Announcing the Summer Disc Swap Theme: Summer Anthems!
The theme for our Summer Disc Swap is all about Summer tunes. Create a playlist reflecting the Songs of Summer to you! It can be chronological throughout you life, the most important Summer, or this Summer! Here’s what you need to know:
- Sign-up Deadline: June 7th, 2025
- Guidelines:
- Discs should be in SP format for compatibility across players.
- Feel free to use any disc, from simple Sony Neige models to rare finds—it’s entirely up to you!
- Commitment: By participating, you commit to covering postage fees (including possible international shipping), ensuring tracking for your disc, and dedicating time and resources to this swap.
- Assignments will be made by June 15th - please begin in earnest on your disc when you sign up!
- Postmark Deadline: All discs should be postmarked by July 1st, 2025.
- Shipping Tip (US only): Save on domestic postage by using USPS Media Mail at your local post office—just bring a disc or player to show that it qualifies!
- Creative Labeling: Get as creative as you like with labeling! A simple handwritten label is also absolutely fine.
- Optional Extras: Some participants include a small token from their region/country—this is optional but appreciated.
- Verified Signup: Email verification is required for signup. (This has proven necessary due to signups who ghost the process after signup. However, ghosting still happens.)
- Personalized emails asking for final confirmation of participation will come after closure of the entry window, prior to assignment. Failure to respond to that email within 24 hours will result in your entry being dropped!
I’m dedicated to ensuring everyone receives a disc—if someone can’t, I’ll personally cover it to maintain the community’s spirit. Let’s keep the tradition going strong!
SideSwaps and Extra Connections
Beyond the main swap, some of us like to do “SideSwaps”—extra copies for trades outside the main event. These can be exciting and allow you to share more discs, but they’re optional and at your own discretion. Please arrange SideSwaps on the platform of your choosing by making your intentions known there.
I’ve made many wonderful connections in the MiniDisc community through these swaps, and each new playlist or piece of artwork is a joy to receive. The best part? The excitement of finding that disc in your mailbox—it truly brightens my day.
When you finish your disc, if you wish, you can catalog images and content for eternity (or until the death of the Internet) over at MiniDisc.Wiki's Community Disc Swap Page
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