Sony CDP-101
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The Sony CDP-101 is the world's first commercially released compact disc player.[1] The system was launched in Japan on October 1, 1982 at a list price of 168,000 yen (approx US$730).[2]
Manufacturer | Sony Corporation |
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Type | CD player |
Retail availability | 1982–1985 |
The Japan-only launch was partially because Philips, Sony's partner in the development of the CD format, was unable to meet the original agreed launch date. Rather than agree to a full postponement, Sony agreed to delay the launch of the format outside Japan by six months.[3] The Philips CD100 launched in the US and European markets in March 1983,[4] although early Philips players contained some Sony components.[5]
In line with the agreement, the system was launched worldwide in March 1983.[6]