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Lorde’s “Virgin” CD Doesn’t Work in Most Players
In a shock and disappointment to fans, the clear CD release of her new album Virgin has left many music lovers unable to play it in their standard CD players. The issue appears to be widespread, with numerous social media users and Reddit posters sharing videos and accounts of the same problem.
Lorde’s official website lists only one CD version — the crystal-clear recyclable edition — which is currently sold out. Fans who purchased this special edition have taken to TikTok and other platforms to share their experiences attempting to play the disc, with many reporting that it fails to function in older or lower-end CD players.
The lack of a printed label layer on the clear CD may be causing issues for some users, according to a hypothesis by one TikTok creator. They suggest that this unusual design choice may be confusing older optical sensors used in many traditional CD players, resulting in an inability to read the disc’s contents.
As fans await guidance or clarification from Lorde’s team regarding this issue, many are calling for the artist and her representatives to release a more traditional CD pressing of Virgin.
Source: www.billboard.com
