When did CDs come out?

[lenny]

In what year did music compact dics become available to the public?

[esmeharrison]

CD's first came out in 1982 - from Sony and Philips. This was an audio CD. CD-Rom's followed in 1984. You can find out more on the history of the CD at http://www.yamahacdrwinfo.com/philipssony.htm