Factory-pressed CDs last a long time (100 years and more, depending on ambient conditions). The organic materials used in burned CDs are not as durable, IIRC.

Does vinyl last longer? Keep in mind, vinyl degrades each time you play it due to mechanical wear...

[–] Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What was music recorded on originally then before it was put on vinyl? Masters have to be a different material if degradation is a problem.

[–] BenLeMan@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Used to be magnetic tape until pretty much all recording studios switched to digital mastering.