"Yellow Submarine" (1968) May 29th from Capitol (1 Viewer)

Why is there a "U" triangle logo on the Amazon pre-order picture? Amazon also has two blu rays listed for pre-order. I want to make sure that I order the correct one.

 

[Brian Kidd]

The Amazon image is the British cover. I would bet you the more-expensive listing without a cover shot includes the Songtrack CD.

 

[Nelson Au]

I was hoping they might include the DVD as part of the Blu Ray edition.

 

[darkrock17]

I was hoping they might include the DVD as part of the Blu Ray edition.

Maybe next year it will be included on the "45th Anniversary"

 

[Colin Jacobson]

Originally Posted by darkrock17 /t/319424/yellow-submarine-1968-may-29th-from-capitol/60#post_3934936
Maybe next year it will be included on the "45th Anniversary"

I kinda doubt they're gonna reissue the title again just a year from now!

 

[darkrock17]

I kinda doubt they're gonna reissue the title again just a year from now!

Why not, its a common practice now a days; just another way to bleed us dry of our money.

 

[lukejosephchung]

Originally Posted by darkrock17 /t/319424/yellow-submarine-1968-may-29th-from-capitol/60#post_3934976
Why not, its a common practice now a days; just another way to bleed us dry of our money.

Because the Beatles LLC have been notoriously stingy about the frequency of their reissues, both audio and video...it took 22 years before their music catalog was remastered for contemporary CD standards between 1987 and 2009!!!

 

[Nelson Au]

Apple don't typically do that. Haven't seen a re-issue of Anthology or the 2009 remasters.

 

[Ejanss]

Apple don't typically do that. Haven't seen a re-issue of Anthology or the 2009 remasters.

Or the Apple-restored "Help!" DVD of a few years ago.

 

[haineshisway]

This is stunning - like falling into a vat of Technicolor candy. Sharp as a tack, great detail. As always, the doom and gloom brigade came out to decry the screen caps they were seeing at DVD Beaver, which, of course, do not resemble one whit of what is on the disc. The doom and gloom brigade liked the "detail" better in his DVD caps, which are - wait for it - artificially sharpened and filled with noise. Any fan of the Beatles and/or animation needs this - a brilliant job, a brilliant transfer, and one of the best looking animation transfers from that era ever.

 

[Colin Jacobson]

/t/319424/yellow-submarine-1968-may-29th-from-capitol/60#post_3934989
Or the Apple-restored "Help!" DVD of a few years ago.

Exactly. And even if Apple DID put out a BD/DVD combo next year, why would this be some irresistible release that'd force anyone to buy it?

 

This looks stunning! I was surprised that they removed the "Released by United Artists" credit at the end, but I guess I understand it to a degree.

 

[SilverWook]

Any sign of the alternate footage replaced with "Hey Bulldog"? Or mention of it in the commentary?

 

[Craig S]

Originally Posted by haineshisway /t/319424/yellow-submarine-1968-may-29th-from-capitol/60#post_3934998
This is stunning - like falling into a vat of Technicolor candy. Sharp as a tack, great detail. As always, the doom and gloom brigade came out to decry the screen caps they were seeing at DVD Beaver, which, of course, do not resemble one whit of what is on the disc. The doom and gloom brigade liked the "detail" better in his DVD caps, which are - wait for it - artificially sharpened and filled with noise. Any fan of the Beatles and/or animation needs this - a brilliant job, a brilliant transfer, and one of the best looking animation transfers from that era ever.

What Bruce said. It's gorgeous. And the sound is awesome as well. Makes one wish for the Beatles' entire catalog to be released in high-resolution Blu-ray audio.



Even the packaging is nice - a very thick, high-quality glossy cardboard slipcase, with some insert items like - gasp!- a booklet, a sheet of stickers, and animation cels of the Fab Four.



Kudos to Apple Corps & Capitol for this release!

 

[Peter Apruzzese]

This is stunning - like falling into a vat of Technicolor candy. Sharp as a tack, great detail. As always, the doom and gloom brigade came out to decry the screen caps they were seeing at DVD Beaver, which, of course, do not resemble one whit of what is on the disc. The doom and gloom brigade liked the "detail" better in his DVD caps, which are - wait for it - artificially sharpened and filled with noise. Any fan of the Beatles and/or animation needs this - a brilliant job, a brilliant transfer, and one of the best looking animation transfers from that era ever.

Damn you...I was going to hold off on buying it but that rave has convinced me otherwise.

 

[ahollis]

Originally Posted by haineshisway /t/319424/yellow-submarine-1968-may-29th-from-capitol/60#post_3934998
This is stunning - like falling into a vat of Technicolor candy. Sharp as a tack, great detail. As always, the doom and gloom brigade came out to decry the screen caps they were seeing at DVD Beaver, which, of course, do not resemble one whit of what is on the disc. The doom and gloom brigade liked the "detail" better in his DVD caps, which are - wait for it - artificially sharpened and filled with noise. Any fan of the Beatles and/or animation needs this - a brilliant job, a brilliant transfer, and one of the best looking animation transfers from that era ever.

Now I have to replace the now crappy DVD.

 

[Steve Tannehill]

Mine showed up from Amazon via USPS today. It's a very nice package.

 

[Charles Smith]

Definitely. I'm in for this.

 

[SilverWook]

I had the old DVD for a while. The darn thing choked on the layer change on every player I had at the time. Eventually gave it to someone who did all their DVD watching on the PC, as it worked fine for them. They really should have had a recall on that pressing.

 

[Derek Miner]

Now I have to replace the now crappy DVD. 

Definitely.  I'm in for this.

Don't get rid of your 1999 DVD if the music-only track is important to you! It does not carry over to the new release.
But as others have said, the image is spectacular and like experiencing a whole new film.
It appears an issue with the mono audio track was corrected (a section was replaced with stereo audio on the DVD) and the behind the scenes "Mod Odyssey" was cleaned up as well.
The disc says it includes the original theatrical trailer, however it is a re-edit using the restored source and a re-recorded voice over.