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==Events==

* '''January''': Vestron Video launched the Lightning Video subsidiary. As a result, the VidAmerica label was shifted to Lightning.

* '''February''':

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* ~~'''February''':~~ RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video started the MusicVision label for music releases.

** Capitol Records reenters video distribution with a deal with Sony Video Software.

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** RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video started the MusicVision label for music releases.

* '''March''': Video Corporation of America was merged with Technicolor's owner FGSA, and begin operating as VCA/Technicolor.

* '''April''': Capitol Records and Continental Video enter into a distribution pact.

* '''May''':

** Family Home Entertainment ended its distribution agreement with MGM/UA Home Video, noticing a 8% to 10% shortfall. International Video Entertainment took over distribution of its titles.

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** The Coca-Cola Company had acquired Embassy Communications.

* '''July''': RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video started the Magic Window label for children's releases.

* '''September''':

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* ~~'''September''':~~ Sony Video Software Operations was reorganized as an independent company under the name of Sony Video Software Company.

** Capitol Records enters into a deal with Prism Entertainment to distribute its Silver Screen Edition and Marvel Comics lines.

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** Sony Video Software Operations was reorganized as an independent company under the name of Sony Video Software Company.

* Empire International reactivated the Force Video label, with Lightning Video as distributor.