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aug 17, 1982 - 1982 - First commercial use of the compact disc

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On August 17, 1982, the first commercial use compact disc was produced by the Sony and Phillips corporations, and was a recording of Claudio Arrau performing Chopin waltzes.

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aug 17, 1982
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~ 43 years ago

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