The History of the CD — The Shiny Disc That Promised Perfect Sound Forever

The compact disc promised something revolutionary: perfect digital sound that would last forever. But how did the CD transform the music industry, replace vinyl records and cassette tapes, and eventually become obsolete? Discover the history of the CD, from the groundbreaking collaboration between Sony and Philips to its commercial launch in 1982, its dominance throughout the 1990s, and its decline with the rise of MP3s, iPods, and music streaming. This is the story of the shiny disc that changed how the world listened to music.