Hi, looking to replace my old disc of AMADEUS, and I've found THREE apparently different versions:

2-disc Special Edition - $20.40 (DDD)


Amadeus "Classic" (Director's Cut) - $39.59 (DDD)


Amadeus Limited Edition Collector's Set - $53.98 (Amazon)


I would normally just go for the $20 SE, but this is my #1 favorite movie of all time, so I want to go for the best. Details are scarce, though, on what exactly is included in these different releases in terms of bonus features, what's on the extra discs, etc. Niether Amazon or DDD had any info on the features, and a search on this site did not reveal further info. Any information would be appreciated as I continue to research this.

I was able to find information on the 2-disc SE, but still would like to know the difference between it and the other two ("Classic" and "Collector's Set," at least one of which is a 3-disc set).

Thanks!

See if you can find copies of each on eBay. Better sellers usually list most, if not all, features.

According to DDD's site the following features are on the "Classic" version.

Region 1
Snap Case
2-Disc Set
Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital Surround - French
Additional Release Material:
Documentaries - 1.THE MAKING OF AMADEUS
Trailers - Original Theatrical Trailer
Isolated Music Score - Sir Neville
Marriner - Conductor
Interactive Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Text/Photo Galleries:
Production Notes
Biographies - Cast & Crew
Additional Products:
Booklet - 1. 16-Page Commemorative
Booklet
CD - 1. AMADEUS Soundtrack
Limited Edition Senitype

I think the 3 discs only represents the inclusion of a CD soundtrack with the 2 DVDs. The 2 DVDs will probably be the same content with all 3 versions. Actually the Collector's set at Amazon and the Classic at DDD are the same thing. They are just calling it by a different name on each of their sites.

But the soundtrack is a 2-CD set (at least mine from 1986 is).

Thanks for all the info. Near as I can tell with further digging is that the "Classic" one (as noted) includes a 1-disc CD soundtrack and a senitype (image from the film with corresponding 35mm frame), while the "Limited Edition Collector's Set" also includes a mail-in offer for a free one-sheet poster. Seems like quite a price difference if the only difference is the poster (and maybe fancier packaging).

And the more I research, the more it appears that the "Classic" version listed on DDD is most likely the exact same product as the "Limited Edition Collector's Set" listed on Amazon. Sorry for my confusion, and I appreciate all your help!

I know what you mean since I own the laserdisc box set which had 2 CDs. But the picture at Amazon only shows 3 discs. Looks like the DVD collector set has only has 1 CD.

Try dvdcompare at Rewind:

http://www.dvdcompare.net/comparisons/film.php?fid=42

On the soundtrack... It was originally released as a two-disc... Not sure what the heck that one disc is, probably a "best of"... But, at any rate, here's what I would do (since this is what I have)... Pick up the two disc SE and also the latest re-issue of the soundtrack CD (which is still a two-disc)... You'll have to look around for a deal on the CD (or see below), it's pricey (lists for $44 and change at Amazon)... This is the one...



Remastered, gold discs... The sound quality is much better than the original release of the soundtrack... You can pick this up through the Columbia House CD Club as an enrollment selection, if you're not against the idea of joining the CD club. Selection #813261. There's a thread in the deals forum (IIRC) that lists the best codes to use for the CH CD Club.

Of course, if you just want the DVD, go with the two disc SE...

The "soundtrack" ...... it's Mozart. It's not as if it's an original score composed for the movie. There are thousands of CDs of Mozart music, so there are alternatives.....

Thanks again for the continued info, advice and feedback. Marty888 makes a good point; in fact, I already own most of the material from the soundtrack on various Mozart CDs. I'll probably go with the 2-disc SE, since I don't really care about the senitype or booklet either.

below taken from www.dvdcompare.net hope this helps

R1 America - (Warner Bros Home Entertainment)
Extras:Alternate music-only track featuring Neville Marriner's acclaimed scoring of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart music
Production notes
Theatrical trailerSubtitles:English and French Picture format:2.35:1 Anamorphic NTSC Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1Case type:Snapper CaseNotes:This is a flipper disc.

R1 DC America - (Warner Bros Home Entertainment)
ExtrasISC ONE
Director's Cut which features 20 minutes of additional footage
Audio commentary by director Milos Forman and writer Peter Shaffer
Filmographies
Awards

DISC TWO
"The Making of Amadeus" documentary
Theatrical TrailerSubtitles:English, French and SpanishPicture format:2.35:1 Anamorphic NTSC Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 SurroundCase type:Special CaseNotes:Packaged in a 2-disc Digi-pack with slip-cover.

R1 DC America - (Limited Edition Collector's Set - Warner Bros.)
ExtrasISC ONE
Director's Cut which features 20 minutes of additional footage
Audio commentary by director Milos Forman and writer Peter Shaffer
Filmographies
Awards

DISC TWO
"The Making of Amadeus" documentary
Theatrical Trailer

DISC THREE
Soundtrack CD

"Making Of" Book
Collectable film-frame
Reproduction one-sheet poster
Subtitles:English, French and SpanishPicture format:2.35:1 Anamorphic NTSC Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 5.1
English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
French Dolby Digital 2.0 SurroundCase type:Special CaseNotes:Packaged in a deluxe box set.

hope this helps

Thorn

actually, there are three total discs that make up the soundtrack of the film. the first release was the two-disc set previously mentioned. a while after that was released, a single third disc with green front cover art background--instead of the berry-color of the first two-disc'er--was released. so, to have all the music used in the film, you should track down the two-disc set, and the third single disc release.

here's an amazon link to the 3rd disc:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...627779-1246244

edit: i just discovered that they got smart and boxed all three discs together:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=music