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The end of a music era. Columbia House mail-order club is going out of business
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Debra Worley , as published by Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· August 20, 2026
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Key points The company's sales peaked in the 1990s, with annual revenue exceeding $1 billion. A well-known music club is shutting down.
A well-known music club is shutting down. This club was once a major player, selling millions of music albums and CDs. It started out selling vinyl records and later expanded to other formats. The company's sales peaked in the 1990s, with annual revenue exceeding $1 billion.
The club's business model involved offering a low introductory price for a set of albums, with the requirement to purchase more at full price later. Its advertising was memorable, with a catchy jingle and promises of cheap music.
Further details about the club's closure are available, including a notice on the company's website about no longer accepting new orders.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 20, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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