Question for you clever chappies

[bonehead]

Archived from groups: alt.video.laserdisc (More info?)

What is the difference between the diffinitive collection laserdiscs and the
"faces" laserdisc versions of starwars??

The faces version was released in 97 (I think) and had Darth Vader, Yoda and
A Stormtrooper on the covers of the 3 discs

Thanks for any advice

Nath

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.video.laserdisc (More info?)

I believe both the Faces set and the Definitive set were released in
1995. The main difference is the Definitive is in the CAV format, so if
you have a player prone to the infamous CLV color smear, you'd be better
off with the CAV version. CAV equals no color smear.
Kevin.

 

[roy]

Archived from groups: alt.video.laserdisc (More info?)

"Bonehead" <nathan.brownREMOVEME@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
news:N20id.31$PI6.24@newsfe5-win.ntli.net...
> What is the difference between the diffinitive collection laserdiscs and
> the "faces" laserdisc versions of starwars??
>
> The faces version was released in 97 (I think) and had Darth Vader, Yoda
> and A Stormtrooper on the covers of the 3 discs
>
> Thanks for any advice
>
> Nath
>
>
http/www.blamld.com/ has some of the information you need.

in short : DC 1993
Faces 1995 and a reprint in 1997.

Unfortunately the site doesn't mention
1. that they used the same transfers for the DC and the faces editions
2. that the DC has some problems like missing footage on the first printing,
missing/incorrect subtitles, in the extra's up-side-down picture in
slide-show and -the worst of all- laserrot. Be sure to have some kind
'when-laserrot-I-can-return-set-and-refund-money" option when buying.
3. when buying the faces editions try to find the 1997 pressings made by
Kuraray in Japan. The first 1995 pressing was made by Pioneer USA and this
pressing plant is well known for the white specks, rolling white lines and
drop outs. The Kuraray pressings I have are almost perfect.

Have fun,
Roy

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.video.laserdisc (More info?)

"roy" <deletethis@zonnet.nl> wrote in message news:<aed2e$41890787$3ea65367$29784@news1.zonnet.nl>...
> "Bonehead" <nathan.brownREMOVEME@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:N20id.31$PI6.24@newsfe5-win.ntli.net...
> > What is the difference between the diffinitive collection laserdiscs and
> > the "faces" laserdisc versions of starwars??
> >
> > The faces version was released in 97 (I think) and had Darth Vader, Yoda
> > and A Stormtrooper on the covers of the 3 discs
> >
> > Thanks for any advice
> >
> > Nath
> >
> >
> http/www.blamld.com/ has some of the information you need.
>
> in short : DC 1993
> Faces 1995 and a reprint in 1997.
>
> Unfortunately the site doesn't mention
> 1. that they used the same transfers for the DC and the faces editions
> 2. that the DC has some problems like missing footage on the first printing,
> missing/incorrect subtitles, in the extra's up-side-down picture in
> slide-show and -the worst of all- laserrot. Be sure to have some kind
> 'when-laserrot-I-can-return-set-and-refund-money" option when buying.
> 3. when buying the faces editions try to find the 1997 pressings made by
> Kuraray in Japan. The first 1995 pressing was made by Pioneer USA and this
> pressing plant is well known for the white specks, rolling white lines and
> drop outs. The Kuraray pressings I have are almost perfect.
>
> Have fun,
> Roy

Another option is to go for the Japanese DC 1995 reissue set, shameless plug:
<http/cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6337820453&refid=store>

Nicolas

 

[bonehead]

Archived from groups: alt.video.laserdisc (More info?)

Or I could go for this one at a much more serious price.

http/cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=381&item=6337454427&rd=1

Nath


"Nicolas Santini" <nsa@dk.catv.ne.jp> wrote in message
news:13d89e92.0411060102.6e1834b5@posting.google.com...
> "roy" <deletethis@zonnet.nl> wrote in message
> news:<aed2e$41890787$3ea65367$29784@news1.zonnet.nl>...
>> "Bonehead" <nathan.brownREMOVEME@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
>> news:N20id.31$PI6.24@newsfe5-win.ntli.net...
>> > What is the difference between the diffinitive collection laserdiscs
>> > and
>> > the "faces" laserdisc versions of starwars??
>> >
>> > The faces version was released in 97 (I think) and had Darth Vader,
>> > Yoda
>> > and A Stormtrooper on the covers of the 3 discs
>> >
>> > Thanks for any advice
>> >
>> > Nath
>> >
>> >
>> http/www.blamld.com/ has some of the information you need.
>>
>> in short : DC 1993
>> Faces 1995 and a reprint in 1997.
>>
>> Unfortunately the site doesn't mention
>> 1. that they used the same transfers for the DC and the faces editions
>> 2. that the DC has some problems like missing footage on the first
>> printing,
>> missing/incorrect subtitles, in the extra's up-side-down picture in
>> slide-show and -the worst of all- laserrot. Be sure to have some kind
>> 'when-laserrot-I-can-return-set-and-refund-money" option when buying.
>> 3. when buying the faces editions try to find the 1997 pressings made by
>> Kuraray in Japan. The first 1995 pressing was made by Pioneer USA and
>> this
>> pressing plant is well known for the white specks, rolling white lines
>> and
>> drop outs. The Kuraray pressings I have are almost perfect.
>>
>> Have fun,
>> Roy
>
> Another option is to go for the Japanese DC 1995 reissue set, shameless
> plug:
> <http/cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6337820453&refid=store>
>
> Nicolas

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.video.laserdisc (More info?)

"Bonehead" <nathan.brownREMOVEME@ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:<Nmwjd.198$ug3.188@newsfe1-win.ntli.net>...
> Or I could go for this one at a much more serious price.
>
> http/cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=381&item=6337454427&rd=1
>
> Nath
>
> "Nicolas Santini" <nsa@dk.catv.ne.jp> wrote in message
> news:13d89e92.0411060102.6e1834b5@posting.google.com...
> >
> > Another option is to go for the Japanese DC 1995 reissue set, shameless
> > plug:
> > <http/cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6337820453&refid=store>
> >
> > Nicolas

Indeed, if you don't mind the sample stickers (can't be removed, i
tried), the lack of obi, and the apparent ring wear on the box. This
one should be priced over $200, we'll see how it goes.

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.video.laserdisc (More info?)

>3. when buying the faces editions try to find the 1997 pressings made by
>Kuraray in Japan. The first 1995 pressing was made by Pioneer USA and this
>pressing plant is well known for the white specks, rolling white lines and
>drop outs.

Weren't the "faces" discs originally pressed by Mitsubishi? - Reinhart