by slasherindex | Dec 1, 1981
The Video Software Dealers Association is organized by Noel Gimbel to help video retail stores fight against federal legislation that would remove or amend the “first sale doctrine”. They were partnered with NARM (National Association of Recording Merchandisers) for...
by slasherindex | Mar 22, 1981
RCA finally launches their videodisc system, a format called Capacitance Electronic Disc (CED). The player goes for $500 and the discs in the $20 range. The first title to roll off the presses is Race For Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977).
by slasherindex | Apr 1, 1980
MCA Videocassette (parent company of Universal), releases their first batch of 25 titles on videocassette. Titles include Jaws (1975) and The Jerk (1979). Although launch is said to have been April, the titles first appear on Billboard charts in June.
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1980
Columbia Pictures Home Entertainment makes available 20 titles from their catalog. Several of these include The Deep (1977), Breakout (1975) and Fun With Dick and Jane (1977).
by slasherindex | Jan 1, 1980
WCI Home Video (Warner Communications Inc.) make available 20 different titles on videocassette, including, Superman (1978), Deliverance (1972) and Blazing Saddles (1974).