Out of interest GUEST Tim.....
Where exactly did you buy "Ballads and Songs" ? I can't find it anywhere...And I'd love to see a copy.
Have looked at the Beeb website. and yes!! Apparently CM have admitted that the release is a CDR....So, Tim....Don't leave your copy lying around in the sunshine. If I were you, I'd do a copy of it onto minidisc, cassette, whatever, PDQ !!
Regards Ralphie