The very first CD pressed in the United States was Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” on July 13, 1984. The CD was manufactured and distributed by Columbia Records.

The CD was a commercial success, and helped to popularize the format. Prior to the release of “Born in the U.S.A.”, the CD had been struggling to gain traction in the market. However, the album’s success helped to ensure that the CD would become the dominant format for music distribution.

When was the first CD released in the USA?

The first CD released in the USA was Bruce Springsteen’s Born in …