The Compact Disc (CD) was launched commercially in 1982 by Philips and Sony, introducing the first mass-market digital audio format. Heralded by science outlets like ABC Science as a revolutionary step forward, the format promised superior, noise-free sound quality that rapidly overtook analog vinyl records and cassette tapes. Credit: ABC Science | History In Pictures

CD. 💿 1983, l’apparition du disque numérique bouleverse le monde de la musique. Philippe De Souza, directeur chez Sony, suppose à l’époque que le 33 tours disparaîtra une dizaine d’années plus tard. | INA

The Compact Disc 💿 [1983] BBC Newsnight: Short documentary on the format which manufacturers are hoping will revolutionize the music industry and become the next audio standard! Starting prices for CD players were around £500 in 1983, which is equivalent to £2100 today and the discs themselves were £9 (£38) 🎧 | Old Skool Hardcore/Rave Tunes & Videos

#OTD 1983: Everybody knew that compact discs were the future of music, except EMI. | BBC Archive