by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1987
The first laserdisc player compatible with the upcoming CD-Video (CDV) is launched by Pioneer with a price tag of $800. Later that year, the discs are released. They contain 20 minutes of digital audio, and 5 minutes of analog (laserdisc) video. These are the first...
by slasherindex | Jun 1, 1986
RCA begins the process of shutting down their only CED manufacturing plant on Rockville Road in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their final disc is an “experimental” souvenir disc for all plant employees called, Memories of Videodisc (1986).
by slasherindex | Dec 1, 1984
The Criterion Collection’s laserdisc release of King Kong (1933) offers the very first audio commentary track for a feature film. It’s recorded by film historian and preservationist, Ronald Haver.
by slasherindex | Apr 4, 1984
RCA announces that it would be ending CED player manufacturing due to poor reception, while continuing with the pressing of more discs. It’s estimated that over $300 million was invested in the machine.
by slasherindex | Apr 21, 1983
First demonstrated in 1978, JVC launches their videodisc system, VHD (Video High Density), to the Japanese market. Similar to to the CED in that it uses the same recording technology (capacitance) and a disc caddy, its actually superior to the RCA format. Its never...