Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
#nostalgia #80s #retro
Back in the 1980s and 1990s, mail order catalogs were a huge business. In today's video, I take a closer look at several of my favorite over the years including; Damark International, The Sharper Image, DAK Industries, Crutchfield, J&R Music World & Sony Style.
RELATED VIDEOS and Links:
J&R Celebrates 40 Years - youtu.be/JUCn480oRpg
Crutchfield is Still Around! See the Website - howl.me/cjZI33auToW (affiliate link)
1990s J&R Music World Commercial - youtube.com/watch?v=F0iGi5CD58k
Interview of Drew Alan Kaplan (DAK) - spreaker.com/episode/267-drew-kaplan-approaching-sales-from-a-new-perspective--42743450
50 Years of Crutchfield - youtu.be/XceHuMrWGdQ
Cabel.com Blog About Vintage DAK Catalogs - cabel.com/2023/11/06/dak-and-the-golden-age-of-gadget-catalogs
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Down4Sound - Shop4Bass.com
SAVARD Speakers: Shop4Boom.com (use WAL7 for 7% off)
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Amazon - amzn.to/3wNX6Fn
Crutchfield - howl.me/cjZI33auToW
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:07 DAMARK International
2:22 J&R Music World
4:14 The Sharper Image
6:19 J.C. Whitney & Co.
7:45 DAK Industries
9:28 Crutchfield
11:21 Sony Style Catalog
13:04 Final Thoughts
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Zoom H4n Audio Recorder: amzn.to/3BXjVsS
960 LED Panel: amzn.to/2Sxoq3S
TEST BENCH EQUIPMENT
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XS Power D1400 Batteries - amzn.to/2BPFCKW
XS Power PSC60 Charger - amzn.to/2CHGcfs
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#nostalgia #80s #retro
Back in the 1980s and 1990s, mail order catalogs were a huge business. In today's video, I take a closer look at several of my favorite over the years including; Damark International, The Sharper Image, DAK Industries, Crutchfield, J&R Music World & Sony Style.
RELATED VIDEOS and Links:
J&R Celebrates 40 Years - youtu.be/JUCn480oRpg
Crutchfield is Still Around! See the Website - howl.me/cjZI33auToW (affiliate link)
1990s J&R Music World Commercial - youtube.com/watch?v=F0iGi5CD58k
Interview of Drew Alan Kaplan (DAK) - spreaker.com/episode/267-drew-kaplan-approaching-sales-from-a-new-perspective--42743450
50 Years of Crutchfield - youtu.be/XceHuMrWGdQ
Cabel.com Blog About Vintage DAK Catalogs - cabel.com/2023/11/06/dak-and-the-golden-age-of-gadget-catalogs
SHOP Affiliates:
Down4Sound - Shop4Bass.com
SAVARD Speakers: Shop4Boom.com (use WAL7 for 7% off)
WCCarAudio - https://is.gd/wccwal
Amazon - amzn.to/3wNX6Fn
Crutchfield - howl.me/cjZI33auToW
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:07 DAMARK International
2:22 J&R Music World
4:14 The Sharper Image
6:19 J.C. Whitney & Co.
7:45 DAK Industries
9:28 Crutchfield
11:21 Sony Style Catalog
13:04 Final Thoughts
Get your WAL/OSS Merch: bigdwiz.creator-spring.com
Buy Me a Coffee/Tea/Slap-a-D-No : oldschoolstereo.com/p/donate.html
➡️ Support OSS / Williston Audio Labs for early access to videos: patreon.com/OldSchoolStereo
One Time "Tip" for Video Support: paypal.me/BigDWiz
VIDEO AND AUDIO GEAR
Camera - iPhone 16 pro 1TB - amzn.to/4m8kJj1
Panasonic G7 Digital Camera - amzn.to/40Op0j1
RODE Wireless Go II Microphones: amzn.to/3Q6NVHl
Shure MV7 Microphone: amzn.to/3A4OICK
Zoom H4n Audio Recorder: amzn.to/3BXjVsS
960 LED Panel: amzn.to/2Sxoq3S
TEST BENCH EQUIPMENT
SMD / D'Amore Engineering Amp Dyno (AD-1): https://is.gd/wccad1
XS Power D1400 Batteries - amzn.to/2BPFCKW
XS Power PSC60 Charger - amzn.to/2CHGcfs
Fluke 1000A AC/DC Clamp Meter: amzn.to/2Rw5WDA
Handheld Dyno AMM-1: https://is.gd/wccamm1
My Favorite Precision Screwdriver Kit: amzn.to/3yAaPmn
DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you purchase from one of the product links, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase
