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CD Singles

Browse our large selection of CD singles here. All genres including Rock, Popular and Alternative!
Thousands of CD singles in-stock at our warehouse! [What is listed here is a small fraction of the 1000s of CD singles in stock.]
Is there a particular single you are after? Please contact us on sales@rockaway.com.au and we will let you know if we have it in stock. 

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CD singles, which gained significant popularity in the late 1980s and 1990s, were an evolution in the music industry, serving as a bridge between vinyl singles and digital downloads. Compact Disc singles, commonly referred to as CD singles, are shorter in duration than a full album and typically contain one main track along with additional songs or remixes.
Their emergence was marked by the industry's shift towards digital sound, offering a higher fidelity audio experience compared to vinyl or cassette tapes. The allure of CD singles in their heyday was multi-faceted. Firstly, they were an affordable way for music enthusiasts to purchase a hit song without buying the entire album. This appealed to younger demographics with limited spending power. Additionally, CD singles often included B-sides and remixes, which were not available elsewhere, adding to their collectability and appeal for fans wanting more than just the mainstream tracks.

Their compact size also made them convenient for storage and transport, in contrast to the larger vinyl records. Today, CD singles hold an interesting position in the music market. With the rise of streaming services and digital downloads, they have become less about utility and more about nostalgia and collectability. For collectors and music aficionados, they represent a tangible piece of music history, often featuring unique artwork, limited edition releases, and rare tracks. They are reminders of a time when owning a physical copy of a song or album was a more personal and engaging experience. Additionally, for specific genres and artists, CD singles can be highly sought after, making them valuable pieces in the music memorabilia market.