SilverWook said:
Bonus DVD's were the 1993 masters.
All Laserdisc and home video releases before DVD were the 1981 version, when the "Episode IV A New Hope" title was added. Sound mixes have varied depending on what elements have been used. Ben Burtt did another mix just for home video in the mid 80's. Another home video sound mix was done in 1993, (the first official THX certified release) that incorporated elements from the 70mm mix.
But the DVD with the theatrical cut (which comes from the laserdisc master) doesn't have the Episode IV title.
That means either that the Laserdisc is the 1977 version, or that it's the 1981 version but they removed the title.
What is it of the 2?
edit: i also just saw, that the "R" in "rebel spies" in the opening text, is not capital (as in the 1981 version).
also:
"During the search of Mos Eisley for the droids, the stormtrooper's lines have been changed from "Alright, check this side of the street. The door's locked. Move on to the next one." to "Alright, check that side of the street. It's secure. Move on to the next one.""
In the DVD it's the first one.
So again, that suggests that the laserdisc is the 1977 version?