Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (TV) (Blu-ray) (1970)

Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2010 Release] Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in: - The 2010, 4-disc "The Original Christmas Classics" box set, with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman (1964)", "Frosty Returns (1992)" (in standard definition), and a soundtrack CD with the following songs: 1 - Burl Ives: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 2 - Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 3 - Jackson 5: Santa Claus is Coming to Town 4 - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Jingle Bells 5 - Jimmy Durante: Frosty the Snowman 6 - Burl Ives: A Holly Jolly Christmas 7 - Bobby Helms: Jingle Bell Rock - the 2012, 2-disc "The Original Christmas Classics" box set, with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (1964)", "Frosty Returns (1992) (in standard definition), and "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)" (Rudolph & both Frosty specials in Disc 1). - Classic Golden Blu-ray/DVD Combo pack. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2022 Release] 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K) DISC TWO (Blu-ray) * The Special Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Subtitles: English HoH and French Aspect Ratio: 1.35:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Spanish DTS 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Initial release includes a slipcover and Movies Anywhere digital copy. Also available in the 2022 "The Classic Christmas Specials Collection" with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2018 Release] Deluxe Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) Extras: "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Subtitles: English HoH and French Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Spanish DTS 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in The Original Christmas Specials Collection Deluxe Edition with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman", "The Little Drummer Boy", and "Cricket on The Hearth". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2023 Release] The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection Extras: DISC ONE * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Cricket on The Hearth * The Little Drummer Boy "Restoring the Puppets of Rudolph" 2018 featurette (3:40) "Reimagining Rudolph in 4D" 2018 featurette (10:54) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Attraction Film (10:51) "T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games" 2018 featurette (13:45) DISC TWO * Frosty the Snowman * The Special Audio Commentary on "Frosty the Snowman" with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Frosty the Snowman Original Pencil Test (1:04) DISC THREE * 'Twas the Night Before Christmas * The Year Without a Santa Claus * The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow * Frosty's Winter Wonderland * Rudolph's Shiny New Year "Frosty and the Story of the Snowman" 2011 featurette (9:24) "Stop Motion 101" 2007 featurette (9:36) "We Are Santa's Elves" 2007 featurette (16:33) DISC FOUR * The Little Drummer Boy: Book II * Nestor, The Long-Earned Christmas Donkey * The Stingiest Man in Town * Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July DISC FIVE * Jack Frost * Pinocchio's Christmas * The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold * The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Subtitles: English HoH and French Aspect Ratio: 1.35:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Spanish DTS 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a 2022 4K transfer. Comes with a slipbox and a booklet featuring an essay by Jerry Beck. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2015 Release] The Original Christmas Classics Extras: DISC ONE The Specials: * The Special (50:47) * "Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol" (52:28) * "The Little Drummer Boy" (25:14) * "Cricket on the Hearth" (480i, 49:20) "Be an Artist and Create" 2015 featurette (25:36) "Kringle Jingle" song (0:56) "Santa Special Delivery" 2015 featurette (17:23) DISC TWO The Specials: * "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" (51:44) * "Frosty the Snowman" (25:23) * "Frosty Returns" (23:08) Rudolph Pop Up Book (2:48) "Holly Jolly" sing along (1:22) "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" sing along (0:53) "Learn to Draw" 2014 featurette (29:25) "Rudolph Unwrapped" 2014 featurette (16:42) "Be an Artist and Create" 2015 featurette (25:53) "Magical Melody" sing along (1:53) "Frosty Snowflake Surprises" 2015 featurette (19:30) Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Case type: Keep Case Notes: The specials and extras are in 1080p except where noted. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2018 Release] The Original Christmas Specials Collection Extras: DISC ONE * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer DISC TWO * Frosty the Snowman DISC THREE * The Special Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) DISC FOUR * The Little Drummer Boy * Cricket on The Hearth Subtitles: English HoH and French Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Spanish DTS 2.0 Surround Case type: Special Case Notes: Packaged in a 4-disc amaray (keep) case with a slipbox. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Classic Media [2010 Release] Subtitles: None Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English Dolby TrueHD 5.1 English Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo French Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in the 2010 4-disc "The Original Christmas Classics" box set, with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)", "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970)" and a soundtrack CD with the following songs: 1 - Burl Ives: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 2 - Brenda Lee: Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree 3 - Jackson 5: Santa Claus is Coming to Town 4 - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Jingle Bells 5 - Jimmy Durante: Frosty the Snowman 6 - Burl Ives: A Holly Jolly Christmas 7 - Bobby Helms: Jingle Bell Rock Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2022 Release] 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K) DISC TWO (Blu-ray) * The Special Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Subtitles: English HoH and French Aspect Ratio: 1.35:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Spanish DTS 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a remastered 4K transfer. Initial release includes a slipcover and Movies Anywhere digital copy. Also available in the 2022 "The Classic Christmas Specials Collection" with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Frosty the Snowman". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2018 Release] Deluxe Edition Commentaries: Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) Extras: "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Subtitles: English HoH and French Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Spanish DTS 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also available in The Original Christmas Specials Collection Deluxe Edition with "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer", "Frosty the Snowman", "The Little Drummer Boy", and "Cricket on The Hearth". Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2023 Release] The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection Extras: DISC ONE * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Cricket on The Hearth * The Little Drummer Boy "Restoring the Puppets of Rudolph" 2018 featurette (3:40) "Reimagining Rudolph in 4D" 2018 featurette (10:54) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Attraction Film (10:51) "T.E.A.M. Rudolph and the Reindeer Games" 2018 featurette (13:45) DISC TWO * Frosty the Snowman * The Special Audio Commentary on "Frosty the Snowman" with animation historian Mark Evanier (2018) Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) Frosty the Snowman Original Pencil Test (1:04) DISC THREE * 'Twas the Night Before Christmas * The Year Without a Santa Claus * The First Christmas: The Story of the First Christmas Snow * Frosty's Winter Wonderland * Rudolph's Shiny New Year "Frosty and the Story of the Snowman" 2011 featurette (9:24) "Stop Motion 101" 2007 featurette (9:36) "We Are Santa's Elves" 2007 featurette (16:33) DISC FOUR * The Little Drummer Boy: Book II * Nestor, The Long-Earned Christmas Donkey * The Stingiest Man in Town * Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July DISC FIVE * Jack Frost * Pinocchio's Christmas * The Leprechaun's Christmas Gold * The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Subtitles: English HoH and French Aspect Ratio: 1.35:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Spanish DTS 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Features a 2022 4K transfer. Comes with a slipbox and a booklet featuring an essay by Jerry Beck. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2018 Release] The Original Christmas Specials Collection Extras: DISC ONE * Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer DISC TWO * Frosty the Snowman DISC THREE * The Special Audio Commentary with animation historian Greg Ehrbar (2018) "The Animagic World of Rankin/Bass" 2018 documentary (47:00) DISC FOUR * The Little Drummer Boy * Cricket on The Hearth Subtitles: English HoH and French Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Spanish DTS 2.0 Surround Case type: Keep Case Notes: Packaged in a 4-disc amaray (keep) case with a slipbox. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Blu-ray A

Between the "Original Christmas Classics" set from Classic Media and the Universal releases for each containing differing extras.

General Notes:

When the Original Christmas Classics Anniversary Edition set was released, disc 1 suffers a defect in which Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town has occasional quick fade outs that happen at the following time marks:
- 8:30-8:32
- 32:40-32:42
- 42:02-42:04

20th Century Fox is currently offering replacement discs for this set. Info can be found here.
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Classic Media - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo.
- Blu-ray A Deluxe Edition America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (51:05).
- Blu-ray A The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (51:05).
- Blu-ray A The Original Christmas Classics America- Classic Media - No cuts (50:47).
- Blu-ray A The Original Christmas Specials Collection America- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (51:05).
- Blu-ray A Canada- Classic Media - No cuts.
- Blu-ray A 4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo.
- Blu-ray A Deluxe Edition Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (51:05).
- Blu-ray A The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (51:05).
- Blu-ray A The Original Christmas Specials Collection Canada- Universal Pictures - No cuts. Special opens with the Universal logo (51:05).
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Comparison added by Jari_Kovalainen on 26/12/13
Comparison last updated by Anthony_DiPaola on 07/12/23

UPDATE LOG:

30/11/15: Addition of the Original Christmas Classics.
08/02/16: Added info on replacement program for Christmas Classics Anniversary Edition set.
20/10/18: Addition of the Universal release.
07/12/23: Addition of the Canadian, 4K/Blu-ray combo, and The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection releases.
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Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (TV) (Blu-ray) (1970)

Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2010 Release]

Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2022 Release]
4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack

Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2018 Release]
Deluxe Edition

Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2023 Release]
The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection

Blu-ray A America - Classic Media [2015 Release]
The Original Christmas Classics

Blu-ray A America - Universal Pictures [2018 Release]
The Original Christmas Specials Collection

Blu-ray A Canada - Classic Media [2010 Release]

Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2022 Release]
4K + Blu-ray Combo Pack

Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2018 Release]
Deluxe Edition

Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2023 Release]
The Complete Rankin/Bass Christmas Collection

Blu-ray A Canada - Universal Pictures [2018 Release]
The Original Christmas Specials Collection

OVERALL: Blu-ray A

CUTS:

UPDATE LOG: