Remember when video jukeboxes were all the rage in 1984?

In the 1980s video jukeboxes squared off with MTV

In the 1980s video jukeboxes squared off with MTV

What has happened in jukeboxes of days gone by. Well, for one thing, video, jukeboxes are fast replacing the old machines we used to love and there is good reason. Dollar for dollar or rather quarter for quarter. These video jukeboxes bring in 23 or even four times as much money they fit in nicely with the day's music video explosion. One would think video screens carrying MTV would be more popular to customers since they don't cost MTV goes all night and all day and this goes like it's only *** jukebox this year. You pick what you want to watch. Not even live bands have outperformed the video jukebox which also plays along with its 40 videos, some 160 audio selections. People just dance along with both. And if you miss your favorite video at home through the marvels of technology, you can catch it out on the town. The days are gone when all you had to do is stick *** quarter in *** jukebox and you can sit back and hear your favorite song. Now you plunk 50 cents into *** slot, push some numbers and then sit back and watch your favorite song performed. The question is what's in store for tomorrow, for news? Watch, 7 - 10. I'm Chris Jacobson.

Remember when video jukeboxes were all the rage in 1984?

In the 1980s video jukeboxes squared off with MTV

Perms, acid-washed jeans and John Hughes movies ruled the 1980s. A fad not remembered as well was once considered the newest thing in music entertainment — the video jukebox.The machine would play your favorite music video for only 50 cents. Artists like Madonna and Wham! performed across the screen as customers listened — and watched — their favorite music. For those feeling more inclined to an auditory experience, audio-only files were also available.The reporter asked why people would pay money to watch music videos when, at this time, at least, they were playing on MTV 24/7.Watch the video above to see why some people chose the video jukebox over MTV.If the video has you nostalgic for a jukebox all your own, here are a few options you can pick up.Arkrocket Full Size JukeboxVictrola Nostalgic Wood Countertop Jukebox

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Perms, acid-washed jeans and John Hughes movies ruled the 1980s. A fad not remembered as well was once considered the newest thing in music entertainment — the video jukebox.

The machine would play your favorite music video for only 50 cents. Artists like Madonna and Wham! performed across the screen as customers listened — and watched — their favorite music. For those feeling more inclined to an auditory experience, audio-only files were also available.

The reporter asked why people would pay money to watch music videos when, at this time, at least, they were playing on MTV 24/7.

Watch the video above to see why some people chose the video jukebox over MTV.

If the video has you nostalgic for a jukebox all your own, here are a few options you can pick up.

Arkrocket Full Size Jukebox