This is a list of "essential" bootleg trading web sites that started several years ago. I'm sure some of the links don't even work anymore or are outdated (tapes? Who trades tapes anymore?). If you feel any should be added or deleted, please post it and I'll add it to the master list on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

• alt.music.bootlegs FAQ
  ftp://ftp.visi.com/users/astanley/ambfaq.txt
  A detailed explanation on bootleg trading in general
  
  
• CD-R FAQ
  http://www.cdrfaq.org/
  Info on using and trading CD-Recordables
  
  
• CD-R Info
  http://www.cdrinfo.com
  Good site with news and info about CD-Rs and burners
  
  
• DAT FAQ
  http://www.eklektix.com/dat-heads/FAQ
  Info on using and recording Digital Audio Tapes
  
  
• DVD Answer Man
  http://www.dvdanswerman.com
  Great resource for DVDs
  
  
• DVD FAQ
  http://www.dvddemystified.com/dvdfaq.html
  Info on Digital Video/Versatile Discs
  
  
• MIC FAQ
  http://home.worldonline.nl/~mjjm/mic-faq/mic-faq.html
  Info on recording concerts and equipment
  
  
• Tape Tree FAQ
  http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~mleone/gdead/faq/tape-trees.html
  A detailed explanation on tape trees
  
  
• VCD FAQ
  http://www.vcdhelp.com/
  Great resource for VCDs - Video Compact Discs

Torrent Sites

• Jam To This
  http://www.jamtothis.com

Software Sites

• EAC - Exact Audio Copy
  http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/

Tape Trading Web Sites/Trader Lists

• Tape Trader Network
  http://www.tapetracker.com/traderindex
  
  
• Resources For Tapers Site
  http://www.resourcesfortapers.com
  
  
• TapeTrader.com
  http://www.tapetrader.com

I often have a search around here for footage......

http://www.tapetradernetwork.com/

Chris.

In case any of you care, I've searched tapetrader.net and phishhook.com for any entries of uncirculated Roth shows, and there were none.

Sometimes unreleased Roth shows and upgrades pop up on Dime. I've found some cool stuff.