1947

Jukeboxes became even more colorful and featured spectacular lighting effects – such as the famous “Mother of Plastics” by AMI.

Although plastic had been used before, this model showcased the material in a particularly striking way as a central design element. Large, colorful, illuminated plastic surfaces gave the machine a modern appearance and attracted attention. Jukeboxes increasingly became not only music machines but also visual highlights in bars and dance venues.