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Number of professional theater companies (99-seat or larger) in the U.S. that ceased operations:
1985 3 1986 2 1987 (to June 1) 3
Source: Theatre Communication Group
Number of professional symphony orchestras (minimum $1 million annual budget) in the U.S. that ceased operations:
1985 1 1986 2 1987 (to June 1) 0
Source: American Symphony Orchestra League
Number of videocassette recorders purchased in the U.S.:
1985 11,853,000 1986 13,174,000
Number of compact disc players purchased in the U.S.:
1985 1,000,000 1986 3,000,000
Source: Electronic Industries Assn..
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