27 April 1982 : International Music Industry Conference in Athens, Greece

On April 27, People will travel to a country known for its attain a vision of the Future

At the International Music Industry Conference in Athens, Greece, a select group will have the opportunity to witness firsthand the technological marvel shown here in actual size. It’s the revolutionary Compact Disc Digital Audio system developed by Philips and Sony, and youre invited to see it in a special presentation at the Conference on Tuesday, April 27.
Which results in a situation with no shortage of irony: Amid the relics of an ancient civilization’s glorious past, an important part of the future will be unveiled.

PHILIPS / SONY