BTW it is thought that the 1992 first WS LD of Jaws has a slightly different mix due to a few source cues being changed for rights issues.

Thanks PDB, that's what I thought about Criterion vs. MGM as I've noticed form other films I've compared of theirs. I still want to see the MGM NbyNW disc for the transfer as it's reputed to be completely different from all others.

There shouldn't be stereo for NbyNW as it only played in mono, even at the full VistaVision premiere. Plus the VV system used Perspecta directioned 3 track sound in the big venues anyway. The mono track obliterates the 5.1 which in comparison is too tamed and safe.

Vertigo's old LD is analog only so we've often thought a Beta or VHS issue may yield slightly better audio. I haven't got the chance to really take a close look at the new mono on the BD (in DTS) but I'm almost positive the 2005 Masterpiece Collection DVD mono is the same as the old analog LD source. Certainly sounds like it.

I know of some who have been working with the GBU audio and especially with the rumors of a reissue BD, that might be something to tackle later. Is that the 1998 deleted scenes Italian mono you're referring to or a different source?

Ok, here's my growing shelf:

http://www.lddb.com/collection.php?action=list&user=sdraper

Jonno, when the headroom is limited is that what contributes to having to massively increase the volume in order to reach normal sound levels? I had to do this last night with the ESB SWE disc.