Which AC/DC Blu-ray should I get? - Blu-ray Forum

Bluyoda · 03-23-2010, 08:25 PM

Hi everyone!

I am sorry if there is a thread like this already, but I need a quick reply.

Both 'No Bull' and 'Live at Donington' AC\DC Blu-rays are currently on Sale

at a store near me (€9.99 each), so I would like to know

which BD you think is better PQ and SQ wise??

I rented Live at Donington once, and the PQ was really bad IMO.

As I understand it LAD was filmed on 35mm, but No Bull on Super 16mm, so LAD should theoretically look better, but is that the case?

I saw No Bull on DVD once, but don't remember it well at all.

Can you tell me which concert I should get and why?

Thanks for the input!

McCrutchy · 03-23-2010, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

Hi everyone!

I am sorry if there is a thread like this already, but I need a quick reply.

Both 'No Bull' and 'Live at Donington' AC\DC Blu-rays are currently on Sale

at a store near me (€9.99 each), so I would like to know

which BD you think is better PQ and SQ wise??

I rented Live at Donington once, and the PQ was really bad IMO.

As I understand it LAD was filmed on 35mm, but No Bull on Super 16mm, so LAD should theoretically look better, but is that the case?

I saw No Bull on DVD once, but don't remember it well at all.

Can you tell me which concert I should get and why?

Thanks for the input!

Neither of them look great but they both look far better than on DVD. Live at Donington might have the edge PQ wise and it is, IMO a better performance. LAD is from The Razor's Edge tour period and No Bull: The Director's Cut is from the Ballbreaker tour. Again in my opinion, Ballbreaker was a weaker album than The Razor's Edge, but nonetheless, the Plaza del Toros is a beautiful arena, and the catalog set is more varied than on Live at Donington with several tunes that don't get heavy FM rotation.

Both Discs have LPCM 5.1 audio, LAD has LPCM 2.0 and NB: TDC has TrueHD 5.1 as well, they both sound great, which is really more of the point in an older concert BD, especially when the PQ is not remastered.

Bluyoda · 03-23-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by McCrutchy

Neither of them look great but they both look far better than on DVD. Live at Donington might have the edge PQ wise and it is, IMO a better performance. LAD is from The Razor's Edge tour period and No Bull: The Director's Cut is from the Ballbreaker tour. Again in my opinion, Ballbreaker was a weaker album than The Razor's Edge, but nonetheless, the Plaza del Toros is a beautiful arena, and the catalog set is more varied than on Live at Donington with several tunes that don't get heavy FM rotation.

Both Discs have LPCM 5.1 audio, LAD has LPCM 2.0 and NB: TDC has TrueHD 5.1 as well, they both sound great, which is really more of the point in an older concert BD, especially when the PQ is not remastered.

OMD! So, I should probably only get it for AQ, because I thought LAD looked terrible.

No Bull is 96khz\24bit, while LAD is only 96khz\16bit.
I think LAD is legendary. It came out when I was a huge AC\DC fan.
Maybe I am just going to get both.

deadhatetheliving · 03-23-2010, 11:26 PM

While I like Brian Johnson's singing I've always felt that Bon Scott was the best. So for me I would rather see a AC/DC with more early footage.

Bluyoda · 03-23-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by deadhatetheliving

While I like Brian Johnson's singing I've always felt that Bon Scott was the best. So for me I would rather see a AC/DC with more early footage.

I also prefer Bon Scott to Brian Johnson by a long shot.

Was the Let There Be Rock concert video ever released on DVD?

I loved that video, and would get it on BD in a heartbeat!

demoni · 03-24-2010, 08:25 AM

Buy them both. AC/DC is a must have on Blu-ray. They both sound great, and if you're not bothered with grain you'll enjoy the picture quality as well.

Sky_Captain · 03-24-2010, 10:28 AM

Live at Donnington.

Zippyfan · 03-24-2010, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

I also prefer Bon Scott to Brian Johnson by a long shot.

Was the Let There Be Rock concert video ever released on DVD?

I loved that video, and would get it on BD in a heartbeat!

Let there be rock is going to get a release sometime in the next 12 months

borninusa · 03-24-2010, 06:32 PM

Donnington!

Great show!

It seems like I have read that the NO Bull release is edited sort of badly. I could be wrong about that..but seems like I read that somewhere.

Bluyoda · 03-24-2010, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zippyfan

Let there be rock is going to get a release sometime in the next 12 months

Seriously? What's your source??

That'd be freaking awesome!

Grand Bob · 03-24-2010, 11:45 PM

If I had to choose, I would go with Donnington.

t0nythebeat · 03-24-2010, 11:54 PM

Neither of them look great, period. No bull is more rare though.

DCSholtis · 03-24-2010, 11:57 PM

Would be great if they could re-release the Family Jewels set in Blu.

McCrutchy · 03-25-2010, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluyoda

I also prefer Bon Scott to Brian Johnson by a long shot.

Was the Let There Be Rock concert video ever released on DVD?

I loved that video, and would get it on BD in a heartbeat!

No it was never released on DVD, but it's likely the best quality material available for the Bon Scott era, in terms of a possible HD remaster and BD release, as most everything else was shot for TV and is probably not in the greatest shape anymore.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zippyfan

Let there be rock is going to get a release sometime in the next 12 months

Yes, please do provide a source on this, I hope it's getting a great BD release as well!

Quote:

Originally Posted by t0nythebeat

Neither of them look great, period. No bull is more rare though.

Actually, No Bull: The Director's Cut was never rare, it's just that AC/DC.com probably had exclusive U.S. distribution rights for a while. It was always available there in the U.S. and it is now available officially at stores such as Amazon.com.

And just to throw something else out there, I'm sure AC/DC will release a Black Ice concert BD in 2011 once the open air arenas are played and the tour is over.

Diceman · 03-25-2010, 08:47 AM

This is Eddie Trunk providing an update on the Let There Be Rock DVD
http://www.eddietrunk.com/index.cfm?...tm_source=news

I agree that LAD is the better performance and Brian's voice sounds a bit rough on No Bull. Although I would get both if they are cheap and if you like AC/DC. Off the top of my head No Bull has 8 different tracks to LAD so there is decent variety between the two.

AC/DC filmed Black Ice concerts in Argentina while they were there last December. So hopefully this turns out to be a killer BD release.

AC/DC have a CD/DVD package coming out to promote Iron Man 2. No talk of a BD version.

s_corroon · 03-25-2010, 10:37 AM

Go with Donnington buddy, picture not great but the sound is top class. But Im biased, AC/DC still sound good to me on a cassette!!!

McCrutchy · 03-25-2010, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diceman

This is Eddie Trunk providing an update on the Let There Be Rock DVD
http://www.eddietrunk.com/index.cfm?...tm_source=news

I wish these insider people would specifically mention if a title is coming on Blu-ray or not. I have a sinking feeling that it may be DVD-only.

Rob71 · 03-25-2010, 05:57 PM

Live At Donnington was an incredible show. And the AQ on this is unreal.

My neighbors kid was waxing his car and playing his rap music a bit too loud, and I asked him if he could turn it down a notch. He turned it up. I went home and positioned my front speakers in front of my open window. I pulled out LAD and put it in my PS3 and cranked the receiver up. I then left the room and sat in my front yard and listened to some AC/DC.

Bluyoda · 03-25-2010, 08:27 PM

Today I rented 'No Bull', and was shocked by the PQ!

It's THE new Demo disc for sure!!

NOT!

The beginning is the worst, but they shot this with broken cameras or sth.!

It's partially insanely grainy, frequently terribly soft, and smeary...

The print is in pretty good condition however. Only a few specks

One camera has a greenish line from the top right side down to the bottom.
Another one (the view of the arena from the upper right) is so blurry that you can barely make out anyone.....

Anway, the audio is incredible!

It's mercilessly dynamic and loud, so much even that I got complaints from the neighbors for the 1st time ever!

Long story made short: I picked up LAD afterwards, because it's the classic, and came out right at the time when I was the hugest fan!

I also love the Ballbreaker songs on No Bull, and Phil Rudd behind the drum kit, but LAD is legendary and the PQ is considerably better IMO!

Ballbreaker was the last CD I bought, but the PQ is just too bad for me!

I really hope they will release Let There Be Rock on BD, fully restored and all that Jazz!! Gosh, that would be killer!!!!

Who needs a bloody DVD these days?

That concert was plain genius! Angus needed an oxygen mask towards the end! Bon Scott was very charming!

Please make it happen!

DaleDark · 03-25-2010, 08:48 PM

LAD for no other reason than Brian Johnson's vocals on "No Bull" sound pretty bad. As far as the "rarity" of "No Bull" on BD, it was originally released as a Wal-Mart exclusive to coincide w/ the Wal-Mart only release of Black Ice, and is now availabile everywhere (that'll carry it that is).

I'd be interested to learn the specs on Let There Be Rock. While I'd love some Bon in blu, if the source material isn't worth upgrading, a DVD w/ LPCM 2.0 will be sufficient.

03-23-2010, 08:25 PM	#1
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	Which AC/DC Blu-ray should I get? Hi everyone! I am sorry if there is a thread like this already, but I need a quick reply. Both 'No Bull' and 'Live at Donington' AC\DC Blu-rays are currently on Sale at a store near me (€9.99 each), so I would like to know which BD you think is better PQ and SQ wise?? I rented Live at Donington once, and the PQ was really bad IMO. As I understand it LAD was filmed on 35mm, but No Bull on Super 16mm, so LAD should theoretically look better, but is that the case? I saw No Bull on DVD once, but don't remember it well at all. Can you tell me which concert I should get and why? Thanks for the input!

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03-24-2010, 11:54 PM	#12
t0nythebeat Special Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:211 Blu-ray reviews:38 Trading Score:2	Neither of them look great, period. No bull is more rare though.

03-24-2010, 11:57 PM	#13
DCSholtis Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Brooklyn Heights, OH PSNetwork ID: Ozzy_Rulz Trading Score:3	Would be great if they could re-release the Family Jewels set in Blu.

03-25-2010, 08:47 AM	#15
Diceman New Member Member since:Jan 2008	This is Eddie Trunk providing an update on the Let There Be Rock DVD http://www.eddietrunk.com/index.cfm?...tm_source=news I agree that LAD is the better performance and Brian's voice sounds a bit rough on No Bull. Although I would get both if they are cheap and if you like AC/DC. Off the top of my head No Bull has 8 different tracks to LAD so there is decent variety between the two. AC/DC filmed Black Ice concerts in Argentina while they were there last December. So hopefully this turns out to be a killer BD release. AC/DC have a CD/DVD package coming out to promote Iron Man 2. No talk of a BD version.

03-25-2010, 10:37 AM	#16
s_corroon Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:34	Go with Donnington buddy, picture not great but the sound is top class. But Im biased, AC/DC still sound good to me on a cassette!!!

03-25-2010, 05:57 PM	#18
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	Live At Donnington was an incredible show. And the AQ on this is unreal. My neighbors kid was waxing his car and playing his rap music a bit too loud, and I asked him if he could turn it down a notch. He turned it up. I went home and positioned my front speakers in front of my open window. I pulled out LAD and put it in my PS3 and cranked the receiver up. I then left the room and sat in my front yard and listened to some AC/DC.

03-25-2010, 08:27 PM	#19
Bluyoda Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Dagobah Home Theater Gallery:103 4K collection:160 Blu-ray collection:1383 Blu-ray reviews: 263 Trading Score:4	Today I rented 'No Bull', and was shocked by the PQ! It's THE new Demo disc for sure!! NOT! The beginning is the worst, but they shot this with broken cameras or sth.! It's partially insanely grainy, frequently terribly soft, and smeary... The print is in pretty good condition however. Only a few specks One camera has a greenish line from the top right side down to the bottom. Another one (the view of the arena from the upper right) is so blurry that you can barely make out anyone..... Anway, the audio is incredible! It's mercilessly dynamic and loud, so much even that I got complaints from the neighbors for the 1st time ever! Long story made short: I picked up LAD afterwards, because it's the classic, and came out right at the time when I was the hugest fan! I also love the Ballbreaker songs on No Bull, and Phil Rudd behind the drum kit, but LAD is legendary and the PQ is considerably better IMO! Ballbreaker was the last CD I bought, but the PQ is just too bad for me! I really hope they will release Let There Be Rock on BD, fully restored and all that Jazz!! Gosh, that would be killer!!!! Who needs a bloody DVD these days? That concert was plain genius! Angus needed an oxygen mask towards the end! Bon Scott was very charming! Please make it happen!

03-25-2010, 08:48 PM	#20
DaleDark Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI 4K collection:119 Blu-ray collection:1124 DVD collection:415 Blu-ray reviews: 3	LAD for no other reason than Brian Johnson's vocals on "No Bull" sound pretty bad. As far as the "rarity" of "No Bull" on BD, it was originally released as a Wal-Mart exclusive to coincide w/ the Wal-Mart only release of Black Ice, and is now availabile everywhere (that'll carry it that is). I'd be interested to learn the specs on Let There Be Rock. While I'd love some Bon in blu, if the source material isn't worth upgrading, a DVD w/ LPCM 2.0 will be sufficient.

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