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 ...

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Lorde fans are clearly struggling to play the CD version of her new album. Customers who purchased the special edition of ...

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 ...

Don't skimp on the price (Image credit: What Hi-Fi?) It may be tempting simply to use your old DVD player, the disc player on your PS5 or a cheap CD-ROM drive, but we wouldn't go for the cheap option ...

However, fans who’ve gotten their hands on the clear plastic CDs are now taking to social media to share that the CDs don’t actually work on most CD players. In a sting of TikTok videos, fans ...

The singer’s crystal-clear CD release, promoted for its recyclable design and sleek aesthetic, is reportedly not functioning in many CD players, according to fans across social media.

Why Lorde’s clear CD doesn’t work on older players The root of the issue lies in the material, as several people pointed out. Clear discs reflect much less light than traditional silver-backed ...

By Tom Rose Journalist·NZ Herald· 2 Jul, 2025 12:46 AM3 mins to read ‌ Save ...

Lorde Fans Say ‘Virgin’ CD Doesn’t Work in Most Players Lorde's website lists only one CD version — the clear, recyclable edition — which is currently sold out.