A way to listen to a large collection


I’ve discovered a great way to deal with an intimidatingly large collection of CDs and records.
 It would take much longer time than I have on this earth to go through them all, so I’ve found a way to really enjoy the variety.
What I do is, without looking, just reach blindly for a disc on the wall and, no matter what it is, play it through in its entirety.
 It’s amazing how enjoyable this is.  Things which I would not ordinarily choose become currently viable.  After all, I bought them for a reason. There’s no reason I shouldn’t like them!
I found that when I conciously pick a selection, I’m very choosy, considering the sound quality far too often.  This way, it’s like getting a new present all the time.
Re-discovering wonderful performances I’d forgotten about (and, coincidentally, enjoying the sound quality for what it is, more than I would have if I had been searching for good sonics.)
I highly recommend this procedure!
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I have for the most part abandoned my CD's.
Spotify, and to a lesser extent, Tidal (mostly due to their abysmal cataloging system), has exposed me to more composers I never knew of.
The 'Discover' tab usually offers something I would never have clicked on. 
Bob 
Truly wonderful idea!!!  I listen a lot to classical and jazz on my tuner just because I don't feel like taking the time to look thru my collection to pick something out.  My cd collection is in books instead of jewel cases to cut down on room; now I'll just pick out a page and give a listen.  Thanks! 
The OP's basic method works well for me. Two or three times a week I will pull an LP or CD that I "forgot" I had and give it a play.  Very enjoyable.
Completely agree. Since I have my LPs in alphabetical order, I have a general sense of what I am picking but I have never been let down. I bought them for a reason. The reason is I love the progressive rock era. I find a new purpose every time I put a new one on. Might have listened to it before. Maybe not. In the end, the music is beautiful.