For the first time in over 40 years, the original 1977 theatrical version of
: Rare original copies containing behind-the-scenes articles and exclusive photos are currently valued around $170. Special Edition Comic (1977)
If you want, I can:
Modern versions clean up visual effects, but they lose the soul. In 1977:
| Method | Availability | Quality | Legality | |--------|--------------|---------|----------| | 2006 DVD (Limited Edition) | Second-hand markets | Standard def, non-anamorphic, letterboxed | Legal (official) | | 1993 Laserdisc | Rare/collector | 480i analog | Legal | | 35mm film prints | Extremely rare | 4K+ equivalent | Legal if owned physically | | Fan restorations (4K77, etc.) | Online via fan communities | 4K scanned from 35mm | Gray area (no profit, but copyright infringement technically) | | Disney+ / Blu-ray | Widely available | 4K HDR | Legal, but not the 1977 version |
held rare screenings of an original 35mm Technicolor print, which was a precursor to this broader official re-release plan. Why It Was Unavailable for Decades
Han vs. Greedo: In the original, Han Solo fires the only shot during his confrontation with Greedo.