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I tried Lorde’s transparent CD in 9 different disc players – but did it play on any of them?

A few weeks ago, we brought you the news that Lorde's new album Virgin, which was released on a fully transparent CD, wouldn't play. Fans reported (across BBC, Reddit and Amazon reviews) that the disc ...
MusicRadar

“How is a clear CD even possible? The data is written on the silver part?”: It’s clear to see that Lorde’s see-through Virgin CD doesn’t play in most CD players

Virgin – the latest album from Lorde released just days ago with a CD run being available exclusively via the star’s online store – has hit trouble with an increasing number of fans reporting that ...
Rolling Stone

Fans Claim Lorde’s ‘Virgin’ CDs Don’t Work in Most CD Players

Lorde is selling CD versions of her new album, Virgin, that are crystal clear, recyclable, and not listenable — at least for some fans. Across social media, fans have been voicing issues with the ...
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Disc Installs Getting Stuck For Xbox One

Many cases came up reporting issues about installing Red Dead Redemption 2 via discs on Xbox One. So, now these players are having to suffer from a long install along with that getting stuck midway as ...
PlayStation LifeStyle

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Disc Install Errors Cause Misery for Players

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 launched today on PS5, but disc install errors have left some unlucky players unable to play. The disc installation appears to get stuck in exactly the same place, and a variety ...