What Are CD Shops
Below Are The Top CD Shops In South Africa
Micogram
Address: 56 6th St, Parkhurst, Randburg, 2193
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Sat
Phone: 011 025 3870
Micogram Music Traders
Address: Steve’s Spar Centre, Corner Beyers Naude &, Lewisham Rd, Blackheath, Johannesburg, 2194
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10 AM Sat
Phone: 083 301 3234
Mr Vinyl
Address: Shop G14, D, 44 Stanley Ave, Braamfontein Werf, Johannesburg, 2092
Areas served: Johannesburg and nearby areas
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Sat
Phone: 011 482 1212
Just CD’s Music Shop
Address: 111 Commissioner St, Johannesburg, 2000
Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 AM Sat
Phone: 011 403 4000
Can you still buy CDs in South Africa?
Despite a flood of cheap digital streaming and download services into the South African market over the past several years, CD sales remain steady.
What does a music CD cost?
CDs are really affordable right now.
Audio shops and retailers are practically giving away used CDs, while new CDs are usually in the R197.44 to R246.80 price range.
If you’re looking for vinyl, on the other hand, a new record will likely cost twice as much as that. Also, there’s the resale value of CDs and vinyl.
How long do CDs last?
50 to 100 years
The relative stability of optical disc formats
| Optical disc formats | Average longevity |
|---|---|
| CD (read-only, such as an audio CD) | 50 to 100 years |
| CD-RW (erasable CD) | 20 to 50 years |
| BD-RE (erasable Blu-ray) | 20 to 50 years |
| DVD+R (silver alloy metal layer) | 20 to 50 years |