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One catalyst for this was that, in March 1991, Sony Music announced it would no longer accept retailer returns on opened CDs.

According to The Atlantic, during the 1983 launch, only 75 stores in the country sold CD players. They cost approximately $900, which amounts to $2,700 in today’s dollars.

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As the 1990s ticked by, more retailers began to offer used CDs. One catalyst for this was that, in March 1991, Sony Music announced it would no longer accept retailer returns on opened CDs.