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Lazlo's CDHistory Machine is a repository for information about the Compact Disc. It focuses on information about the format itself, rather than the music (and other content) released on the format. But we go there sometimes too.

The wiki was inspired by, but is not affiliated with, the Steve Hoffman Music Forums. Discussions on the Hoffman forums often touch on aspects of the format's history that aren't recorded anywhere in any coherent form. This site hopes to fill that void.

Note: This wiki is not open for editing by the general public. Sorry Wikipedians, but there's only room for one petty tyrant on this site...and that's me. If you're interested in contributing, PM me on the Hoffman forums.

Wondering Where To Start? Try these.

• Gallery of CD label designs
• Black triangle (release list)
• List of CD pressing plants
• First commercial CD releases in Japan, First commercial CD releases in the UK
• Eco-Pak

• Category List
• All Pages