Mirage VHS?

[worldturning75]

I have the Mirage laserdisc version which has excellent sound and video quality (much better than the Brazilian dvd version). The problem is that the laserdisc version does not include Blue Letter, Rhiannon, Tusk and Songbird. Also, GYOW is the encore coming after SOTM whereas in the vhs version, it's the other way around.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by Mr. Wonderful

Because the 1981 HBO special has never been re-released, and the original Mirage VHS is the *full* concert, with comments/thank-yous from band members between songs.

No kidding? I had no idea.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by David

The original Mirage VHS was not the full concert -- eight songs from the set were never broadcast on cable TV or released in any version of the official tape (Second Hand News, Don't Stop, Dreams, Oh Well, Hold Me, Sara, Never Going, Landslide).

Is that what you meant? or did you just mean the "full" original broadcast?

Which again brings me to the question. Why would someone pay so much for these?

[PenguinHead]

WOW. I feel so fortunate. I had the wits to buy the (stereo/silvercased) video of Mirage when it was first released. I had no idea that it would become the rarity that it is now. I should have bought more..they would have helped pay off my morgage.

[worldturning75]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

all i know is the SOTM floating around is of horrible quality...does anyone have a better one?

Here it is:

http://www.throwndown-videos.net/bittorrents/

[David]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Which again brings me to the question. Why would someone pay so much for these?

That's a good question, Chris. I guess some just want it on DVD, no matter what cost or sacrifice.

I'd like it on DVD, too, but it would have to be burned with excellent equipment from the hi-fi VHS. I'd pay about $7 or $8 for it.

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by worldturning75

Here it is:

thank you very much!

[Boots]

Be careful in buying DVD's from Brazil. They are usually PAL format (not sure what region it's numbered by), and they might not work on your standard NTSC DVD players.

I'm sure most of you know...but just a reminder to all the Ledgies out there.

[HomerMcvie]

I've got the Brazilian Mirage DVD. It plays fine in US DVD players. The quality of the program is questionable though. The colors are a little off, and the sound isn't great.
BUT, until they really remaster it for us, it's the only thing available.
I can't believe Mick's not trying to get some more money out of our pockets!

[AliceLover]

Originally Posted by PenguinHead

WOW. I feel so fortunate. I had the wits to buy the (stereo/silvercased) video of Mirage when it was first released. I had no idea that it would become the rarity that it is now. I should have bought more..they would have helped pay off my morgage.

I have this too...my dad bought it for my mom about 25 years ago. The case is almost destroyed!

[worldturning75]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

thank you very much!

You're welcome!

Hope it's a better quality version for you.

[Angel69]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

I've got the Brazilian Mirage DVD. It plays fine in US DVD players. The quality of the program is questionable though. The colors are a little off, and the sound isn't great.
BUT, until they really remaster it for us, it's the only thing available.
I can't believe Mick's not trying to get some more money out of our pockets!

LOL....It is kinda shocking that he/they haven't remastered all the official releases.

[Mageboy25]

Im confused, or maybe its the wine. Are you guys saying the full uncut Mirage LA Forum concert is out there on DVD/VHS???

If it is, PLEASE someone YouTube the ****! I wonder if Hold Me sounds worse than Gypsy lol!

Why Mick hasnt put these out on DVD again I dont know?