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

2.7K views · 269 reactions | Here's a deep dive into the evolution of CDs, beginning in the '80s, to its downfall in the mid-2000s, and its possible comeback. #BillboardExplains | Billboard | Facebook