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“How is a clear CD even possible?": Lorde’s see-through Virgin CD doesn’t play in most CD players
Fans take to social media to share a string of disappointing ‘No Disc’ errors after giving Lorde's latest a spin ...
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Hope You Weren’t Planning to Listen to That—Lorde’s Transparent CD Won’t Play in Cars & Discmans
Lorde’s fourth studio album, Virgin, released on June 27, 2025. Fans who opted for a physical copy of the album on CD did so ...
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Lorde's new transparent CD is pretty cool – except for one big problem
Lorde's new album Virgin comes on a transparent CD, which is pretty cool, but there's just one catch – CD players can't play ...
Lorde's new CD is so clear, your stereo might think it's invisible
The clear disc, along with the 20-page full-color booklet and jewel case, are meant to be fully recyclable. Visually, the CD is absolutely stunning and would ...
“I’m sooo freakin bummed”: People are complaining that CDs of Lorde’s new album “Virgin” don’t work
The pop star’s decision to release her new album on a clear plastic CD created a wave of confusion and frustration. Although ...
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Lorde’s Transparent Disc for Virgin Album Not Working in Some CD Players
Some Lorde fans have reported on social media that the transparent CD for her new album, Virgin, isn't working in their CD ...
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CD players turn 40: Do music compact discs have a comeback left?
The compact disc gave us our first taste of digital music – and we liked it. Upon its arrival in the U.S. in March 1983, the sleek 4.7-inch plastic and aluminum disc – about the size of a ...