Vince Guaraldi - Charlie Brown Xmas Deluxe 4 CD + Bluray set (Atmos)

[4-earredwonder]

For completists, I am happy to report that the Warner restoration of A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS on Native UHD4K disc is AMAZING. For a 1965 Broadcast TV show, the colors are VIBRANT and the 5.1 restored soundtrack anchors all dialogue in the center channel and immerses the viewer in Vince Guaraldi's excellent music in ALL channels. And Warner has lavished the 25 minute show with a 1:85.1 aspect ratio which fills the entire screen.

Snoop Dog and Chas in 1:85.1 WIDESCREEN and Immersive 5.1 Sound!

 

[Bill B]

...And Warner has lavished the 25 minute show with a 1:85.1 aspect ratio which fills the entire screen.

Does that mean we lose some of the original picture?
If so, I have mixed emotions about that.

 

[4-earredwonder]

Does that mean we lose some of the original picture?
If so, I have mixed emotions about that.

IMO, so much MORE is gained not lost as 1965 Color TVs could never replicate those vibrant colors and there are NO chopped off heads....and the sound, ..pretty awesome considering the original broadcast was in mono only..there is even some ample bass response!

 

[PurpleMoustache]

I just double checked: the same Dolby Vision, 4K, 5.1 is on Apple TV+ if people wanna give it a look before going for the disc. I thought it was mono, but scrolling down reveals a bunch of 5.1 in various languages

Can confirm that from when I saw it last holiday, and when I watched Its The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown that the Dolby Vision colors are excellent

 

[4-earredwonder]

I just double checked: the same Dolby Vision, 4K, 5.1 is on Apple TV+ if people wanna give it a look before going for the disc. I thought it was mono, but scrolling down reveals a bunch of 5.1 in various languages

Can confirm that from when I saw it last holiday, and when I watched Its The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown that the Dolby Vision colors are excellent

And I can also confirm there were NO purple moustaches!

 

[fcormier]

FYI, the Peanuts HOLIDAY COLLECTION has been released in a Native UHD4K package with lossless 24 bit DTS~HD MA 5.1 codecs. It's a six disc set which includes the entire collection on BD~V, as well. Comes in a slipcase.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Peanuts-Holiday-Collection-4K-Blu-ray/183521/#Review
Edit: Just ordered a Used, VG set through Amazon for under $14 + s/h. Will Keep the UHD4K discs and gift the BD~Vs to a friend who is autistic and a huge Peanuts fan!

It's very tempting, but the packaging says English only. We speak French at home and I would like my kids to be able to see them.

 

[ar surround]

It's very tempting, but the packaging says English only. We speak French at home and I would like my kids to be able to see them.

Yes, I see that the package states that there are only English subtitles also. That's a lost opportunity.

 

[Simon A]

I don't usually fall for the whole coloured LP lark, I don't even really buy LPs anymore, but I decided to get the limited to 750 copies Ice Skating Rink clear one which is a Craft exclusive.

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I received my LP today and it's a thing of beauty. I'm glad to have it in my collection. The embossed cover is also really well made.

 

[~dave~~wave~]

I see all 80 stereo tracks will go live on Apple October 14.
Amazon showing the big box delayed until December.

Had forgotten the Atmos audio blu ray included, ironic in light of its absence in the Revolver box.

 

[SHB]

Received my copy today. I never owned this in any format so I have nothing to compare it to. But I think it sounds great. I am happy with the fidelity and the mix. It's nicely packaged. It reminds me of the ones that would hold several 78's back in the day. I am listening to it in Dolby Atmos folded down to 5.1

 

[Mesozoic Mike]

I received mine today. Hope to listen tomorrow. My favorite Holiday Album of all time.

 

[Graboid]

I got my copy from Amazon last evening, and listened to the Atmos mix last night. I didn't notice much in the way of discreet sound in the mix, but I must say, the Atmos mix was like warm butter. And I cranked the sound up loud. In a word, sublime.

 

[Sonik Wiz]

https://apnews.com/article/charlie-...e&utm_medium=TopNews&utm_campaign=position_08

 

[milt]

Thanks to Simon A's post re Importcds, I preordered & received yesterday.
Beautiful packaging. Reminiscent of 50's style "Book" packaging.
I was confused at first thinking these weren't digital media and somehow vinyl but reason returned after a sec or 2

 

[Simon A]

Thanks to Simon A's post re Importcds, I preordered & received yesterday.
Beautiful packaging. Reminiscent of 50's style "Book" packaging.
I was confused at first thinking these weren't digital media and somehow vinyl but reason returned after a sec or 2

Glad to be of service!

Enjoy the set and Happy Holidays to you and yours!

 

[4-earredwonder]

I'll just have to make do with Monster Music's DTS 5.1 SUPERDISC with 96/24 Stereo DVD~V ...... But for those who purchased the box set ENJOY!

 

[fcormier]

I ordered it a couple of weeks ago with some other stuff from importcds. It said "In stock". They shipped the other stuff but not Charlie Brown and it now says "Back order". Do you know if my chances of receiving it are good or bad?

 

[fcormier]

I ordered it a couple of weeks ago with some other stuff from importcds. It said "In stock". They shipped the other stuff but not Charlie Brown and it now says "Back order". Do you know if my chances of receiving it are good or bad?

Well, it's not coming. I just received the cancellation from ImportCDs. I'm really disappointed because it's available elsewhere, even directly from Kraft Records, but ordering anywhere else is going to be 20-25% more expensive (shipping is a factor as I'm in Canada).

 

[fcormier]

I've been rereading the comments in the poll of the DVD with the DTS 5.1 mix because it's much less expensive, but I'm starting to doubt if it's worth it over the stereo CD version. I was interested in the other CDs, so maybe the deluxe CD with 13 extra tracks could be the way to go.

Any thoughts?

P.S.: With things like this, sometimes I feel I get "surround fatigue" like @edisonbaggins mentioned in one of his videos, trying too much to get surround albums when plain stereo is enough or when an album is too expensive to get (because of initial pricing or because of rarity).

 

[~dave~~wave~]

I've been rereading the comments in the poll of the DVD with the DTS 5.1 mix because it's much less expensive, but I'm starting to doubt if it's worth it over the stereo CD version. I was interested in the other CDs, so maybe the deluxe CD with 13 extra tracks could be the way to go.

Any thoughts?

P.S.: With things like this, sometimes I feel I get "surround fatigue" like @edisonbaggins mentioned in one of his videos, trying too much to get surround albums when plain stereo is enough or when an album is too expensive to get (because of initial pricing or because of rarity).

Streaming?

Atmos version:

Stereo super deluxe: 80 songs, four hours: