The first CD players came out in 1982. Philips and Sony were the two companies that developed the technology and released the players to the public. The players were very expensive at first, but their prices eventually came down. CD players became very popular in the early 1990s, and their popularity has only grown since then.

When did CDs become popular?

The Compact Disc, or CD, was first introduced to the market on August 17, 1982. The format was initially developed by Sony and Philips, and was seen as a way to improve the sound quality of music recordings.

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