But in 1997, sales of MD players in America reached the half million mark for the first time. History Sony introduced the first MD Cart player in 1993. In 1994, the first MD changer for cars was introduced. With new companies being thrown into the mix, the MD will have a future that may surpass the CD recording industry. The protective plastic shell keeps the minidisc from breaking or scratching.
Users can re-record a million times over without overlapping previous recordings.
Like the CD, the minidisc offers 74 minutes of recording time. Record companies have not been able to produce enough sales quite yet to enable them to market MD albums constantly. Being a fairly new technology, prices still may be a little too much for the average consumer.