[Danielle F.]

Fact of the Day: The first album published on CD was from...​

The Bee Gees has cemented their place in the music hall of fame, with their music still resonating with many to this day.

But did you know that the Bee Gees made history with one of their albums?

The Bee Gees was the first artist to have their music manufactured on a CD!

The group's 1981 album, Living Eyes, was published on CD for demonstration purposes.

It paved the way for the commercialisation of CDs in 1983, two years after their demo.

Listen to Living Eyes here:

Source: Don Tran/YouTube​

 

[EllenM]

Good on the Bee Gees!
But I’m surprised it wasn’t AC/DC on CD.

 

[EllieN]

Brilliant group. Out from UK as young kids, go to Humpy Bong school down near Redcliffe, and get their start performing at the Redcliffe speedway. Bill Goode gave them a go. Just super.