Sources for LaserDisc Mastering and Replication
Conventional
The familiar silver laserdisc is manufactured in a multi-step process that
produces a master stamper. This is used to stamp or cast replicates which
are metallized and glued into the familiar two-sided sandwich disc. The
mastering and duplication process has numerous precision steps and offers
the highest quality but at a higher startup cost than RLV or "one-off" discs.
For moderate to high quantities the replicated discs quickly become less
expensive than RLV LaserDiscs. The breakeven point is generally around 6
copies.
The following facilities offer mastering and replication for volume
LaserDisc manufacturing. Please contact the individual vendors for more
information about their services.
North America
Imation (was 3M)
1425 Parkway Drive
Menomonee, WI 54751
800-328-0252 x 2435
Pioneer
Long Beach, CA
310-492-9935
Updated August 10, 1999