The original CD Universe was an online store that sold music CDs, mp3 downloads, movies, and video games worldwide until June 2024.

CD Universe also offered a wide selection of miscellaneous items such as stuffed animals, jigsaw puzzles, board games, etc.

[2] In 2009, CD Universe began selling digital music in the DRM-free mp3 format, through their relationship with Neurotic Media.

[5] In September 2014, CD Universe began an effort to raise money for the well known and fiscally responsible charity called Room to Read.

[8][9] Although this security breach was a major setback for the company and its customers' trust, CD Universe was able to stay in business and proceeded with an investigation.