This right here, is just a small sample of my sizeable "LaserDisc" collection. I've always been an avid fan of rare, hard-to-get movies titles so back in 1995, where VHS was still all the rage, the only way to go was this aesthetically beautiful format. I'll never forget the first time I walked past an electronics store selling these players. They were showcasing a scene from the classic "Terminator 2" on a huge television set in the display window. I witnessed something truly never seen before. And that was it. I was sold immediately. I mean, one of the best movies I've ever seen, and presented with additional material not available on traditional VHS? I literally ran into the store to reserve one there and then.
For those uninitiated with LaserDiscs, they came on that huge multi-coloured platinum looking format. Though, given storage limitations at the time, you'd have to turn over the disc midway through a movie to watch it in its entirity. Some longer titles even came of double discs, meaning up to three swap overs! Though a small inconvenience at the time, given the high quality of the media on it. I mean, you even had commentary tracks! And in some cases, "Making's of" mini-documentaries! Now, of course, this is the norm and has been for a long time, but with only VHS as it's only real rival counterpart back then, you really consider yourself one of the elite! I'll never forget the first time I watched "The Exorcist" on that format. Scared the hell outta me, in every bit of razor sharp detail and surround sound. I loved it and, to be honest, still do!
Well, as niche and luxurious as the format was, it was always at risk of being superseded. And the killer avalanche came in the form of DVD. Better than my beloved LaserDisc is almost every way, I have to admit. Nothing lasts forever, as the saying goes. But, in terms of pure nostalgic memories, the era of the LaserDisc will always have a special place in my heart...
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I do believe that the laser disc of Star Wars OT is considered by many to the holy grail because it's the best version pre digital remasters, but the remasters added altered scenes etc.
How right you are, mate. If there is one addition to my collection I wish I had, this would be it. :)
DVD collections is good to keep because of that sweet memories it gives when playing them, you can easily connect to does old gooddays all over again which is something priceless @ezzy 👍
Defo, bro. Love the old days of tech... :)
That's true i personally have my own DVD collection until now and that was really a great time to use these Discs and today we have to just open browser and all things are available their,
But still buying and collecting these DVD's a great experience for me.
I cherish that period of time, buddy. Now things are so different with the advent of streaming media and the like, but owning physical mediums definitely had its own unique magic... :)
That's true i still love watching a movie on my old DVD player with a cup of coffee 😇
I know the feeling.
My dad and I use to collect vinyl,
and although some of the records have gone missing over the years,
I think there are a minimum of 1200 left.
I would't give them away for anything.
I still think vinyl will always have it's place amongst audio enthusiasts. The sound quality, for me anyways, is still unmatched...
I totally agree.
In 1993, I remember hooking up my stereo (Pioneer Amp with some very good speakers) to a friends LaserDisc player and watching Jurassic Park. Brilliantly clear picture with crystal clear sound.
I was in a University residence at the time. We were on the ninth floor. The security guard on the first floor came up because the noise was bothering him. :-)
We turned it down ... a little.
Lol! That sounds like quite the setup. It's quite considerate of you to sounds the volume down. You're a better man than I! :)
I love those time. When every time new movie came out,we went to disk store. I still got plenty of them. But, most of them are not functionally ok. I always asked my friends, do you guys have that movie disk? LOL.....Old is always gold. Nothing compared to it.
Oh man... laser discs!!!! I remember the first movie I watched on LD was The Fifth Element, I still remember that night well!
Seeing that pic makes me want to watch Natural born killers and A Clockwork Orange again sooon!!
When will laser discs become the new vinyl album and experience a hipster resurgence of popularity? Haha