Laserdisc Cav
Do they still sell Betamax tapes and laserdiscs commercially?
Do video stores still sell Betamax tapes and laserdiscs? I know you can buy laserdiscs online. There was one store I knew of that sold movies on Betamax. For those not familiar with Betamax or are old enough to remember Betamax:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betamax
In case you don’t know what a laserdisc is:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laserdirsc
CAV laserdiscs were the last type of laserdiscs sold- they were forerunners to the DVD. CAV laserdiscs were special because they had extra features on them like DVDs, and you could perform special effects on them, like DVDs.
I am curious- please help.
Larry, I just found this:
http://www.palsite.com/directory.html
You can buy new Betamax tapes.
And this:
http://www.discountlaserdisc.com/
You can buy new laserdiscs.
Laser Discs and LD players are not being manufactured anymore if that is your question. Collectors (like myself) purchase most of our LD(s) online.
There are thousands of old LD(s) being sold on eBay (many are “sealed”) and there are dealers who sell huge inventories of LD(s) to collectors. Search the internet for Duff’s laserdisc & Da Don’s laserdisc for examples of large volume dealers.
Most Laserdiscs ever issued can be researched on Laserdisc Database http://www.lddb.com/
There is still a company that does repairs and sells refurbished Laser Disc players http://www.laserdiscservice.com/contact.htm?subject=Contact%20info
Why collect Laserdisc? LD(s) …They were unprocessed analog copies of 35MM “theatrical” prints. LDs had a unique dynamic sound. (like the films in movie theaters) LD(s) contained both PCM digital audio and analog sound tracks.
I own LaserDisc, Audiophile grade DVD and Blue Ray Players. On any given night, I may watch all three formats. LD(s) sound better (NOT better picture quality though) than DVD(s). Some Blue Ray discs (being currently released) sound as good as or close to LD(s) audio quality.
Opening to The Little Mermaid 1990 CAV Laserdisc
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Alice In Wonderland CAV Edition LASERDISC … |
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The Band Wagon (Laserdisc CAV) Fred Astaire Vincente Minnelli $35.95 … |
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Walt Disney’s Masterpiece Fantasia (Laserdisc) $13.99 The final release of this original masterpiece! Deluxe CAV Laserdisc. Full color 16 page commemorative booklet. Exclusive lithograph. Certificate of authenticity…. |
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Walt Disney’s Pocahontas Deluxe CAV Laser Disc Letterbox Edition 3-disc Set $99.95 This Box Set includes the history and development of the story and production. Early concept art and animation tests. Storyboards and stroy reels. Apandonded concepts and characers. Deleted animation. Plus, Trailers, publicity and promotions and much, much more…. |
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The Rescuers CAV Laserdisc by Walt Disney Home Video $9.93 Walt Disney’s classic animated feature the Rescuers on Walt Disney Home Video Laserdisc! From the bright lights of New York City to the marshy swamps of the bayou, Disney’s thrilling adventure classic follows the courageous exploits of two brave mice, Brernard and the Miss Bianca…. |
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E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (Laserdisc CAV, 1996, Signature Collection) Director Ed. Limit Ed. $99.99 … |
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DELUXE CAV LETTER-BOX EDITION- TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY- 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY $19.99 DELUXE CAV LETTER-BOX EDITION. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY M-G-M/UA HOME VIDEO CONTAINS ORIGINAL THEATRICAL TRAILER & 1 2001 FEATURETTE DIGITALLY MASTERED DIRECTLY FROM MGM ARCHIVAL 65 MM INTERPOSTIVE… |
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TWISTER -laserdisc-not a vhs or dvd -need a laserdisc player About this Movie Movie Description In this action-packed disaster film set in America’s heartland, an ex-husband-and-wife team of storm chasers rushes to be the first to study the dynamics of tornados with some fascinating new technology. Though Helen Hunt (AS GOOD AS IT GETS) and Bill Paxton (APOLLO 13) star–along with a pre-fame Philip Seymour Hoffman–the uncredited lead roles are the tornado… |
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LASERDISC: Masterpiece Fantasia Deluxe CAV $15.00 … |