In our latest printed edition of Cinema
Retro, I featured the original soundtrack Vinyl release of John Carpenter’s
classic Escape from New York in Blue Vinyl. Speaking to my Vinyl contact at
Silva Screen this morning I have since learnt that the Blue edition is
virtually close to sold out. It seems that this iconic score is still very much
in demand. However, it’s not all bad news, as Silva Screen has also released a
superb transparent RED version (Catalogue Number: SILLP1493R) of the vinyl.
Silva Screen’s press release states: “Originally
released on the 31st of July 2015, the vinyl edition of John Carpenter’s
classic 1981 thriller mirrored the expanded CD release from 2000, with over 20
minutes of previously unreleased music plus music from scenes deleted from the
final print and original dialogue highlights.The masters for that CD were re-mixed from the original multi-track
session tapes by long-time Carpenter associate Alan Howarth. This is the first
time the expanded edition has appeared on vinyl in its complete form, including
original dialogue highlights.”
If the demand for the Blue edition is
anything to go by, I’m sure this red version will not be around for too long
either, so I wouldn’t think to long about it…
Paramount has released a 20-movie DVD collection dedicated to the films of Jerry Lewis. Titles include the Martin and Lewis classics and many of Jerry's solo films. Best of all, the set is packed with hours of bonus materials, including commentary tracks with Lewis on some of the key titles. Here is the official description:
"20 hilarious Jerry Lewis classics for the first time ever in
one DVD collection, including The Nutty Professor, Cinderella, The Bellboy,
Scared Stiff, The Disorderly Orderly, The Family Jewels, Artists and Models,
The Ladies Man, Sailor Beware, Pardners, The Errand Boy, The Patsy, Living it
Up, The Stooge, The Caddy, The Delicate Delinquent, You're Never Too Young,
Hollywood or Bust, Jumping Jacks, and That's My Boy.
·The largest collection of Jerry Lewis films ever
assembled by Paramount.
·Contains hours of assorted special features on
select titles, including deleted scenes, trailers, and commentary tracks."