: This guide immediately preceded the landmark 1987 case California v. Freeman , which effectively legalized hardcore pornography production in the United States, leading to even further commercialization. Key Features of the Guide
By the mid-1980s, the "Golden Age of Porn" was concluding, replaced by the "Video Age". The 1986-87 period was particularly significant due to several factors: Adult Video News Buyer’s Guide 1986-87
: The adult industry played a pivotal role in the "format war," favoring VHS over Betamax because of its longer recording times, which allowed full-length features to fit on a single tape. : This guide immediately preceded the landmark 1987
While rare today, the 1986-87 Buyer's Guide is noted for its extensive cataloging of early adult media: Adult Video News Buyer’s Guide 1986-87
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