My Betamax LIbrary Tour - Tape by Tape - Feb., 2009, part 1!!

[HomeoftheGoodGuys]

There's also a Beta copy of "Supergirl" that I've never seen. MF Mike reviewed it as part of "Motherfreakin' Monday".

[HomeoftheGoodGuys]

Ray, I've seen a number of Hammer horror films on Beta that James of the AVGN reviewed it back last year where he did the "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Sequel-A-Thon", but he has them on DVD.

[TheNeelser]

thanks for answer but i cant find it.what music style is this?

[videoholicreturns]

@TheNeelser It may have been made for iTunes. Send me a PM with your email address and I can email you the song.

[caleb0781]

Do you have any Hill St blues, from season 4 to the end?

[videoholicreturns]

@caleb0781 No, sorry....Hill Street is one of many series that I just never got into!

[TheNeelser]

what is the name of 1st song/band?p.s great collection

[videoholicreturns]

@TheNeelser Thanks! The song is called "Time to Party," I think I got it from iTunes.

[caleb0781]

Do you have any sporting events?

[videoholicreturns]

@caleb0781 Absolutely none....I've never had any interest in sports.

[mariomanlite]

Retro man! I wish I could watch some to see the quality!

[ilovemartinmilner]

Wow! All of ,"The Planet of the Apes" on Beta! Not to mention, "The Twilight Zone" and "The Outer Limits"! Awesome!

[3y3tiger]

Just curious, I do you have CNN's first broadcast on tape?

[videoholicreturns]

@3y3tiger No, I don't, only part of CNN2's first day (which became Headline News).

[lpvcrcd]

Began in 1976 Impressive My brother started a VHS collection in early 80 The old machines were expensive but built like tanks and the tuner sections were incomparable [they were monaural ] Hope you have a few spare Betamax machines-- They garner top dollar from Ebay --VHS are so common you can't give them away and most are well used anyway! But as I mentioned, all the machines from the first 5 years are incomparable for their performance-- even by later standards!

[HomeoftheGoodGuys]

Great collection, way too many Betamax tapes. I used to collect VHS tapes when it was recorded off of TV, but I got of them back in 2006, except the pre-recorded VHS tapes are all Disney that I'm keeping as well. BTW, I have a lot of James Bond movies on DVD with the exception of "Casino Royale" and "Quantum of Solace" which I don't have. It has Daniel Craig as James Bond which are both don't have in your collection on your Betamax tapes.

[HomeoftheGoodGuys]

And I forgot to say, YouTuber "NickWilliam89" also has the James Bond movies in his collection which was recorded off of Spike back in 2006, and so does "nesfan111" which he has the whole 007 series on DVD as boxed sets which was in the wrong order. The original "King Kong" from 1933 is still a classic and it was a WOR-TV favorite. James Rolfe of the AVGN reviewed that film in "Cinemassacre's Monster Madness 3" episode.

[HomeoftheGoodGuys]

Wow! The original "Parent Trap" on Betamax. Me and "AubreyMan62187 also has the 1997 VHS of the film, and so does "NickWilliam89" where he has the 2001 VHS as part of the short-lived "Vault Disney" collection. I have "Superman", Superman 2", "Superman 3" and "Superman 4" on DVD as part of the "4 Film Favorites" series. The only film that you don't have on Beta is "Superman Returns".

[HomeoftheGoodGuys]

I have the 1991 of "Fantasia" in my collection. And so does "NickWilliam89" and "AubreyMan62187". "MartinStone21" also have the DVD with "Fantasia 2000". I hope I can get the "Diamond Edition" on Blu-Ray of the two films coming out in December. It was originally going to be release in the Spring, but they pushed back to a December release. I hope I can get "Fantasia" and "Fantasia 2000" when it comes out on Blu-Ray this Christmas.

[HomeoftheGoodGuys]

In addition to movies, you've got the entire "Twilight Zone" TV series in Beta. AVGN's James Rolfe also did a Top 10 favorite episodes from the TV series. And you also got the various TV series on Beta, thanks to DVD.

[videoholicreturns]

No, I only have a few dozen Twilight Zones on Beta...but I DO have the entire Series on DVD that I got in in a video trade some years ago.

[videoholicreturns]

Actually, I DO have "Superman Returns" on Beta - it's just not labeled yet.

[ForgetfulCollector]

I am amazed at the sheer size of your collection! Nice way to keep them organized in their sleeves so you can pull out one without pulling out the entire stack!

[svr73]

Oh man put up Winky Dink on You Tube, thats an Australian TV character I grew up with

[videoholicreturns]

OK, look for it on my new channel, "MyTVcollection." I'll start posting videos to it within a week or so.

[videoholicreturns]

Winky Dink was uploaded on New Years Day, to my new channel!!

[retroman51]

D00d, I envy you.  I only have 80s and 90s VHS tapes.

[udanax19]

you may have covered this in another clip, but who do you use as a supplier for beta tapes? can you still get them, and how much are they per tape?

and have you ever had issues with the dymo peeling off of the tapes while they are in the heat of the machine?

[WeirdEars]

I think the only places you can get Beta tapes are places like eBay, but they are on there. I got a box of tapes for about £20 on eBay.

[videoholicreturns]

I buy blank Beta tapes from eBay...have for years now. But, some companies still sell them. And, never had a problem with the Dymo labels peeling off!!

[KKD1247]

Great collection - great music!

[videoholicreturns]

Thank you, sir!!!!

[Interests2009]

Very Impressive. Thanks for sharing.

 I wonder what tape 42 (with Japanese writing) is? Keep up the good work.

[videoholicreturns]

I think that is a TV-set-up tape, with color bars, etc., that I got from Japan. And I think it's in the ED-Beta format!!

[TheSwillMan]

Boy, watching those tapes go by makes me a little envious of all the fantastic, rare stuff you have... :)