hairy_hen said:
If new tracks are going to replace the captures from before, then they deserve to be heard at their best. If need be, I may be able to help out with this. ;)
Agreed!!
So far, I summarise as follows
Star Wars
1977 Mono - Reconstruction by Belbucus
1977 Stereo - High quality analogue capture by Belbucus ex Full Screen CAV Standard Play (1130-84) LaserDisc in standard and remastered at "reference level" versions.
1985 Stereo Remix - "ripped" by Mallwalker ex 1130-85
1993 THX Stereo - ex GOUT or 93 LD's. LD versions ex Definitive Collection done by Belbucus. Not sure if "ripped" or captured.
The Empire Strikes Back
1980* Theatrical Stereo - Current available analogue capture ex 1425-84 of unknown origin (to me). New HQ version prefered.
1985* Stereo Remix - No known GOUT synced capture or rip ex 1425-85/JSC currently available. New "ripped" copy required.
1993 THX Stereo - ex GOUT or 93 LD's. LD versions ex Definitive Collection done by Belbucus. Not sure if "ripped" or captured.
The Return of The Jedi
1983 Theatrical Stereo - "ripped" by Mallwalker ex 1478-80 (which is the same as 1478-85)
1993 THX Stereo - ex GOUT or 93 LD's. LD versions ex Definitive Collection done by Belbucus. Not sure if "ripped" or captured.
*If these two ESB mixes are indeed the same but analogue or Digital Sound being the difference, surely the 1985 Digital Sound "ripped" ex 1425-85/JSC would be the best quality version available as the Theatrical mix? I would still opt for both for total and utter completeness!!