On 13 Jul 2003 01:51:51 GMT, Bob Olhsson
wrote:

In article , Mike Prager
wrote:

I'm trying to figure out whether the problem is a run of poor
pressings or a copy-protection scheme gone wild.

Most likely poor pressings unless it's a full price new pop title.

Thanks, Bob. The manufacturer of the CD transport has
received no other reports of incompatibilities, a situation
that also suggests poor pressings. I hope that's it -- I'd
hate to be shut out from buying EMI recordings. They are a
major force in classical music and opera.

Mike Prager
North Carolina, USA