Lorde's Transparent CD for Virgin Album Not Working in Some Players
Briefly

Fans who purchased a transparent CD of Lorde's latest album are facing playback issues with various devices, including car stereos and traditional systems. The problem might be due to the disc's reflective layer, different from standard CDs, preventing certain lasers from reading the data. While some users have found success with tray-loading players, results differ greatly among users. This release contrasts with Lorde's previous album, which utilized an environmentally friendly CD alternative and represents a significant shift in her physical media offerings.
Some fans are experiencing issues with the transparent CD of Lorde's new album, as certain players, including car stereos and traditional systems, are unable to recognize it.
The playback problem may stem from the clear disc's manufacturing process, utilizing a different reflective layer than standard CDs, affecting the players' laser ability to read data.
Some users have had success playing their transparent Virgin CD on tray-loading players, but results vary widely depending on the device.
This physical CD release marks a departure from Lorde's previous album, Solar Power, which featured a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional CDs.
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