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Abstract

A new Musical CD Creation Unit for providing both review and recording functions for the automated merchandising of music entertainment on recordable CDs. The inventive device includes a storage means, a selection means, and a production means. A CD jukebox of the kind commonly available and used in commercial markets provides is used to store musical selections. A computer terminal having a display monitor and input means, such as a computer keyboard or a touch screen allows a customer to review and create a musical selection to be reproduced on a recordable CD. Predetermined musical selections allow a customer to make selections based on music type, such as jazz, pop, rock, country, soul, gospel, or blues, popularity, such as 'Top 20 Hits,' artist, or other options. To provide fully automated merchandising capabilities, the Musical CD Creation Unit has 'vending' features including a purchase amount display, a magnetic card reader for credit cards, and a currency changer for cash such that a customer can purchase the recordable CD without assistance from store personnel.

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