compact disc
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CDs, or compact discs, usually have a printed side and a shiny side, which reflects lasers used by CD players to read the data they contain.
From BBC
Whether it’s the CD’s glossy, iridescent appearance or the intimate liner notes tucked into every jewel case, the compact disc maintains a certain appeal among young music buyers and collectors.
From Los Angeles Times
When compact discs hit the marketplace in 1982, retailers were quick to pronounce the death of long-playing vinyl records.
From Salon
In 2016, North Korean balloons carrying trash, compact discs and propaganda leaflets caused damage to cars and other property in South Korea.
From Seattle Times
In 2020, vinyl overtook compact discs as the dominant physical format.
From Los Angeles Times
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