1983 in home video

Note

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

Film releases

The following films were released on video in 1983:

U.S./Canada
Release Date		TitleStudioNotes
January
J
A
N
U
A
R
Y		UnknownThe Secret of NIMHMGM/UA Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
April–June
A
P
R
I
L		3Pink Floyd The WallMGM/UA Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
8Ringing BellRCA/Columbia Pictures Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
J
U
N
E		10CreepshowWarner Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
TexWalt Disney Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
July–September
J
U
L
Y		7A Boy Named Charlie BrownCBS/Fox VideoBetamax release
VHS release
The Black Stallion ReturnsCBS/Fox VideoBetamax release
VHS release
S
E
P
T
E
M
B
E
R		8FlashdanceParamount Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
October–December
O
C
T
O
B
E
R		7TronWalt Disney Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)Walt Disney Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
D
E
C
E
M
B
E
R		4Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost ArkParamount Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
9TootsieRCA/Columbia Pictures Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
15Risky BusinessWarner Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
20Twilight Zone: The MovieWarner Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
UnknownAnnie (1982)RCA/Columbia Pictures Home VideoVHS release
The BeastmasterMGM/UA Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
The Best Little Whorehouse in TexasMCA Videocassette Inc.Betamax release
VHS release
Blade RunnerWarner Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
The Dark CrystalThorn EMI VideoBetamax release
VHS release
Dead Men Don't Wear PlaidMCA Videocassette Inc.Betamax release
VHS release
First BloodOrion Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
GandhiRCA/Columbia Pictures Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
The HowlingEmbassy Home EntertainmentBetamax release
VHS release
Jaws 3-DMCA Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
(3-D was removed for videos)
Mad MaxAmerican International PicturesBetamax release
VHS release
Monty Python's The Meaning of LifeMCA Videocassette Inc.Betamax release
VHS release
The OutsidersWarner Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
Porky'sCBS/Fox VideoBetamax release
VHS release
RodanKing Brothers ProductionsBetamax release
VHS release
Victor VictoriaMGM/UA Home VideoBetamax release
VHS release
VideodromeMCA Videocassette Inc.Betamax release
VHS release
The Evil DeadThorn/EMI 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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