Go to TOP (8) How long do CD-R discs last?
Today’s CD-R discs can last 100 years or more in cool, dark storage. Under normal use (avoiding hot conditions like automobile interiors and window ledges, other UV light sources and scratches, etc.) your CD-R recordings should last for many years — probably longer than you’ll own a player that can play them! Our “improved” CD-Rs with light-green bottom layers will be slightly more resistant to UV light and heat than other discs, and are generally considered preferable for use in portable CD players and automobiles. To see a list of these longer-lasting discs, go to…
