An Audio CD (Compact Disc) is a digital optical disc format introduced in 1982 for storing and playing music. It revolutionized the music industry by offering high-quality sound, durability, and convenience compared to analog formats like vinyl records and cassette tapes. An Audio CD can hold up to 74-80 minutes of stereo audio, encoded in the Red Book standard at a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and a bit depth of 16 bits, providing CD-quality sound. The disc's digital nature eliminates issues like tape degradation or scratches found in analog formats, ensuring consistent playback. Audio CDs became the dominant format for music distribution through the 1980s and 1990s, offering a portable, easy-to-use alternative to vinyl. Though digital downloads and streaming have surpassed CDs in popularity, they remain a widely recognized and collectible format for music lovers. Audio CDs are also valued for their physical media, album artwork, and the tactile experience they offer.
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