Apparently, there was an oversight with the CD release of Lorde’s new album Virgin. The disc is fully clear — yes, like those old top-of-the-stack CD-R spacers from a pack of blank discs at Best Buy. You remember: the ones we tossed aside while burning our 2005 LimeWire playlists. No? Just me? Anyway…

While the transparent design is definitely eye-catching, fans are pointing out a major issue: some CD players, especially in cars, can’t recognize the disc at all. In some cases, the player won’t even accept it, let alone read or play it.

Unfortunately, this isn’t just a limited-edition collector’s item; it’s the only version available on CD. So, unless your player is up for the challenge, you might be S.O.L. At least it looks good on a shelf.

@elyxirtalkssmack yeah so the Lorde CD doesn't work on CD players, particularly car ones and walkmans because the design ain't fit for purpose and Lorde doesn't offer any other CD options. So back to JB Hi Fi I'll have to go for a refund. @LordFoxPuppy any way we can get a not clear disc, or do we have permission to burn it onto a disc we can actually read. ##lorde #cd #cdplayer #music ♬ Man Of The Year - Lorde