CDs Make a Sudden Comeback Thanks to a Surprising New …
Aug 13, 2024 · Compact discs (CDs) are crawling out of dusty attics and second-hand store bins to take the spotlight once again. According to Luminate’s 2024 Midyear Music Report, CD …
CD players turn 40: Do music compact discs have a comeback left?
Mar 18, 2023 · What made the compact disc a success? Cool looks and portability. Several factors drove CD's success. Record labels and electronics makers could charge more than …
Compact Disc’s star has faded, but I like it anyway
Nov 17, 2023 · Compact Disc’s star has well and truly faded. At its peak, at the turn of the century, just short of a billion silver discs were sold in the USA in a year. Fast forward to 2022 …
CDs are making a comeback thanks to Gen Z - Axios
Jan 6, 2024 · The humble compact disc has gone from relic to retro as Gen Z music fans look for ways to commemorate their favorite artists.
We need to talk about the future of the compact disc. How much …
Nov 26, 2023 · The compact disc isn't going anywhere yet, but for the first time in ages, it has credible competition. And it's not vinyl, either.
Whatever happened to the Compact Disc? - Hifi hobbyist
Oct 26, 2024 · The compact disc (CD) was originally developed in the late 1970s as a joint project between Philips and Sony. The first prototype was demonstrated in 1979, and the CD was …
Compact disc 40th anniversary: Music fans recall launch of CD …
Mar 18, 2023 · USA TODAY readers shared their memories of the music compact disc as the CD format hits the 40th anniversary of its launch in the U.S.
Something weird is happening with compact discs. They're selling …
In 2021, compact disc sales were 47.7% higher than they were in 2020. That was the first time in two decades that CDs saw a year-over-year increase in sales. What’s going on?
How to survive the inevitable CD revival - Engadget
Jul 1, 2022 · The Compact Disc turns 40 this year, and there are already signals the format is primed for a mini revival. For the first time in 17 years, CD sales actually went up - and by …
Will Compact Disc make a comeback? Ableton’s Robert Henke …
Jul 14, 2022 · Ableton’s inventor, Robert Henke, has campaigned for a return to the increasingly obsolete Compact Disc music format. In an era where streaming music is commonplace, and …