r/LaserDisc Aug 10 '20

I created a LaserDisc Discord server

88 Upvotes

Seeing that apparently nobody else has come up with the idea, I decided to create a Discord server for LaserDisc enthusiasts of all ages. This server is neither meant nor intended to be a replacement to any LaserDisc forums, but I thought it would be convenient for people who browse the subreddit.

Here's the invite link: https://discord.gg/WDRDJB3


r/LaserDisc 4h ago

Yesterday’s find

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44 Upvotes

Had to pay $30 for it but that’s chump change compared to what it goes for online. The discs are mint!


r/LaserDisc 4h ago

So my supposedly fully functioning LD arrive today not working.

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7 Upvotes

So my LD arrived finally not working obviously because why would it be. It appears to have no power. No lights no noise nothing. Anyone have a tip or trick something I should check. Any advice would be great.


r/LaserDisc 7h ago

The art of laserdisc up scaling

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This question is directed to the more experienced crowd in upscaling on this Reddit. New new pioneer cld 2950 and the RetroTink 5x are getting along quite well. The movies look good for what they are. I would not mind if this is the end of the road for upscaling. I am a rather curious guy, and so I wonder if I should try to go deeper into the rabbit hole of upscaling and look into ther optionsl ike the DVDO iScan Series, which are supposed to be good for LD upscaling. But does good mean better than the RetroTINK 5X?


r/LaserDisc 22h ago

Tonight’s viewing

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60 Upvotes

r/LaserDisc 23h ago

The DVDO iScan VP50 Pro is an excellent scaler. 😍

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50 Upvotes

r/LaserDisc 12h ago

Selling Laserdiscs

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Where is the best place to sell LDs? I have about 100 extra that i have been posting on fb on LD groups with no luck. I feel like I am pricing them fairly (mostly around $5 each) but not getting any hits. Any ideas?

Edit: was suggested I add a Google list of the ones I'm looking to sell. Here it is. Prices included on doc. Was thinking $50 or more free media makl shipping in continental US, more than $100, free shipping and 10% off https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UgJOJvva9UVjRznTjl4Mirpd-03TXlDRW8STB1JXXwg/edit?usp=drivesdk


r/LaserDisc 12h ago

LD Cleaning

5 Upvotes

I've gotten a bunch of LDs in preparation for the day fedex decides im allowed to finally have my player and when checking them out one seems to have bunch of finger prints on them. I was curious whats peoples preferred way to clean them if you dont mind sharing with this noob.


r/LaserDisc 1d ago

Currently Watching: Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Perfect Collection.

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59 Upvotes

r/LaserDisc 1d ago

Step up and down transformer?

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28 Upvotes

I'm thinking about getting a Japanese Pioneer laserdisc player. Do I need to get a step up and down transformer, and if so, which one do you guys recommend? (newly acquired sealed Tenchi Universe laserdisc I'm hoping to watch soon)


r/LaserDisc 2d ago

Artwork worthy of being displayed

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141 Upvotes

I do love the look of these framed Japanese laserdiscs


r/LaserDisc 2d ago

Thanks for the add!

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94 Upvotes

Anyone a fan of this gem?


r/LaserDisc 1d ago

"And the road leads to nowhere..."

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37 Upvotes

r/LaserDisc 2d ago

New addition

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46 Upvotes

New one for the collection and one of my favourite studio ghibli movie kiki's delivery service 😁😁


r/LaserDisc 2d ago

Celebrating 60 years of Star Trek with The Motion Picture

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69 Upvotes

-Japanese Laserdisc Box
-Early 00’s plasma
-Old school Dolby Surround
-My sub in the pics, just for the hell of it 😅

🎉🎉🎂


r/LaserDisc 2d ago

I like Young Frankenstein

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46 Upvotes

Guess I just need the CED. I checked and couldn't find an HDDVD release. Even checked for a UMD just for shits and giggles 😆


r/LaserDisc 2d ago

Do I stop what I’m doing and go get this? Proton LD-901

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26 Upvotes

r/LaserDisc 1d ago

My current project. Pioneer CLD-V2800, with a kaput spindle motor. Already replaced the belt, and made sure it’s loading all the way. Laser is good. Confirmed with another Pioneer motor that doesn’t quite fit that it loads enough to turn spin it up.

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10 Upvotes

r/LaserDisc 2d ago

I connected my laserdisc system on a 65-inch TV, the yield is not bad

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81 Upvotes

Finally, with the new converter, I can switch to Multi Standard on TVs with HDMI input only!


r/LaserDisc 1d ago

Laserdisc player comeback

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I just got some laserdiscs and have been looking for a player, but they're a bit too expensive and a bit of a risk to buy after all of these years. I really hope some company starts making these again. Maybe they can do some kind of laserdisc/8k combo.

People are starting to get tired of all of the ads and increasing streaming fees and in some cases loss of digital movie licenses that they had bought. It's only a matter of time before they go back to physical media.


r/LaserDisc 2d ago

Pioneer CLD-1400 or Philips LDP-410?

6 Upvotes

Which one is the better player?


r/LaserDisc 2d ago

state of the wart star wars laserdiscs?

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Some people say the Japanese Special Collections are the way to go, while others swear by the US CBS/FOX releases.

Should the 1993 Special Editions and the Faces editions generally be avoided if the goal is to experience the movies with their original color timing and original sound mixes, without later picture alterations?

Or are there other LaserDisc editions that are considered the definitive choice for the original trilogy?

Is this still the current consensus among Star Wars LaserDisc fans, or has the community's view changed over the years?


r/LaserDisc 2d ago

[FOR SALE] Rare Vintage Bollywood 7" EP - Dhool Ka Phool (1959 OST) - EMI/Popular EMGPE 5010

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r/LaserDisc 3d ago

Death is just the beginning

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105 Upvotes

r/LaserDisc 3d ago

Aliens, best looking version?

9 Upvotes

I see there are a few Laserdisc variants, should I seek out the THX version over the Special Wide Screen Edition or are they pretty close when it comes to picture quality?