Problem with supplied OS X install discs

hey everyone-
after reading around on here, I found out that using Migration Assistant to transfer the files from my G4 were possibly hurting my performance. I'd also read that the preferred course of action in this case was to archive and install.
well, I popped in my supplied OS X install dvd (1 of 2) and selected everything I wanted to install, and clicked OK. it installed everything off of that disc fine, but when I got to the second disc, I ran into problems. twice in a row the DVD burner (sony DW_D150A, according to System Profiler) spun down when the install item "Garageband Loops" was at 73%.
after spending about 20 minutes trying to get the computer OUT of installation mode (are you reading this apple? TOTAL PITA!!) and FINALLY succeeding (simply by shutting the computer down by holding the front power button for about 6-10 seconds), I re-inserted the FIRST install DVD and restarted holding C to start from the DVD.
I changed the install settings (hopefully to omit the garageband loops), and then it occurred to me to look at the second DVD. all around it, about half an inch from the outer edge, are circular "scratches". I use that term loosely, because it doesn't appear that there are any flaws in the plastic, and it actually looks like errors on the metal film itself! I tried installing again anyway, only to have it stall at Garageband Loops yet again, but this time at only 58%.
I just wanted to see if anyone else was having problems with this? I know I didn't check the DVDs to see if they had any markings on them when I got them, wanted to see if anyone else had these weird markings on their install DVDs.
Zack

I had the same problem (though I didn't see the scratches) with either the Garageband Loops or I think there was something called System Sound Loops. Anyhow, I managed to get the install to work only after telling the installer not to install the problem file. I think Apple had a bad batch (or maybe we're just unlucky). I called support and had them send me a replacement set which I just got today.

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