compact disc

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.

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.

When compact discs hit the marketplace in 1982, retailers were quick to pronounce the death of long-playing vinyl records.

In 2016, North Korean balloons carrying trash, compact discs and propaganda leaflets caused damage to cars and other property in South Korea.

In 2020, vinyl overtook compact discs as the dominant physical format.