1983 in home video

Years in home video: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986
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Years: 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986

1983 was a time when home video players were becoming affordable for use in homes, the price of them having dropped by half in a few years to around US$500.[1] Pre-recorded tapes remained expensive, creating the video rental industry and with rentals sometimes including the player.[2]

It was also a time known as the "format wars" with two major standards Sony's Betamax and JVC's VHS competing for dominance. Consumer camcorders were also gaining popularity with prices dropping below $1000.[3]

Industry milestones

February

April

May

  • May 4 - RCA introduces the J-Line for CED players.[6]

October

Date unknown

Movie releases

The following movies were released on video in 1983:

U.S./Canada
Release Date		TitleStudioNotes
JanuaryThe Secret of NIMHMGM/UA Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
April 3Pink Floyd The WallMGM/UA Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
April 8Ringing BellRCA/Columbia Pictures Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
JuneCreepshowWarner Bros. Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
TexWalt Disney Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
SeptemberFlashdanceParamount Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
OctoberSomething Wicked This Way ComesWalt Disney Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
DecemberRisky BusinessWarner Bros. Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
Twilight Zone: The MovieWarner Bros. Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
December 4Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkParamount Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
UnknownAnnieColumbia Pictures Home EntertainmentVHS release
The BeastmasterMGM/UA Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasUniversal Studios Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
Blade RunnerWarner Bros. Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
The Dark CrystalUniversal Studios Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
Dead Men Don't Wear PlaidUniversal Studios Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
First BloodOrion Pictures Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
GandhiColumbia Pictures Home EntertainmentBetamax release
VHS release
The HowlingEmbassy Home EntertainmentBetamax release
VHS release
Jaws 3-DUniversal Studios Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
(3-D was removed for videos)
Mad MaxAmerican International PicturesBetamax release
VHS release
Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeUniversal Studios Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
The OutsidersWarner Bros. Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
Porky's20th Century Fox Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
RodanKing Brothers ProductionsBetamax release
VHS release
TootsieColumbia Pictures Home EntertainmentBetamax release
VHS release
Victor VictoriaMGM/UA Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
VideodromeUniversal Studios Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release

References

  1. ↑ Roehl, Richard; Varian, Hal R. (2000) [1996]. "Circulating Libraries and Video Rental Stores". berkeley.edu. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  2. ↑ Roehl, Richard; Varian, Hal R. (2000) [1996]. "Circulating Libraries and Video Rental Stores". berkeley.edu. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "1980's Appliances including prices". People's History. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
  4. ↑ Horisont 1983, Bertmarks förlag, page 42 - Första domen mot videovåld
  5. ↑ History of Media Technology (accessed 8 April 2011)
  6. ↑ History of Media Technology (accessed 8 April 2011)
  7. ↑ History of Media Technology (accessed 8 April 2011)
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