Dance Craze (DVD + Blu-ray)

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First pressing only*** illustrated booklet with a new essay by Johnny Mains, the original 1981 press release and original 1981 band biographies, credits and notes on the special features Outtakes (1980, 17 mins): a collection of outtakes and alternative versions featuring footage that was ultimately left out of the final cut of Dance Craze, but has been recovered from various sources

The DANCE CRAZE film, shot throughout 1980 and released in cinemas in 1981, brilliantly captures the cultural phenomenon that was the 2Tone movement and represents an important social document of the times. Directed by Joe Massot (The Song Remains the Same) and filmed by Bafta award-winning cinematographer Joe Dunton, it showcases the very best of the British Ska phenomenon, with exclusive live performances from The Specials, Madness, The Selecter, The Beat, Bad Manners and The Bodysnatchers. The classic 2Tone live show film newly remastered in 4K, more than 40 years on from its theatrical release.However, there is much to shout about when it comes to the West Midlands’ second largest city, something which came to the fore when it was named the UK City of Culture 2021. While the actual legacy of the event has recently come to a rather unfortunate end, the actual year-long festival gave Coventry a platform from which it could shout about all its cultural contributions. One of these was its giving birth to a short-lived but hugely influential – not to mention highly-regarded – musical genre, known as ‘Two Tone’.

Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Fully illustrated booklet featuring new writing on the film by author Johnny Mains, the film’s original press release and band biographies and rare promotional materials Original stereo and surround sound mixes by Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley remastered for this release, plus a new Dolby Atmos surround sound mix approved by Jerry Dammers Newly restored by the BFI from original film materials and made available on Blu-ray and DVD for the very first time ever. The release will feature a brand new Dolby Atmos sound mix supervised by Jerry Dammers and Dermot James (Chrysalis Records).Newly remastered in 4K from original film materials, Dance Craze is presented here by the BFI and Chrysalis Records on Blu-ray and DVD for the first time, more than 40 years on from its theatrical release. Highlights include The Specials’ Concrete Jungle, a slice of terrace chant ska with social realist lyrics about streets that are no longer safe and only walking at night where there’s lots of lights.