25th anniversary special editionOften discussed, but rarely understood, collectors are driven by an obsessiveness that mainstream society struggles to understand. Through conversations with dozens of devoted record collectors, Vinyl offers an unblinking and amusing look at this phenomenon, exploring the personal struggles that lead to collecting, the negative ways it impacts some, and the essential joy it brings to others, helping them achieve a sense of meaning, purpose, and comfort.The first feature-length documentary from one-of-a-kind filmmaker Alan Zweig, Vinyl introduced his trademark idiosyncrasies and confessional approach fully formed. Resisting traditional notions of likability, he reveals as much about himself as he does about his subjects, which include a mix of everyday vinyl devotees alongside cultural figures like Bruce LaBruce, Guy Maddin, Don McKellar, and Harvey Pekar. But even as Zweig reckons with the debilitating side of collecting, he reveals his own deep commitment to the subject with an honesty that will resonate with collectors and non-collectors alike.directed by: Alan Zweigstarring: Alan Zweig, Bruce LaBruce, Guy Maddin, Don McKellar, Harvey Pekar, Geoff Pevere2000 / 110 min / 1.33:1 / English DTS-HD MA 2.0Additional info:Region A Blu-rayTransferred from the best surviving tape masterNew extended mirror introduction by director Alan ZweigNew audio commentary featuring Zweig moderated by filmmaker/podcaster Jay CheelNew audio commentary featuring Zweig in conversation with editor Christopher Donaldson and producer Greg KlymkiwNew audio commentary featuring Zweig in conversation with critic/author Geoff Pevere and Vinyl superfan August DorneyNew audio commentary featuring Zweig in conversation with composer Scott Cramer (Drysdale)Vinyl: The Alternate Take (2011, 96 min.) Feature-length companion film comprised entirely of footage cut from VinylNew audio commentary on Vinyl: The Alternate Take featuring Zweig and CheelExtended interviews with Guy Maddin, Don McKellar, and Harvey PekarAdditional outtakesBooklet featuring an essay on Vinyl by filmmaker and executive producer Bruce McDonaldDouble-sided posterReversible cover artworkEnglish SDH subtitles