<p>Method and apparatus for playing a CD are designed to allow playback of a partially recorded disk of CD-Rs (CD-Recordable) having the DRAW (direct read after write) capability. It is determined if a target disk is a partially recorded CD-R recording medium. When a reverse command (105) to return to a predetermined address of the recording medium to execute playback is input, the absolute time for the information being reproduced is detected (108) and it is then determined (108) if the absolute time is within a predetermined actual pause period. When the absolute time is determined to be within the actual pause period, the reverse command is cancelled (110). It is therefore possible to properly operate a servo system within that recording area of the recording medium where information has already been recorded, thereby allowing a return to a predetermined address associated with the reverse command. This prevents the loss of control when the servo system pickup position is in a lead-in area of the partially recorded CD-R recording medium, thus ensuring the proper reading control. <IMAGE></p>
