Laserdisc's Failure: What Went Wrong

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Laserdisc didn't have an easy start. In this video, we take a look at the first few years of Laserdisc's existence. Though many articles or videos talking about Laserdisc will blame the high cost of discs and the inability to record, those problems are only partially to blame.

Here's a link to the entire playlist on Laerdisc:
   • The Story of Laserdisc  

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Link to the previous video:
   • Laserdisc: An Introduction  

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