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  1. Pete

    On This Day: The First Compact Discs Went on Sale - October 1, 1982

    On this day, October 1, 1982, the first compact discs (CDs) went on sale in Japan, marking a groundbreaking moment in the history of music technology. This innovative format quickly gained popularity for its superior sound quality and convenience. CDs were released in the United States just a...
  2. Pete

    During the 80s

    The 1980s saw the rise of the compact disc (CD) as the dominant format for music consumption. The first commercial CD player, the Sony CDP-101, was released in 1982, and the first CD pressed was Billy Joel's "52nd Street." This new format offered better sound quality and greater durability...
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    A Milestone in Music History: CD Debut in the US on This Day

    On this day March 2, 1983 marks the day when CDs (Compact Discs) made their debut in the United States after being initially released in Japan in October 1982. The average cost for these revolutionary discs was around $17.
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