The Official LaserDisc Thread

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by LaserD

Did you get the Criterion Collection editions of Blade Runner or 2001? Neither of those were re-released on DVD or BD to my knowledge, and contain unique bonus features/booklets. Definite collector's items.

The MGM/UA laserdisc of 2001 was re-released on DVD and contained a nice interview with A.C. Clarke that I don't think exists on other editions. Both that DVD and the previous LD are now out of print.

These are the exact versions I picked up...I was surprised they were only $1 each...

http://www.amazon.com/Blade-Runner-D...2142039&sr=8-2

http://www.amazon.com/DELUXE-LETTER-...2142031&sr=8-2

[Lopan]

I for one never got into laser disks because they were so big. I was always asking myself why don't they just make them the same size as CD's, then finally years later they have......DVDs were born.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by LaserD

I finally got my Star Wars: Definitive Collection (1993) only a couple of Christmases ago, along with the Special Edition (1997) box set at a Goodwill thrift store. I got each set for 12 bucks and I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them ditched among the vinyl LP section on the floor. My Definitive Collection is one of the early releases that has missing and poor subtitle captions. I think these box sets went for about $250 when they were released. I was only able to admire them from the other side of the cash register when they were first released.

My three Star Wars Laserdiscs were bought in 1990 for $150 each if I recall, 3 movies at $150 each 20 years ago Too think I find buying a Criterion release at $30 on Blu-ray expensive now

[LaserD]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

My three Star Wars Laserdiscs were bought in 1990 for $150 each if I recall, 3 movies at $150 each 20 years ago Too think I find buying a Criterion release at $30 on Blu-ray expensive now

Yeah, I know. Back then you had to really be sure that you were a huge fan of a title to invest in the purchase. I remember buying single 50-min. episodes of The Prisoner TV series for a good $30 each. I never did complete that collection before I switched over to DVD. More recently, I bought the entire series remastered on BD for little over the cost of two episodes on laserdisc in the '90s.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by LaserD

Yeah, I know. Back then you had to really be sure that you were a huge fan of a title to invest in the purchase. I remember buying single 50-min. episodes of The Prisoner TV series for a good $30 each. I never did complete that collection before I switched over to DVD. More recently, I bought the entire series remastered on BD for little over the cost of two episodes on laserdisc in the '90s.

Yes, we had the Star Trek episodes at $50 a disc I did not buy those but my friend did. Those were the days

[Sussudio]

I know this is kind of a broad question, but for those who have a good knowledge of Laserdisc, what are some of the movies that are considered extremely rare?

[LaserD]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

I know this is kind of a broad question, but for those who have a good knowledge of Laserdisc, what are some of the movies that are considered extremely rare?

You'll probably end up with quite a list here. Mentioned above are the Criterion Collection editions of Blade Runner, 2001: A Space Odyssey. Also mentioned above is the Star Wars: Definitive Collection box set.

Among my prized items is the Criterion King Kong (1933) for its historical value. That edition contained the first-ever audio commentary track by Ronald Haver, which has not been reproduced since then. I remember Haver referring to his commentary as a "lecture" on the track. It must have been quite a unique experience to produce that first film commentary.

[Sussudio]

I would love to get a 2001 Criterion...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Criterion-2001-S...#ht_500wt_1066

Very tempting...

[Weirded Wonder]

If only they would make a laserdisc player with HDMI out.

[Weirded Wonder]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

Yes, we had the Star Trek episodes at $50 a disc I did not buy those but my friend did. Those were the days

I bought the entire collection from Columbia House, 1 episode per side... 1 disc per month at $34.95 a pop... it was expensive... So when I hear people complain about $60.00 for the Blu Ray box sets I just laugh.

[thebluemax]

Originally Posted by Riddler95

Laserdisc was the Best.

I had nothing but problems with Lasers, defective discs, short run time, and disc rotting. Got rid of my player and discs years ago, they were one huge headache. The quality was better than tape, but oh my did I hate them.

[hendersd]

LD was a blast while it lasted. I sold off many titles but kept all of the classic monster and sci-fi stuff. The CAV of Forbidden Planet had a beautiful package. The 007 boxes were amazing too. I cringe when I recollect what I payed for some of those, although I used to save quite a bit through a site called Ken Crane's, which later became DVD Planet. Getting those big boxes in the mail was a unique thrill for a movie lover.

[Crimson King]

I have a bin full of these "moldie oldies" I want to get rid of... at a fair price that is!

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by BillyJack

I have a bin full of these "moldie oldies" I want to get rid of... at a fair price that is!

E Bay

[trentv85050]

still have mine. anyone else? http://www.thedigitalbits.com/review...tommenace.html

[LordCrumb]

I've always wanted to get 'The Keep' on Widescreen Laserdisc. It's a pretty expensive title when it comes up for sale though..

[Crimson King]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

E Bay

No way, shpping the darn things would pain in the tukas!

[quetzalcoatl]

I still have 200-300 LDs too bad they are all in storage at the moment.

[Xenomorph]

Originally Posted by E55 KEV

Got one in the closet I wish I could sell. It is a Pioneer CLD-D503.

They're going for about $100 on ebay. Probably more with the titles you listed.
Although the 2 that are listed have no bids.

I sold my Pioneer LD with Star Wars, ESB, ROTJ, Executive Decision, The Fugitive and True Lies for about $250 before Blu-ray players came out. So...

[LaserD]

A few years ago I sold about half of my LD collection to a used book/movie store. I think I got $1-2 dollars for each of them. None of them were collectibles, but I don't know if the dealer would have known what had value and what didn't. Selling your LDs these days is not a lucrative business.

Fortunately, for the few collectors out there, the low buying price means low selling prices in the store for laserdiscs. I've got some amazing deals. A couple of summers ago I couldn't believe seeing a pristine LD of the rare The Keep (1983) staring me in the face for $1.99! People pay crazy prices for that one on eBay. The film is no classic, but it is a memorable B-movie, not available on subsequent formats.