1987 in home video

S-VHS introduced in Japan.
The Pioneer CLD-1010, one of the first laserdisc players that also can play CD Video discs, is introduced.

Movie releases

The following movies were released on video on the following dates:

Aliens
An American Tail
Blue Velvet
Evil Dead II
Telly and THe Count Play Hide-&-Seek - PBS, few glitches, Elevator Operator, Alphabet Secret
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
The Fly (1986)
Howard the Duck
Lady and the Tramp
Lethal Weapon
A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors - August 1987
Platoon
Top Gun