Lorde's new CD is so transparent that stereos can't even read it

(theverge.com)

19 points | by naves 19 hours ago ago

6 comments

  • vr46 18 hours ago

    What is in there that is supposed to reflect the laser? It a Red Book-compliant CD?

    Modern CD players are cut-down versions of older machines. My Naim forgoes de-emphasis as only older CDs from the 14-bit era used it. Surely one would expect full backward support for a medium designed for a greater-than-human lifespan?

    • goosedragons 17 hours ago

      Yeah but the company could save 12¢ forgoing it and maybe 1/10,000 customers would even know about it to complain.

  • leoh 17 hours ago

    Probably could put a reflective sticker on top of the disc and it would work?

    • Kirby64 13 hours ago

      Defeats the purpose of “fully recyclable” if you add a metalized sticker on the top.

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