BSNPubs.com Discography Going Away

[Dan Gould]

I thought this should go in this subforum. This is terrible news and I can't imagine why the site is being shuttered.  Great resource.

 

[Teasing the Korean]

Why are they closing it?!?

[Teasing the Korean]

On the other hand, maybe this is not surprising.  I had sent them additions and corrections over the years, and in recent years, none of these made it to the Website.

[JSngry]

16 minutes ago, Teasing the Korean said:

On the other hand, maybe this is not surprising.  I had sent them additions and corrections over the years, and in recent years, none of these made it to the Website.

Same.

[mikeweil]

Those sites need lots of attention and time. True discographers are an endangered species.

[romualdo]

1 hour ago, mikeweil said:

Those sites need lots of attention and time. True discographers are an endangered species.

Lets hope Tom Lord survives (with some help from us)

5 hours ago, Dan Gould said:

I thought this should go in this subforum. This is terrible news and I can't imagine why the site is being shuttered.  Great resource.

Truly awful news - have been using this for years

Edited November 16, 2024 by romualdo

[jazzcorner]

10 hours ago, Teasing the Korean said:

Why are they closing it?!?

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MikeC http://www.bsnpubs.com/bsn-cd.gif Moderator Registered:01/30/04 Posts: 1,762

Posted 4 days ago · Edited   #1  By the end of this year, this chat board will have been in operation for just under 28 years.  And yes, there are some who have been part of it for the whole time.  So why discontinue it, and why announce it ahead of time? I am rapidly closing in on 80 years old, and in the past couple of years have had some major health issues.  It is inevitable that this site will close some day.  But I would rather it be done in an orderly way, rather than the chaos if one day everybody showed up and the board was gone without notice. Having someone “take over” the chat board is just not practicable for a number of reasons.  Others may want to start a follow-on chat board, and I’m giving space here for others to publicize where that board might be. I am happy that I was able to make this board and the discography section available to all cost free and without ads. Also, the early announcement will allow anyone the chance to copy any information they want to save. I’d like to say some things about the people who use this board.  I am proud of you.  You allowed this board to be a “family-friendly” place without flames or obscenities that often are found elsewhere.   But even more I am proud of the group here who developed DES.  This is the place where that started and this is the place where unbelievable advances in technology allowed mono recordings to be heard in stereo – not rechanneled stereo, but true multichannel separation.  I brag all the time on “my guys” who have achieved such wonders.  Little did I know in 1978 (46 years ago!) When I wrote the first Goldmine articles about rock and roll in stereo that a pipe dream such as DES would one day become a reality. And thanks to all those who helped others identify mystery songs.  There has never been a group that is so good and talented at doing that.  And thanks to those who keep us all up to date on happenings in the music world. All our lives are divided into different seasons.  The season of my life devoted to music has been exhilarating and wonderful, but seasons come to an end.  What’s in the future?  Well, I intend to keep the discographies section up and will hopefully update it from time to time (as well as working with friends on other discography sites).  If follow-on chat boards happen, I hope to participate as I can. Finally, a sincere thanks to everyone who has participated in this chat board.  It’s been a pleasure. Mike __________________ Mike Callahan     Chat Board Moderator     Both Sides Now Publications

[Dan Gould]

Pull Quote:

I intend to keep the discographies section up and will hopefully update it from time to time (as well as working with friends on other discography sites). 

[JSngry]

The label histories are my favorite parts.

[Big Beat Steve]

Yes that's a pity.
I wasn't quite sure which site this "Both Sides Now" actually was. The name didn't immediately click with me. But I now see (as I have just googled an obscure LP and was led to this site). It's been quite  a wqile since I last used it, but I now realize I've used it often.

However ... I must admit I am not totally surprised. The site layout is sort of "first generation website"-ish. I.e. one of those sites that must have been created ages ago but its layout still looks like way back (and where you just keep your fingers crossed it will be around for a long time to come).

Maybe I'll just have to save the contents of some "favorite label" pages in Word files to my PC ... (but reformatting the contents properly does not look to be easy)

Edited November 17, 2024 by Big Beat Steve

[mikeweil]

There is a Software to transfer Formats, will post a link when I am back home. 

Another disadvantage of this Format is the album orientation without any other details but the track title. The best still are those on jazzdiscography.com.  

[Teasing the Korean]

Everything looks orange after staring at those blue pages for an hour. 

[mikeweil]

12 hours ago, mikeweil said:

There is a Software to transfer Formats, will post a link when I am back home. 

I will try this software: https://www.nchsoftware.com/documentconvert/index.html