"Redbook" meaning?

What is the origin of the word "Redbook" cd's.

zippyy03-05-2002 12:34am

onhwy61 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,284 posts 03-05-2002 at 12:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The book that Philips/Sony put out with the format's specifications originally had a red cover.