A Rainbow-Colored Compact Disc Reflecting Light on a White Background, Representing Data Storage and Digital Media

In the 1980s, the world was introduced to the video disc - a breakthrough that transformed how we stored and consumed information. From tapes and records to optical discs, this leap meant higher fidelity, more storage, random access, and durability. The compact disc set the standard, paving the way for CD-ROMs and the digital media revolution. It was a window into the future of digital storage and multimedia. Proof that each “small platter” of innovation has shaped and continuously reshaped how