Abstract: A compact disc playing mechanism includes a body with respect to which at least first and second horizontal positions are provided for placing therein compact discs, a pick-up mechanism for playing the compact discs, and a unitary moving mechanism adapted to move the pick-up mechanism from the first to the second position and to, at each of the positions, move the pick-up mechanism upwards for operation and downwards for transit. The pick-up mechanism has an engagement part. A track, which is disposed on a rotatable drum, is provided along which the engagement part slidably engages such that relative movement between the engagement part and the track causes the said upward and downward movement of the pick-up mechanism.