On This Day August 17 1982 – First Mass Production of Compact Discs in Langenhagen Germany

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 17 1982 – First Mass Production of Compact Discs in Langenhagen Germany.

On this day August 17 1982, the first mass production of compact discs began at a factory in Langenhagen, Germany. This breakthrough marked the start of a new era in music technology, offering a clearer, more durable alternative to vinyl records and cassette tapes. The very first commercial CD pressed was a copy of ABBA’s album “The Visitors.”

Compact discs quickly transformed the way people listened to music, offering the ability to skip tracks instantly and enjoy noise-free playback...
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