What is the difference between the original and the 4 reels version. I've seen the original but don't own it and am going to buy a copy from somewhere. Should I try and source a 4 reels version or am I as well to settle for the original.

thanks

I think I've bust a button on my trousers....

HI Skelly. I have the 4 Reels version, as do many here, and I recommend it most highly! By all means get a copy!

What do you mean with "original"? There is no "original" (official release) out so far. The 4Reel version is excellent. Some people say the Old Bastard (or whatever other) version is better but the difference is really neglectible. You can't go wrong with the 4Reel version.



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midnrambler Wrote:
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> What do you mean with "original"?
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I mean the non-4 reels version. I know a guy who is selling the "original" (non 4 reels) but I wondered if it was worth tracking down a 4 reels version rather than this one.

I think I will.


I think I've bust a button on my trousers....

skelly Wrote:
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>> > What do you mean with "original"?

> I mean the non-4 reels version. I know a guy who
> is selling the "original" (non 4 reels) but I
> wondered if it was worth tracking down a 4 reels
> version rather than this one.

As midnrambler said, there's no original release. The non-4Reel releases are bootleg releases just as the 4Reels one.

(But, on the other hand, if I recall correctly, there was an "official" australian releases, or am I wrong???)

Anyway, get the 4Reel.

[There'll be no wedding today...]

tiny voice: it's not 4Reels, it's 4Reel. it's a play on words: "for real".
and it's a great edition. i've heard the NTSC version is even better than the PAL version; i've never had a chance to compare them, though.


"What do you want - what?!"
- Keith

Some very bad syncing on the movie, but I don´t think there is a better version out there.

I have the Pal version of 4Reel Prod and it's quite good..
the only trouble with this version is that it does not play at the right tone.
I have made a version which is tone corrected.

Is there not a widescreen version on another label?

PS: I think one is on the Genuine Masters label and the other may be Scorpio...are these better/different than 4 Reel?

Go to buy and sell side and check page 2 for this post with info about Genuine Masters version.

GENUINE MASTERS "Ladies And Gents" DVD True Widescreen

ROCKMAN

bruno Wrote:
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> (But, on the other hand, if I recall correctly,
> there was an "official" australian releases, or am
> I wrong???)


I think you are right. I've got a copy of the following (on VHS):

Ladies & Gentlemen: Video Classics (64 Arthur St. North Sydney, 2060, Australia)
tel: (02) 92 6400, 92 6388. It states that it's from the movie cassette library.

Executive producer: Marshall Chess
Producers: Rollin Binzer / Bob Freeze / Steve Gebhardt
Directed By: Rollin Binzer
Sound: Bob Freeze
Editor: Laura Lesser
Recording: Andy Johns
Tour Managment: Chip Monck

93 Minutes colour rated NRC

(it does say however that it's a sample packaging, so it most likely never made it to the stores official)



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I have the 4 reels version which is good, but I feel the best version of this movie available is the Widescreen. Released earlier this year it is listed on the DVD as Touring History vol 6. Sound is simply fantastic and picture is the best of any copy I have seen save the original that played in theaters with the traveling quad sound system. When I haerd about this version I was skeptical, but all doubt was erased when I ran this through my stereo at high volume. Stunning quality, and a must have for fans. I think only an official band release could get any better. There are some minor synching problems with a few songs, but I think it is inherent to the print anyway.

Yes, the version filstan talks about is in fantastic quality. All region free, NTSC color and from Bad Wizard 2005 (Skorpio is printed on the film-strip on the front-cover.

scorpio silver press edition is copied from genuine masters widescreen version of L & G

Are Scorpio and Genuine Masters versions silver pressed or recordable DVDs?

genuine masters version was released on dvdr and scorpio version came a few months later on silver press dvd

My 4 Reel dvdr is great though the colour is slightly washed out but this may be down to the dub from the originaldvd. What I want to know is where did they get hold of the bonus Midnight Rambler footage and do they have access to all the other outtakes?