The Compact Disc (CD) was launched commercially in 1982 by Philips and Sony, introducing the first mass-market digital audio format. Heralded by science outlets like ABC Science as a revolutionary step forward, the format promised superior, noise-free sound quality that rapidly overtook analog vinyl records and cassette tapes. Credit: ABC Science | History In Pictures

43 years ago, the first commercial compact disc was produced 💿 Today, over 23 million CDs can be found in the Discogs Marketplace. | Discogs

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Making CDs from scratch in 5 Easy steps: 1) Inject molten polycarbonate into the mold with a stamper containing your music. 2) Metalize the clear plastic disc to create a reflective surface for a laser to bounce off of. 3) Apply protective coating to eliminate deterioration. 4) Scan disc for defects and errors. 5) Collect finished CDs onto a spindle. You too can replicate CDs at home by following these step-by-step instructions! or, give us a call and we can help you out with that. 😉 We have th