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==Events==
* '''January''': Vestron Video launched the Lightning Video subsidiary. As a result, the VidAmerica label was shifted to Lightning.
* '''February''':
* '''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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* '''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''':
* '''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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* Empire International reactivated the Force Video label, with Lightning Video as distributor.
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