MalloryKeaton

http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/technolo...tech_disc.html

New Disc Is Both A CD And DVD In One
By The Associated Press
(10/28/04 - LOS ANGELES) — A new hybrid CD format that offers standard CD audio on one side and the enhanced media capabilities of a DVD on the other made its nationwide debut this week.

The first new albums in the DualDisc format were released Tuesday by Warner Music Group rock bands The Donnas and Simple Plan.
Several DualDisc versions of existing albums were issued as part of a test in two cities earlier this year.

The DualDisc was designed to be compatible with most devices, including game consoles and personal computers.

Simple Plan's "Still Not Getting Any ..." features 20 minutes of behind the scenes footage of the band recording the album, photos of the band, lyrics and other content.

The DVD side of The Donnas' "Gold Medal" also includes a music video, behind the scenes footage and lyrics.

Retailers are generally offering the new hybrid formats at prices comparable to standard audio CDs.

Both Simple Plan and The Donnas' DualDisc versions were selling as low as $9.99.

The company plans to release DualDisc-format albums by the Grateful Dead and the band Trapt next month. Other recording companies are expected to issue DualDisc-format releases in coming weeks.

(Copyright 2004 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved


Has anyone heard about this? It sounds strange that one side is a CD and the other side is a DVD.

-Kelly-

I haven't heard about this. This is weird, pity if one side scratches and the other side doen't
I'm not sure I will be into this new thing in the future.

mh67511

Pretty cool...except I don't buy CD's anymore.

migamoo

That's interesting. I don't know if they are going to make a lot of money off of it though.