Sony launched the first commercially available CD player on Oct. 1, 1982, changing the way music lovers consumed tunes. While MP3s and digital music players have dealt a near-fatal blow to the compact disc, we still have fond memories of the music technology.
Remembering leafing through the liner notes of your favorite band's new album? Or trying in vain to remove a scratch that caused your favorite song to skip? If these memories trigger a feeling of nostalgia, prepare for an overload of reminiscences when you scroll down the page.
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Spine-label hack.
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Scamming the "8 for the Price of 1" Deals.
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Skip protection. #90sproblems
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Mega Bass + Bass Booster = Mega Bass Booster/hearing problems
Browsing the music store. Bonus for finding import singles.
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Spending 15 minutes opening the plastic.
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Boomboxes -- with handles.
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Push to remove.
CD transport.
Never touch the laser.
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Alphabetizing your CD collection.
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In-store listening stations.
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Proper hold technique -- no fingerprints.
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Anyone got some AAs?
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Power Tower!
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Logo memories.
Longboxes.
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CD players are the coolest.
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Cassette adapter.
Mixtape? Nah -- compilation disc.
Rainbow cases.
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Personalized Discman.
Track listing.
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Cool storage.
DIY scratch solutions.
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Free poster inside.
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Cracked. Bummer.
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