Hi,

         This is the method I use, too.  Dvd's seem to have the ridge 
on both sides, and, some cd's have no ridge at all.

Rusty

>Ok.  Here's the best way to identify the playing surface and non playing
>surface of a CD.  Braille readers will be able to use their finger tips but
>for those who have sensitivity problems use your finger nail but very
>carefully.  Probably the easiest way to do this, if you are doing it for the
>first time  is to place the disc in the case.  From the centre of the disc
>slowly run your finger nail towards the outer edge of the disc.  About half
>an inch from the spindle hole you will find a deep groove, your finger nail
>will pick this up.  This is the non playing surface.  Now if you turn the
>disc up the other way and again slowly and gently run your finger nail from
>the centre towards the outer edge about half an inch from the centre you
>will find a ridge.  Depending on the brand of the disc the ridge will vary
>in how pronounced it is but it is there and It is a ridge.  This is the
>playing surface.  Once you get used to feeling it then you will know at a
>very brief touch which side is which.  Walter.
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