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Compact Discs were the reigning champions of audio technology. For many, CDs were more than just a means of listening to music; they represented a significant cultural shift in how we consumed and interacted with music. As we bid adieu to this once-revolutionary format, it’s essential to pay homage to CDs and acknowledge their profound impact on our lives.
THE BIRTH OF CDs
Compact Discs, or as I like to call them, CDs, were introduced to the world in the early 1980s. This groundbreaking technology was developed jointly by Sony and Philips, and it marked a significant advancement in audio storage and playback. The CD offered crystal-clear sound quality, immense storage capacity (compared to vinyl records and cassette tapes), and a level of durability that was never seen before in music formats.
THE RISE TO PROMINENCE
This story is from the November 2023 edition of Exhibit.
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