LaserDisc

LaserDisc is an optical disc format used for storing and playing high-quality audio and video. Introduced in the late 1970s, it uses a large, 12-inch disc similar in appearance to a vinyl record, but with digital video and analog audio stored on its surface. LaserDiscs offered better picture and sound quality than VHS tapes, making them popular among enthusiasts and collectors. However, their size and higher cost limited widespread adoption. Eventually, formats like DVD replaced LaserDisc, but it remains notable for its early role in high-quality home entertainment and its influence on later disc technologies.