Craig had to say...
I have been a CD collector since college, and got serious about music after seeing U2 and REM within 6 months of each other in 1984. I may have a rock and roll heart, but I love all kinds of music. From the Carter Family to John Williams to Philly Soul and Zappa, I think all forms of music are good, you just need an open mind to appreciate them. If I got stuck on a desert island, my CD list would include Van Morrison's Astral Weeks, Moody Blues' Day of Future Past, Springsteen's Born To Run and U2's The Unforgettable Fire.
My favorite labels are Rhino, One Way, and Raven. I am trying to convert much of my collection to Japanese paper sleeve editions, which have such superior sound and are easier to store.