1987 The Short Spin of Compact Disc Video Begins

On May 30, 1987, the future of home entertainment spun into view—literally. Philips introduced the Compact Disc Video (CDV), a shiny blend of sound and moving pictures on a single disc. It didn’t stick around, but it paved the way for multimedia magic. Want more throwback tech moments? Click below and press play!

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