History of Audio to Video Storage Devices

First Long-Play Vinyl Record

Period: Jan 1, 1948 to Dec 31, 1948

"The microgroove 33-1/3 rpm long-play vinyl record (LP) is introduced by Columbia Records."
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2 Track Stereo Tapes

Period: Jan 1, 1954 to Dec 31, 1954

"The first commercial 2-track stereo tapes are released."
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Compact Cassette Tape

Period: Jan 1, 1963 to Dec 31, 1963

"Philips introduces the Compact Cassette tape format"
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Compact Disc-CD

Period: Jan 1, 1981 to Dec 31, 1981

"Philips demonstrates the Compact Disc (CD)."
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DVD

Period: Jan 1, 1997 to Dec 31, 1997

"DVD videodiscs and players are introduced."
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