The reason I asked is because I had seen posts in other preservation threads referring to the various versions of this. I went back and found some of these:
Klokwerk:
/i] I have the following Blade Runner soundtracks in mp3:
* 1995 Gongo Edition (European Bootleg)
* 2-Disc Esper Edition v2.0
* Los Angeles 2019 <- Might be good for menus and such. Contains ambiences and atmospheric tracks.
* Deck Definitive Edition
And of course I'm sure I have the official soundtrack somewhere and possibly the orchestral CD (the first official soundtrack release for the film).
Let me know if any of these might help you.
and DigitalFreakNYC:
/i]I have a VHS copy of the original master for the "re-release" of the workprint. They showed it again in the late 90's and I got a "limited edition" copy from the master. I paid like $30 for it too.
I also have the Gongo edition CD. No mp3 if you want no compression.
I started wondering how many versions were out there, and how many soundtracks- it almost sounds more complicated than the Star Wars sound mixes and changes.
So I conclude that the different VIDEO versions are as follows:
1.The International Theatrical Cut
2. US Theatrical release (censored)
3. Incomplete workprint version #1
4. Incomplete workprint version #2
5.The 1992 Director’s Cut (based on workprint version #2)
6. The U.S. TV edition, censored but containing additional dialogue
The sound mixes I'm lost on. Perhaps "soundtrack" refers to music and not the actual mix.
Availabilty:
'92 Director's Cut is on DVD. '82 International Cut was sold on LD and is now available on DVD boots. Incomplete workprint version #1 is definitely floating around but is not available on disc yet. #2 isn't available (kind of the same as director's cut anyway). Someone probably recorded the TV version, and the US Theatrical release is not available?
Could anyone fill me in on what cuts are actually available or could be recreated with available footage using this book RevBeastly recommended? Or what's being worked on, perhaps...