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<p>The introduction of videotapes and VCRs in the U.S. in 1977 coincided with the release of "Star Wars." However, Japan had already unveiled this technology in 1971 with JVC's U-matic, enabling users to record content at their convenience—eliminating the uncertainty of reruns.</p>
<p>For those accustomed to instant streaming, it may be hard to fathom the revolutionary impact of this technology. Visiting a video rental store like Blockbuster or Hollywood Video became a cherished weekly tradition for many families.</p>
<p>By 1998, 89% of U.S. households owned at least one VHS player. The VHS—Video Home System—became a global sensation, leading to the infamous <a href="https://www.slashgear.com/867718/the-real-reason-betamax-lost-the-format-wars/" target="_blank">Format Wars</a>, where Sony's Betamax rivalry with JVC's VHS unfolded. Although Betamax was technically superior, its higher cost put it at a disadvantage, a lesson Hollywood had learned since the 1950s.</p>
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<h2 class="">VHS and VCRs were a global paradigm shift</h2>
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<p>A standard VHS cassette measured about 7 inches wide, 4 inches deep, and 1 inch thick, containing two spools—a supply reel and a take-up reel—inside a plastic exterior. The 1/2-inch strip of magnetic Mylar tape could be rewound after playback, giving rise to the famous "Be kind, please rewind" slogan. As the cassette loaded into the VCR, a protective door opened, allowing a pin to unlock the spools.</p>
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<p>The VCR threaded the tape around a rotating drum, recording data by magnetizing the tape or translating the variations in magnetic particles into audio and video signals for the television. Typically, the tape was made thicker than needed to prevent breakage, and sensors at both ends of each reel—usually between 800 and 1,140 feet long—stopped it from unwinding inside the VCR.</p>
<p>The first film on VHS was a modest South Korean title called "The Young Teacher," while the last was "A History of Violence" in 2005, which earned two Academy Award nominations. Interestingly, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.slashgear.com/1465660/most-valuble-vhs-tapes/">some old VHS tapes now hold surprising value</a>.</p>
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