Long Awaited: Seinfeld Finally Releases DVD Collection

Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer and friends rock the new video series

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA  NOVEMBER 12, 2004

It's here.  The Jerry Seinfeld - Larry David produced 'Seinfeld' series is finally available on DVD.  But there are actually two versions of the DVD set available, both on November 23, 2004.  Here's a little bit a information on each of the new DVDs to be released, along with projected pricing information from Amazon.com:

Seinfeld Gift Pack Seasons 1-3 (Order @ Amazon.com)

OK, so some marketing major looked at the Seinfeld DVD boxed set and made a recommendation.  This is the Seinfeld 'gift' pack where you get a set of playing cards, salt and the 'Monks diner' pepper shakers and an original copy of an early script. (total price at Amazon $77.97) You could save a few bucks by buying Seasons 1-2, and 3 separately, but you wouldn't get the gifts.  Tough call.  Here's a complete list of the episodes:

• Good News Bad News (pilot), The Stakeout, The Robbery, Male Unbonding, The Stock Tip, The Ex-Girlfriend, The Pony Remark, The Jacket, The Phone Message, The Apartment, The Statue, The Revenge, The Heart Attack, The Deal, The Baby Shower, The Chinese Restaurant, The Busboy, The Note, The Truth, The Pen, The Dog, The Library, The Parking Garage, The Cafe, The Tape, The Nose Job, The Stranded, The Alternate Side, The Red Dot, The Subway, The Pez Dispenser, The Suicide, The Fix-Up, The Boyfriend (1), The Boyfriend (2), The Limo, The Good Samaritan, The Letter, The Parking Space, The Keys

This set was released November 23, 2004.  Order now and Amazon.com will give you free shipping.

My guess is that the biggest Seinfeld fans will buy this item.   Those that can wait will buy Seasons 1&2 and wait for the 'lighter' version to come out with the new seasons (3+).

Seinfeld Seasons 1 & 2 (pre-order @ Amazon.com)

The first version probably provides the most value, although it contains just the first two seasons.  The price is great compared with other DVDs (Amazon.com lists at just $32.47), and you get all 18 original episodes including the pilot on the 4 DVDs.  This will be released November 23, 2004.   On top of that, you get a bunch on deleted scenes and many other extra features including:

- Bloopers and outtakes.

- Remember when they used to open each Seinfeld segment (and close the show) with Jerry on stage doing his act?  This DVD has all the material they didn't use in the show.

- Ads and Trailers (like they needed any)

- A hour long documentary featuring how Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld came up with the concept for Sienfeld (and how it almost didn't happen).

FYI - you also can order Season 3 separately.  It's available for $32.47 and also ships on November 23rd.  As Amazon.com has done lately, anything over $25 ships free.