Columbia Tristar Family Collection / Vhs / Ghostbusters I & Ii / Sealed

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Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II get-go saw releases in 1985 and 1989, respectively. The first film saw three dissimilar releases in this master version, and two variations as well. Ghostbusters II was field of study to two releases with ane variation as well. The VHS'due south from 1985 through 1990 were produced by RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video and feature the cherry-red edge on the front end and dorsum, which RCA was known for at that time. In 1990 Sony merged with Columbia and started Columbia TriStar Dwelling house Video. Both films boxes were updated to reverberate this by removing the RCA credit and putting the Columbia TriStar logo on the back. A "black" cover for the offset flick was made in 1994 and in 1996 Clam-shell versions of both films were released. 1999 saw the retirement of the starting time masters, being replaced by the 1999 remasters.

1 Listing of Releases for Ghostbusters
- one.1 1985 release By RCA
- 1.2 1987 variant By RCA
- 1.3 1991 variant By TriStar
- 1.4 1994 release "Black Version" By TriStar
- ane.5 1996 release "Clam-trounce" By TriStar
2 List of Releases for Ghostbusters II
- 2.1 1989 release By RCA
- 2.2 1991 variant By TriStar
- 2.iii 1996 release "Mollusk-shell" By TriStar
3 List of Boxset Releases for Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II
- three.1 1990 release "Collector's Edition" By RCA
- 3.two 1991 variant By TriStar
- 3.iii 1994 variant Past TriStar
- iii.4 1996 release "Gift Set" By TriStar
four Trivia
5 External Links
6 Gallery
- vi.one Product Images for Ghostbusters
- 6.2 Product Images for Ghostbusters II
- 6.3 Product Images for Boxset Releases of Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II
- half-dozen.iv Comics

List of Releases for Ghostbusters

1985 release Past RCA

Formats
- VHS
- Betamax
- Laserdisc CAV
- Laserdisc "Special Collector's Edition" CLV
- CED Videodisc

The kickoff release of Ghostbusters saw formats of VHS, Betamax, Laserdisc (both normal CAV and "Special Collector's Edition" CLV), and CED Videodisc of the flick. The VHS format is the merely version noted for having on the back the "TDK" exclusive logo. The VHS also is the simply version to have a side to open up to remove the VHS tape; the rest had a slip lesser. The CED Videodisc have been found in two caddy colors, white (for mono sound) and blue (for stereo sound).

1987 variant Past RCA

This version VHS sees the side opening being replaced by the more common slip bottom. The tape label has been inverse every bit notes the 1987 design and also gives the incorrect rating of PG-13 (the box say PG). A few tapes have the Columbia TriStar Home Video manufacturing plant seal sticker on the lesser. They are probable leftover copies during the switch to the TriStar variant.

1991 variant Past TriStar

Equally a result of Columbia Picture's merger with Sony, all VHS packaging was altered to not ascribe "RCA/Columbia Pictures Abode Video" but to instead accredit "Columbia TriStar Home Video". The front removed the "RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video" logo at the top leaving a little black spot. The dorsum replaces the aforementioned RCA logo with the TriStar and updates the location of the company. The tape characterization removes the RCA red edge and any information about RCA replacing it with TriStar. The Rating on the tape still says PG-13 fifty-fifty though it was moved from the left to the right.

1994 release "Black Version" By TriStar

The first redesign of the VHS packaging, the front now sports a manifestly black look with nigh of the movie credits on the front removed. Instead, well-nigh credits are moved to the back. The back is also redesigned so that synopsis at present is to the left while all three pictures are on the right.

1996 release "Mollusk-shell" By TriStar

This VHS version tries to mimic the "Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection/Walt Disney Drawing Classics Limited Gilt Editions" look with a gilt trim clam-shell plastic container going under the series name "Columbia Tristar Family Collection". The forepart shares the same simple blueprint with the previous "blackness" version. The back has synopsis bundled with one tiptop image, image to the right, and another image to the left. Yet using the same images as the 1985 debut VHS. The bottom notes the 1996 pattern. The tape doesn't change in anyway, and still uses the 1991 TriStar-designed label with a 1987 credit.

List of Releases for Ghostbusters II

1989 release By RCA

Formats
- VHS
- Betamax
- Laserdisc CLV

The get-go release of Ghostbusters II saw formats of VHS, Betamax, and Laserdisc of the film. The VHS is the but version of Ghostbusters Two to be made with the RCA logo and information on information technology. Betamax looks to have barely been released, as it was a dead format by the time Ghostbusters Two came out. A few tapes have the Columbia TriStar Abode Video factory seal sticker on the bottom. They are likely leftover copies during the switch to the TriStar variant. The Betamax format tapes are rare and usually are found in Ghostbusters Ii VHS boxes with a xanthous "Beta" sticker put on them.

1991 variant By TriStar

Every bit a upshot of Columbia Picture's merger with Sony, all VHS packaging was altered to non accredit "RCA/Columbia Pictures Dwelling house Video" but to instead accredit "Columbia TriStar Home Video". The front end removed the "RCA/Columbia Pictures Dwelling Video" logo at the top leaving a little black spot. The back replaces the same RCA logo with the TriStar and updates the location of the company. The record label removes the RCA ruby edge and any information nigh RCA replacing it with TriStar.

1996 release "Clam-beat out" By TriStar

This VHS version tries to mimic the "Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection/Walt Disney Cartoon Classics Limited Golden Editions" look with a golden trim clam-shell plastic container going nether the serial name "Columbia Tristar Family unit Collection". The front is fabricated slightly uncomplicated, removing virtually film credits and moving the Ghostbusters 2 text logo above the Ghostbusters in front of the Ghostbusters II logo. The back has synopsis to the right of the three photos. It likewise incorrectly gives the wrong rating of a PG-13 at the bottom left of the back. The tape has a different label on summit that also notes it was designed in 1996.

List of Boxset Releases for Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters Ii

1990 release "Collector's Edition" By RCA

This VHS boxset features a plain black design outer box which notes it is a "Collector'south Edition". This version has a double sized inside box that holds both films. Note that the RCA logo is at the tops of both sides. Ghostbusters is from the 1987 RCA blueprint and Ghostbusters Two is from the 1989 RCA design.

1991 variant Past TriStar

This VHS boxset features a obviously blackness pattern outer box. Like the first version, this boxset has a double sized inside box that holds both films. Note that the RCA logo is removed on both sides tops. Ghostbusters is from the 1991 TriStar design and Ghostbusters Two is from the 1991 TriStar design.

1994 variant By TriStar

This VHS boxset features a plain black design outer box. Unlike the previous ii versions, this boxset has two separate VHS boxes inside. Ghostbusters is from the 1994 "Black Version" TriStar design and Ghostbusters 2 is from the 1991 TriStar design.

1996 release "Gift Set up" By TriStar

This VHS boxset's outer box features a flipped prototype of the 3 Ghostbusters as seen in the Ghostbusters picture poster. The flip side has the four guys in front of the Ghostbusters Two logo. Like the 1994 version, this boxset has two separate VHS boxes inside. Ghostbusters is from the 1994 "Black Version" TriStar pattern and Ghostbusters Two is from the 1991 TriStar design. The bottom notes the design was from 1996 and bar code has the name of the boxset "Ghost Busters Gift Set".

Trivia

On page 11 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, in console 1, on the cork lath is the 1985 "Now Making Housecalls!" ad for the VHS release of the first Ghostbusters picture reusing the poster of Peter, Ray, and Egon looking upward, Slimer added to the top correct corner, and the VHS cover on the left of the guys.

External Links

Spook Central Facebook: Ghostbusters Ii Promotional VHS Clip (occasional on-screen messages during the movie)
Spook Central Facebook: Ghostbusters II VHS Opening Clip