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 ...

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

Lorde's new album Virgin comes on a transparent CD, which is pretty cool, but there's just one catch – CD players can't play it. That's according to fans who have taken to Reddit and TikTok to ...

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 ...

Shanling EC Zero T: Tube-Infused Portable CD Player for the Serious Listener The Shanling EC Zero T is a step up for anyone still holding onto their CDs and refusing to bow down to streaming-only life ...

So clear in fact that it appears that it’s not actually a CD anymore. And the problem is compounded by the fact that this the 100% recyclable, clear CD is the only CD version available, precluding ...

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 ...

The transparent CD—currently sold out—was offered as a sort of collectible item that complemented the themes of the album; Lorde has described the music itself as transparent and clear.

LOS ANGELES – Lorde’s latest album, “Virgin,” is receiving criticism from fans who say its clear CD design doesn’t work in many standard players. The limited-edition transparent disc was ...

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