Used CD Singles & Maxi-Singles – B-Sides, Remixes & Collectors' Finds
In the era before digital downloads made them redundant, the physical CD single was one of the most productive formats in the music industry. Record labels used it to release not just the headline track but extended mixes, B-sides, live recordings, and acoustic sessions – music that existed only on the single and nowhere else. At Musictastershop, seven pages of used CD singles and maxi-singles preserve this archive of content that is simply unavailable anywhere else.
The section covers both standard CD-5 singles (the 5-inch format that became the industry standard from the late 1980s onward) and CD maxi-singles, which typically provided three to six tracks including the main single and a range of extended mixes, remixes, or exclusive tracks. Both sub-categories are browsable from this section.
The Collector Value of CD Singles
For serious collectors, music single collector finds offer content that simply doesn't exist in any other format. A 1990s dance or pop single might include a seven-minute extended mix, a radio edit, a dub version, and two live tracks – music that was never released on the parent album and has never been reissued digitally. Owning the single is the only way to access it.
Dance and Club Music Singles
The dance and club music genres are particularly well-served by the CD maxi-single format. Extended mixes for club use were a core part of dance music releases throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, and the best of them represent the music at its fullest and most developed. Dance music CD singles from this era are some of the most collected items in secondhand music retail, and the Musictastershop singles section offers a rotating selection of exactly these titles.
Pop and Rock Singles
90s pop singles CD releases are similarly rich in exclusive content. B-sides from major pop and rock acts of the 1990s were often carefully chosen non-album tracks that demonstrated range beyond the polished hits. Acoustic versions, alternate takes, and rarities were common single extras. Many of these tracks have become as beloved as the A-sides by the artists' fanbase, making the singles that contain them genuinely sought-after collector items.
Condition of Singles in Stock
CD single packaging – typically a slim jewel case or a card sleeve – can be more vulnerable to wear than full album packaging. Musictastershop's condition grading for singles addresses this: sleeve condition and disc condition are both assessed, and any specific wear on the packaging is described alongside disc condition. Browse the full seven pages of the singles section, or check New Arrivals for recently added titles. The main Used CDs catalogue covers full album releases across all genres.
Why CD Singles Disappear From the Market
CD singles from the early to mid-1990s were pressed in large quantities for major pop and rock acts – the format was commercially essential at the time. But they were also ephemeral objects: bought, played a few times, and often discarded or lost. Unlike albums, which were more likely to be kept as part of a permanent collection, singles were treated as disposable by many buyers. This means that while millions were pressed, far fewer survive in good condition, making well-preserved singles from this era genuinely collectible.
Musictastershop's seven pages of used CD singles represent a carefully sourced selection of exactly this type of material. Browse all pages, as the genre and artist mix varies across them. Check New Arrivals for recently listed singles, and the main Used CDs catalogue for full album releases.
Singles and maxi-singles are listed across seven pages in this section. Condition follows the same honest grading system used throughout the shop: Goed (Good), Zeer goed (Very Good), Als nieuw (Like New). Any packaging wear is described explicitly. Questions about specific listings? Contact [email protected] before purchasing.