I thought about displaying my sheet music as I love the artwork especially on the 80s ones like Santa baby , oh father , dear Jessie , the look of love any other herb ritts ones ?

[Dj Garrido 1,689]

yes! all the LPs, some CDs and books. in the living room. 

[thegoldencalf 12,571]

Yes!!!

I have a long hallway in my apartment and it’s covered in over 40 framed record sleeves and posters.

And various other records and posters are scattered through the rest of my place.

Whenever I have people over they love looking at the stuff and commenting on it.

[Kosmmik 9,957]

Sure I do!

[patrice1711 2,083]

neeed some pics guys!!!!!!!!!!!!! been busy looking-trying out for years now how to display my stuff  

[Blue Jean 15,068]

3 hours ago, wtg1987 said:

I have stuff scattered all over my house - I have a great blond ambition laserdisc pioneer poster in the lounge - I’ll try and send a pic 

I keep all my CDs upstairs in a book shelf though as I’m paranoid about them discolouration if I have on display shelf 

I thought about displaying my sheet music as I love the artwork especially on the 80s ones like Santa baby , oh father , dear Jessie , the look of love any other herb ritts ones ?

What’s the Santa baby sheet music cover look like?

[realityisalways 4,011]

1 hour ago, patrice1711 said:

neeed some pics guys!!!!!!!!!!!!! been busy looking-trying out for years now how to display my stuff  

Me too, photos and ideas would be very helpful 

[realityisalways 4,011]

This is not mine, but it would be cool to have something like this but with light

[Scottyx 8,749]

absolutely I do.

[ITG 3,320]

I keep mine in my cupboard, displayed the best I can, although needs a tidy up.

 

[Warm Gun 186]

All my Blu-rays, DVDs, books and CDs are in a cabinet with DOORS. I would never store such stuff long-term in an open cabinet that all the kitchen fumes, sunlight, dust and moisture could get in more easily. Not like anyone who might ever visit would be interested in looking at that stuff.

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[patrice1711 2,083]

11 hours ago, ITG said:

I keep mine in my cupboard, displayed the best I can, although needs a tidy up.

 

LOVING the 80's Offical Winterland posters!!!!!!  had them on the wall,in my early years,...all sadly teared up now !!!!

[akiawayne 47]

Mine are all in boxes in the cupboard

[TOpher 895]

I always thought it weird and never understood the point of all that. I mean I had posters up and my collection in my bedroom in my teens and early 20s but as an adult I find it odd. I threw out much of my collection. And only kept CDs and DVDs and a couple of books but they are all packed away in boxes in the basement.

[Scottyx 8,749]

Not weird at all to display. I have framed Madonna posters all around the house. If people dont like it they can scram.

[bertrand 11,041]

They're all in here... somewhere...

[Nahual 599]

Yes, but the only ones who would even catch a glimpse of my Madonna merch on display would be the roaches. 

[baymad4her 1,989]

I sold all my Madonna stuff, it was taking up too much room. I only have the albums and Blu-ray tours left out.

I've stored all her discography on a microsd card, and all her videos on a flash drive. So much easier.

[Tex20 400]

On 7/21/2021 at 12:05 AM, Kieran said:

I have been considering taking my Madonna CDs/DVDs/BluRays from visible display in my study. The initial reason was because the 'easiest' place to have the shelf is infront of the window and over the past couple of years the colour has been bleached out of some of the spines by the direct sunlight. Then I got to thinking - rather than trying to move them, should I just pack them away?

This is a very individual choice, but I was wondering how many of you guys have opted to 'put away' your physical collections. I only have the albums, official DVDs and some bootleg DVDs. And they're only stored on a standard IKEA shelf alongside some movies and other CDs... but historically, I've always taken a bit of pride in the visual element of having them on display. But I hardly ever reach for a physical item these days - unless it's one of the official tour DVD/BluRays... 

I never placed my stuff on display for two reasons:
1. Sunlight and air exposure ruining the items (eventually exposure to sunlight and air will age all items) 
2. Not enough space for them all
I'm glad I have all my stuff packed away in air tight containers or in storage because even her first few records look like the've just come off the press. I guess it's all about personal preference.

[Scottyx 8,749]

6 hours ago, Tex20 said:

I never placed my stuff on display for two reasons:
1. Sunlight and air exposure ruining the items (eventually exposure to sunlight and air will age all items) 
2. Not enough space for them all
I'm glad I have all my stuff packed away in air tight containers or in storage because even her first few records look like the've just come off the press. I guess it's all about personal preference.

 I have had things on display for decades and they still look pristine.  Who knows?

[Spanky1995 2,809]

Just have my Living For love mask on display right now has doing the house up 

[Tex20 400]

55 minutes ago, ScottyX said:

 I have had things on display for decades and they still look pristine.  Who knows?

You’re very lucky that they remained pristine over the years. How are they displayed? Do you have shelving, or on the walls? 

[Scottyx 8,749]

5 hours ago, Tex20 said:

You’re very lucky that they remained pristine over the years. How are they displayed? Do you have shelving, or on the walls? 

Shelving but most things are in plastic and no direct sunlight and I keep the house very dry.

[captainjay 1,595]

I have all my vinyl in black Odyssey cases. I have a wall of 15 framed picture discs in the living room. The rest of it is in a giant trunk.