Columbia House, the iconic mail-order music and movie club, has officially ceased new orders and is shutting down after 71 years of operation.

Columbia House, the long-running mail-order business famous for its record and CD clubs, has announced it will take its final orders next month, officially ceasing operations decades after its peak popularity.

The article reflects on Columbia House, the music club known for its "12 albums for a cent" offers, and its impact on a generation.

Columbia House, known for its '12 CDs for a penny' mail-order memberships, had announced its closure after 71 years, but has since removed the notice from its website, prompting inquiries.