| Attribute | Description | |-----------|-------------| | | Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) | | Bit Depth | 16-bit (matching Red Book CD standard) | | Sample Rate | 44.1 kHz | | Bitrate | Variable (typically 700–1000 kbps, compared to ~1411 kbps for raw CDDA) | | Compression | Lossless (no audio data discarded) | | File Size | Approx. 150–200 MB for all tracks (vs. 50–60 MB for MP3 version) | | Checksum | FLAC includes built-in MD5 checksums for integrity verification |
The CD Maxi-Single (CDM) was a popular physical format in the 1990s, containing the main single plus remixes, B-sides, or live tracks. The 1993 CDM for "What's Up?" is valued by collectors for its additional content not found on the album or standard 7" single. 4 Non Blondes - What-s Up -CDM- -1993- FLAC
This report examines the 1993 CD Maxi-Single (CDM) release of by the American rock band 4 Non Blondes . The focus is on the specific FLAC (Free Lossless Audio Codec) version of this release, which represents a digital, lossless preservation of the original CD audio. The report covers the historical context of the single, its track listing, the technical attributes of FLAC as a format, and the significance of this release for audio enthusiasts and collectors. | Attribute | Description | |-----------|-------------| | |
If you acquire this FLAC release, verify the spectral analysis and rip log. Store a backup on two separate drives, and consider transcoding to a lossy format only for portable use while keeping the original FLACs for home listening and archiving. Sources for further reference: Discogs entry for “4 Non Blondes – What's Up? CDM” (catalog IND 92127), Hydrogenaudio knowledgebase (FLAC technical specs), and original 1993 Interscope Records liner notes. The 1993 CDM for "What's Up
The FLAC version of this CDM is a of the original audio CD. Key attributes:
Analysis of the 1993 CD Maxi-Single "What's Up?" by 4 Non Blondes in FLAC Format