There is no Japanese audio for the Anthrax extension. In fact, the Japanese track on the Blu Ray is missing huge chunks, and goes back to English with forced Japanese subs. (Haven't checked the other language tracks yet.) All the more reason to preserve the Laserdisc track.

The English mono track from the Criterion would be easier for me to get to Catbus than the Beta. (I've had enough Beta headaches to last me a while.) If he wants a lossless track that is.

Still pondering buying the original full frame Laserdisc.