Misc: What was the first cd pressed in the u.s?

Questions

Musical L: Medieval instrument bearing some resemblance to a mandolin?

Musical L: Pete Townshends suggestion in a popular song of his (hint: lmlotd)?

Musical L: Pianist with the Modern Jazz quartet?

Musical L: She had a hit in the 50s with "Fever"?

Musical L: She sang "I need a man" & "I love to listen to Beethoven"?