LaserDisc (LD) is a home video format and the first commercial optical disc storage medium. It was developed by Philips, Pioneer, and the movie studio MCA. The format was initially …

LDDb.com - The LaserDisc Database - Collections, Wishlists, Marketplace of obsolete and niche video formats (LD/CED/VHD/D-VHS/HD DVD)

May 13, 2025 · The world of home entertainment has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. From VHS tapes to DVDs and streaming services, technological …

Laserdisc, first introduced in 1978, was a revolutionary format that used optical technology to store video and audio on large, reflective discs similar in appearance to vinyl records.

LaserDisc was a trademarked name given to a version of this optical storage format developed by the Philips Corporation but has since become the common name for this format. Discs …

LaserDisc - Identification & Value Although capable of offering higher-quality audio and video than Betamax and VHS, LaserDisc never gained traction in the North American market because of …

Accompanied by “Jaws”, the first MCA movie on disc, in 1978 Philips introduced the Magnavox VH-8000 consumer laser disc player in the U.S for $749. Pioneer of Japan trademarked the …

The early Laserdisc players used a Helium-Neon laser to read the disc, but the later models used infrared lasers. The first units that were made with the infrared laser had some problems such …

Sep 2, 2022 · The story of LaserDisc, the predecessor to DVD, and the high-end physical media format that put VHS to shame.

The LaserDisc Video Format LaserDisc (LD) is the grandfather of optical disc storage media. The underlying technology was proposed in 1958 (by David Paul Gregg) and patented in 1961 and …