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I have been collecting information on all the DVD transfers and projects currently available and at the same time trying to make sense of all the LaserDiscs/VHS tapes used to make those transfers. In doing this, I have also become very aware of and interested in the various Official audio mixes used over the years for the Original Trilogy.
Can anyone point me towards any information about these different mixes, particularly for Empire and Jedi (where I can find little information)
Meanwhile, I have done my own list based on the information I currently have along with current known sources and captures of the mixes.
I am looking to have this list as correct as possible and will take any ideas or critisism on board.
Star Wars
(1) 1977 35mm two-track Dolby Stereo (as available up to 1985 CAV LaserDisc - captured)
(2) 1977 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo (never available but re-created by the EditDroid team)
(3) 1977 35mm mono. (available from UK ITV VHS tape or 1977 bootleg tape)
(4) 1985 two-track Dolby Stereo (as available on 1992 Pan/Scan LaserDisc)
(5) 1993 two-track Dolby Stereo (as available on Definitive Collection onwards)
(6) 1997 Special Edition (as available on SE LaserDisc)
(7) 2004 Special Special Edition (as available on 2004 DVD)
The Empire Strikes Back
(1) 1980 35mm two-track Dolby Stereo (as available up to 1985 CAV LaserDisc but no capture known - yet)
(2) 1980 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo (Never available on LaserDisc or tape)
(3) 1985 two-track Dolby Stereo (as available on 1992 Pan/Scan LaserDisc)
(4) 1993 two-track Dolby Stereo (as available on Definitive Collection onwards)
(5) 1997 Special Edition (as available on SE LaserDisc)
(6) 2004 Special Special Edition (as available on 2004 DVD)
Return of the Jedi (with many assumptions)
(1) 1983 35mm two-track Dolby Stereo (never available on LaserDisc or tape)*
(2) 1983 70mm Six-Track Dolby Stereo (Never available on LaserDisc or tape)*
(3) 1986 two-track Dolby Stereo (as available on 1992 Pan/Scan LaserDisc)**
(4) 1993 two-track Dolby Stereo (as available on Definitive Collection onwards)
(5) 1997 Special Edition (as available on SE LaserDisc)
(6) 2004 Special Special Edition (as available on 2004 DVD)
*assuming that Jedi had the same theatrical release versions as Star Wars and Empire.
**assuming that Jedi also had the new 1985 mix as per Star Wars and Empire prior to the first release on LaserDisc and tape in 1986.
All help is appreciated.
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