2. The Launch of the Compact Disc (CD)
The debut of the compact disc in the early 1980s transformed how the world listened to music. Offering crystal-clear digital sound and durability, CDs quickly replaced vinyl records and cassette tapes. The first commercial CD, released in 1982, marked a new era in audio technology and set the standard for digital media. This innovation changed not only music consumption but paved the way for future digital storage formats.
