DVD Labels, to use or avoid?

 

New member
Username: Thomasm

Post Number: 1
Registered: Feb-06
I was wondering about sticking DVD labels on.Is this something that might cause the DVD not to play 10-20 years down the road? I've stuck labels on my CDs and they play fine 4 years later, but I don't know if any damage will occur years later.Right now I'm holding off until I can get some good advice. Would appreciate any. Do most of you use labels or avoid them?
 

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Username: Samijubal

Post Number: 2257
Registered: Jul-04
Stay away from labels. DVDs spin much faster than CDs with a track that is not near as wide. Labels can throw the disc out of balance and/or warp the disc when the labels dry and shrink.
 

New member
Username: Thomasm

Post Number: 4
Registered: Feb-06
Thanks David! I will avoid them on DVDs.
 

New member
Username: Scotthall

Vancouver, BC Canada

Post Number: 7
Registered: Apr-05
Is it bad for the disc or the DVD player?
 

Gold Member
Username: Samijubal

Post Number: 2510
Registered: Jul-04
Mostly the disc, but out of balance discs put more strain on the spindle motor from the extra vibration.
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