Compact is a Romanian classic rock band formed in 1977 in Cluj-Napoca by Teo Peter, Constantin "Costi" Cămărășan, and Marian Manoliu. Their early success included winning the main prize at the Perpetuum Vox Transilvania festival in 1981. After internal disputes, Peter and Cămărășan continued with Paul Ciuci on vocals and guitar and Aurel "Leluț" Vasilescu on drums. In 1982, Compact released their first album Formații Rock 6 with Trupa 2005. Their breakthrough came in 1983 with the single "Fata din vis" (1983). The band released their first full-length album Fata din vis in 1985. The band's international tours included performances in Bulgaria, the former Soviet Union, Germany, Spain, Canada, and the United States. Notable albums included Cântec pentru prieteni (1988), Pe tine te-am ales! (1997), Compact 100% (1999), and 5.Compact (2002). In 2005, Compact embarked on a 45-day tour of the United States.
