O&E #60 - 1995 Sony Developer's Demo CD!

"This unique demo disc was released in anticipation of the PlayStation 1's launch on September 9, 1995 for those who pre-ordered the system. The disc featured CD music tracks from several Sony artists -- The The, Dag, Korn, Mother May I, and Dandelion -- that was playable in any CD player while you waited for your PS1 to arrive in stores. Once you received the system, the disc served as a demo disc for the PlayStation, with 3D graphic displays of realtime demos, including the same technical demonstrations used to wow audiences when the PS1 was first shown to the gaming press (including the Dinosaur demo as well as "Balls", "Diffusion", "Rcube", "Mat", "Oden", "Movie", "Texture Movie", and Manta. While there were no gameplay videos on the disc, the demos showed off the graphic power of the console in displaying advanced 3D as well as presenting full-motion video and other qualities."+ – ign

CD Track list
1. PlayStation Promo Intro (1:59)
2. The The – I Saw the Light (2:40)
3. Korn – Blind (4:22)
4. Mother May I – Meet You There (3:43)
5. Dag – Lovely Jane (4:49)
6. Dandelion – Dyslexicon (3:42)
7. NAMCO Ridge Racer Promo (0:05)
8. Demo Theme Song 1 (1:05)
9. Voice Interlude 1 (0:06)
10. Demo Theme Song 2 (1:07)
11. Voice Interlude 2 (0:07)
12. Manta (Demo Theme 3) (3:29)
13. Voice Interlude 3 (0:07)
14. Dino Theme (1:18)

Demo Names:
1. Balls
2. Diffusion
3. Rcube
4. Mat
5. Oden
6. Movie
7. Texture Movie
8. Manta
9. Dino

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[The_Laser_Channel]

This is the CD that introduced me to KoRn...I had the "Here it Now, Play it Later" version of the disc...I can't even imagine how many times I listened to "Blind" on this CD

[AllMyYummies]

That disc reminded of the PS2 demonstration at E3 years ago. The system deserves more respect. For its frontline leadership in 3D gaming. Plus giving new developers a easy to work with platform.

[ibrokemykeyboard]

Man that music takes me back. Think I wore this disc out waiting to get games.

[The_Badcompany]

I also liked that you showed that a T-Rex could dance on the ceiling, so kewl

[silentrekluze]

If that was before release date what demo came with the launch PlayStation? 👀

[thewoodbarionshow]

Thanks for sharing this CM, really cool man.

[howardpower]

I remember when I got the first ever Here Now! Play Later demo disc. It was before I even got the PS1 so I was super excited to hear about this. At the time, they boost state of the art technology. Fastest multi processors, 3-D enhanced graphics and video/imaging CPU engine.

Oh my how time has changed. Technology today from 1995 to 2018 is definitely a “quantum leap” as they say in the 90’s. We have even better 3-D engines both software and hardware side. Better multi CPUs, dedicated hardware for video, audio, memory, and storage I/o access.

[thewoodbarionshow]

Really cool CM, when we couldn't afford to get a game for the Ps1 we had a local store that carried game mags and we would buy one and play the demo disc over and over. Nice video Brother!!!

[frankwest]

Its funny that you covered this as i just picked this up and tried it out a couple of weeks ago!

[Jimsegram]

I want this disc so bad! Despite not owning a PlayStation, but this is so rare and interesting!
Great video dude!
You've got another subscriber!

[alex_capone]

that's so cool Chris! great o&e episode! :)

[DaeOh]

I listened the heck out of this CD but I don't remember the announcer track at all. Is it possible the alternate one (Hear it now, play it later) didn't have that track?

[mtshark]

Awesome review of the Tech Demo CD Chris! That T-Rex tho was all the hype back in the day lol.

[packman]

I had this disc, I don't remember Korn being on it lol, by 1998 they were my favorite band!

[KaneDeathBreaker]

Damn I graduated High School in 95 lol. That was very interesting and very nostalgic. I miss those days of gaming back then surrounded by friends, pizza, and mountain dew.

[alextron]

I have the disc only.Is it possible to differenciate the original one to the alternate one.If yes, how?Thanks.

[frankwest]

The price jumped on this thing. When I picked it up, copies were selling on average $10-$20! Got mine for 99¢

[DaeOh]

The Dandelion song is called Weird Out. Other than that, thanks so much for the track list!

[jeffmacknz]

I think the under aged vixen in this game was also in the game The Guy Game. Get a lawyer quick! You're sick man! Liked and shared.

[JasonVectrex_]

good video, isn't that crazy that some people really don't know what a VHS tape is. lol. we're old. :)