Columbia House, the once-iconic mail-order music club famous for promising “12 CDs for a penny,” has announced its closure after 71 years, CBC News reports. The news comes as the company’s notice of closure was removed from its official site, prompting inquiries about the status of the business.
The CBC article confirms that Columbia House indicated it was shutting down, and that reporters reached out to the company after the closure notice disappeared from its website. No further details about the shutdown timeline, the reasons behind the decision, or potential customer impacts are provided in the available information.
The report highlights the lasting imprint of Columbia House on music retail, noting its long-standing presence in the mail-order landscape. However, no additional specifics—such as whether operations have fully ceased, any remaining staff, settlements for customers, or timelines for shutdown—are included in the material provided.
Readers are left with confirmation of the closure claim and the mystery around the notice’s removal from the company’s site. As of this report, Columbia House has not published further statements or elaboration beyond the initial shutdown declaration observed by CBC News.
