What is the longest playing CD?

But he had one condition: that the new technology could allow listeners to hear the whole of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony without interruption. The longest recording Sony could find was Wilhelm Furtwängler's glacial 1951 recording which ran to a length of - you've guessed it - 74 minutes.

What is the longest CD time?

For audio CDs, the maximum length for audio is 79 minutes.

Can a CD hold more than 80 minutes?

When burning a CD, you can either burn it as a data disc or an audio CD. A data CD can hold up to 700 MB, while an audio CD can hold 80 minutes of sound. If you have 200 MB of MP3 files that add up to three hours of music, you can still only burn 80 minutes to the disc.

How many hours of music can a CD hold?

Standard CDs are available in two sizes. By far the most common is 120 mm in diameter, with a 74 or 80-minute audio capacity and a 650 or 700 MB data capacity. 80 mm discs (" Mini CDs") were originally designed for CD singles and can hold up to 21 minutes of music or 184 MB of data.

What are the longest single disc albums?

At 50 minutes each side, The TISM Deluxe Omni-Album will be the longest single disc vinyl record ever released, eclipsing 1974's “90 Minutes With Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops”.

How does a CD work? (AKIO TV)

What is the longest song ever played?

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The longest recorded pop song is “Apparente Libertà,” by Giancarlo Ferrari, which is 76 minutes, 44 seconds long.

When did CD overtake vinyl?

The rise of the CD

So much so, that by 1988 (just 5 years after its U.S. release), CD sales had eclipsed vinyl, and would soon overtake the cassette just three years later in 1991.

Can a CD last 100 years?

Among the manufacturers that have done testing, there is consensus that, under recommended storage conditions, CD-R, DVD-R, and DVD+R discs should have a life expectancy of 100 to 200 years or more; CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM discs should have a life expectancy of 25 years or more.

What happens if you play a CD too much?

But storing a disc in a hot car or playing it often can eventually lead to "CD rot." "By increasing the relative humidity and temperature, you're increasing the rate of chemical reaction occurring," she says.

Can you wear out a CD by playing it too much?

In short, no. Optical media like CDs and DVDs does not wear out from repeated use. It can degrade or become damaged, however. CDs and DVDs can degrade over time because their recording layers are made with a dye that is extremely photosensitive; it deteriorates when exposed to UV rays over time.

How many times can you burn a CD?

CD-RW discs can be erased and burned as many as a thousand times, DVD-RW perhaps a hundred.

How many minutes can you burn on CD?

How many files can I burn on a disc? The number of songs a disc can hold depends on the format of the song files and the capacity of the disc. You can fit about 74 minutes of music on a 650 MB audio CD, or about 150 MP3 files on the same size disc. Some CDs can contain 700 MB of music.

How many times can a CD be read?

As is the case with all optical storage media using phase change technology there is a limit to the number of times the recording layer in a CD-RW disc can be reliably switched between its crystalline and amorphous states. Currently, CD-RW discs can be rewritten approximately 1000 times.

Can you get a CD for 10 years?

CD terms range from six months to 10 years.

Is a 12 month CD worth it?

One of the primary benefits of a 12-month CD is its higher interest rate. A 12-month CD will typically offer a much higher yield than a savings account. This can help you earn more money on your deposited funds over time. Additionally, 12-month CDs are a safe investment because they are FDIC-insured.

Do CDs last longer than dvds?

Generally speaking, discs with recorded media will degrade faster than those without. Despite this, unused (with no data) CD-Rs and CD-RWs have the shortest predicted lifespan (five to 10 years), followed by recorded DVD-RWs (up to 30 years).

How many years does a CD player last?

Hi-fi systems--or at least the speakers, turntable, and amplifier parts of those systems--should last a good deal longer, figure 10 to 20 years. CD players aren't as long-lived, though they can deliver 5 to 10 years of service.

Does putting a CD in the freezer work?

Given the absence to date of relevant testing, the precise effects of storing CDs and DVDs in freezing temperatures are not yet known. Freezing and thawing may create harmful stresses in the disc because of differing expansion rates of the layers, but it is unclear how much this stress might affect the disc.

Why CDs are better than vinyl?

From a technical standpoint, digital CD audio quality is clearly superior to vinyl. CDs have a better signal-to-noise ratio (i.e. there is less interference from hissing, turntable rumble, etc.), better stereo channel separation, and have no variation in playback speed.

Should I throw away old CD?

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It can be difficult to find recycling options, but you shouldn't throw your CDs in the trash. It's estimated that it will take more than 1 million years for a CD to completely decompose in a landfill.

Do CDs ever lose money?

Unlike the stock market or IRAs which can lose money, you cannot lose money in a CD. There is actually no risk the account owner incurs unless you withdraw money before the account reaches maturity. In this case, the early-withdrawal penalty could eat up some or all of the interest earned.

Are CDs making a comeback?

But while vinyl has been getting all of the attention, another physical format – the CD – has been growing in popularity as well. Last year CD sales grew for the first time in 20 years.

What is replacing CDs?

Manufacturers have replaced the aging CD player with touch-screen media centers that offer streaming services, hands-free Bluetooth® and can play digital files from portable USB drives. Over the years, CD sections in stores have been shrinking as less and less people buy CDs.

What was the 1st CD ever made?

The first commercial compact disc was produced on 17 August 1982. It was a recording from 1979 of Claudio Arrau performing Chopin waltzes (Philips 400 025-2). Arrau was invited to the Langenhagen plant to press the start button.

Why is vinyl coming back?

Vinyl records have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years and a definite comeback, and for good reason. They provide a warmer sound than digital formats, they offer a more immersive listening experience, and they allow fans to physically hold the album artwork.