MTV's Debut & Launch - Video Killed the Radio Star (Aug 1, 1981)
12:12
MTV's Debut & Launch - Video Killed the Radio Star (Aug 1, 1981)
1.9K viewsDec 14, 2024
YouTubeMusic Professor
MTV Launch — The Day Video Killed the Radio Star
0:29
MTV Launch — The Day Video Killed the Radio Star
863 views7 months ago
YouTubeLayer By Layer GO!
A minute-by-minute breakdown of the MTV launch date
A minute-by-minute breakdown of the MTV launch date
Jul 31, 2021
faroutmagazine.co.uk
Unforgettable Concerts on Instagram: "🎤 MTV Launch – “Video Killed the Radio Star” (1981) On August 1, 1981, MTV officially launched and made history by airing its very first music video: “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. The moment marked a major shift in how audiences discovered music, introducing a channel built entirely around visuals, rotation, and youth‑driven culture. The choice of this song set the tone for MTV’s identity, signaling a new era where video presentation became
0:33
Unforgettable Concerts on Instagram: "🎤 MTV Launch – “Video Killed the Radio Star” (1981) On August 1, 1981, MTV officially launched and made history by airing its very first music video: “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. The moment marked a major shift in how audiences discovered music, introducing a channel built entirely around visuals, rotation, and youth‑driven culture. The choice of this song set the tone for MTV’s identity, signaling a new era where video presentation became
189.2K views4 months ago
Instagramunforgettableconcerts
Remember the MTV launch back in 1981! #MTV #MusicVideos #eighties #Rock ‘n’ roll | Gary Lang
0:11
Remember the MTV launch back in 1981! #MTV #MusicVideos #eighties #Rock ‘n’ roll | Gary Lang
722 views4 months ago
FacebookGary Lang
1st August 1981: The launch of cable music television channel MTV
2:45
1st August 1981: The launch of cable music television channel MTV
4K viewsJul 31, 2020
YouTubeHistoryPod
The original MTV launch footage from 1981
10:14
The original MTV launch footage from 1981
706 views11 months ago
YouTubeSmellsLikeGenX
3:53:13
***HD MTV 1ST DAY 8/1/81 1ST 4 HOURS ORIGINAL BROADCAST COMPLETE ORIGINAL RIP
6.7K viewsMay 20, 2022
Internet ArchiveMTVSuperClassic
0:49
How MTV Launched the Music Video Revolution #80s #memories #nostalgia
1.1K views6 months ago
YouTubeMiss Millennial's Generation XYZ
3:38
The debut of MTV (Music Television) on August 1, 1981, marked a revolutionary moment in the entertainment industry. Launched as the first 24-hour music video cable channel, MTV promised to transform how audiences consumed music by combining it with a visual medium. The iconic opening sequence featured footage of a moon landing, with the American flag replaced by an MTV logo, signaling the bold, cutting-edge spirit of the channel. At 12:01 a.m., MTV aired its first-ever music video, “Video Killed
211.3K views8 months ago
FacebookSoundWorks Collection
5:17
MTV Launch Aug 1 1981
36K views4 months ago
YouTubeDark Farmz
11:44
MTV Launch 1st August 1981
444 views4 months ago
YouTubeMedia Central UK
0:38
MTV (Music Television) ID - "One Small Step" (1981-1986)
5.4K viewsAug 1, 2021
YouTubeLuketheFortune
2:36
MTV Launch Intro | August 1, 1981
2.9K viewsAug 1, 2021
YouTubeNear Mint Fanboys
0:45
MTV Launch
16.6K viewsFeb 11, 2012
YouTubeLexi15143190
2:23
Original VJ Alan Hunter reflects on his role in launching MTV on Aug. 1, 1981, and the advice he would give to his younger self. | AARP
13.7K viewsJul 12, 2021
FacebookAARP
1:07
1981: The First Video on MTV — Did It Change Music Forever?
1.1K views2 months ago
YouTubeAmeristory Archive
1:04
MTV's Historic Launch: A Game Changer for Music
10.4K viewsMay 20, 2025
TikTokcritchjc
11:25
MTV's Launch: 1981 and the Rise of Music Video
118 viewsJan 15, 2025
YouTubePop Culture Fun Time
2:18
1981 August 1 - MTV Launches
118.1K viewsAug 1, 2016
YouTubeI Miss My MTV
0:26
Exploring the Impact of MTV's First Video in 1981
355.5K viewsMar 13, 2025
TikTokjackie196757
11:24
We Grew Up With MTV… This Is How It Ends
3.8K views4 months ago
YouTubechilebootleg
MTV Rewind Fan Site Launches with 27,000 Classic Videos and Vintage Commercials
4 months ago
consequence.net
1:18
The Rise and Fall of MTV (1981–2025): How the Music Channel Finally Died
191 views5 months ago
YouTube999 Entertainment
3:42
The Rise and Fall of MTV (1981–2025): How the Music Channel Finally Died
50 views5 months ago
YouTube999 Entertainment
1:27
MTV's Launch: The Birth of Music Television in 1981
31.1K viewsFeb 20, 2025
TikTokbillyh333
4:53
MTV's First Day Sparked a Pop Culture Revolution
81 viewsAug 1, 2023
YouTubeHistory Replay: This Day
What was the first video shown on MTV Europe?
Aug 1, 2023
faroutmagazine.co.uk
11:11
The Top 10 Strangest Videos Played On MTV's First Day
47.6K viewsAug 1, 2021
YouTubeGeekscapeTV
MTV Rewind is a developer's tribute to 24/7 music video channels - Engadget
4 months ago
engadget.com
See more
Static thumbnail place holder
You may also want to search