Speaking of the longevity of CDs, I still have one with James Bowman
singing the Vivaldi Stabat Mater. It was the first CD I ever owned,
given to me as a Christmas present in 1985. It still sounds fine.
Perhaps some hold up better than others, but I've noticed little
deterioration in any of many CDs I've accumulated over the years.
Mostly classical with some "third-world."
Peter Danner
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