Throw it out!

I applied the same basic concept during the packing process the last two times I moved. As I handled each item, if I couldn't think of a really good reason within 5 seconds to pack it in a box, it went in the give away/throw away pile. By the last move, all my musical media was digital, so at least that choice was already made. It's a lot easier to keep ones and zeros that you never listen to!

Someone came to my garage sale (that is where my dumped music goes) and bought lots of vinyl. Made her aware that some are NOT in 'good shape' even for the lowest quality turn table. 

She said: "oh no, I am not playing those. I am teacher, and I melting the vinyl down and pour into forms with the kids'. 

So THERE is a great way to REPURPOSE that vinyl. Does it work with CD? Wonder how to repurpose those ripped or downloaded files? Hmh. 

Can this method be applied to an annoying wife?

Instead I make a pile of those and anyone coming over can have their pick. One man's trash is another man's treasure.

My interest in music is mostly in the jazz genre. I have often bought records that had music I did not fully appreciate and then pulled them out later to find my taste had either changed or matured to the point that I later found them enjoyable. These got moved from the back of my collection to the front and I as happy to have not disposed of them. I used to pull out and play Miles' Bitches Brew once a year until I finally understood it. Consequently, I never throw anything out unless it is damaged or replaced with a better copy.