CDs can hold up to 80 minutes of music, depending on the quality of the recording. Most CDs hold about 74 minutes of music.

Can a CD hold more than 80 minutes?

CDs were introduced in 1982 and can hold up to 80 minutes of music. But is that the limit? Can a CD hold more than 80 minutes?

The answer is yes. Although the 80-minute limit is a standard, CDs can actually hold more than that. Depending on the type of CD, they can hold anywhere from 84 to 99 minutes of music.

The reason the 80-minute limit is …