The decline of western civilization collection
(DVD) 

Title from box set container.

Originally released as motion pictures in 1981, 1988, 1998.

Disc 1: full screen (1.33:1).

Disc 2: anamorphic wide screen (1.78:1).

Disc 3: anamorphic wide screen (1.78:1).

Accompanying booklet comprises an essay by Domenic Priore.

Special features include: New 2k scan of Decline I, II, and III, Never-before-seen footage, interviews and performances, Vintage interviews with director Penelpe Spheeris, Theatrical trailers, 40-page book featuring rare stills, Audio commentary by Penelope Spheeris, Additional audio commentary by Dave Grohl.

Disc 1: editing, Charlie Mullin, Peter Wiehl ; cinematography, Steve Conant.

Disc 2: Director of photography, Jeff Zimmerman ; editor, Earl Ghaffari.

Disc 3: Cinematography, Jamie Thompson ; editor, Ann Trulove ; score, Phil Suchomel.

Disc 1: Featuring, Black Flag, Circle Jerks, Catholic Discipline, Fear, Alice Bag Band, Germs, X.

Disc 2: Featuring, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Lemmy, Poison, Megadeth, London, Odin, Faster Pussycat, Lizzy Borden, Seduce.

Disc 3: Featuring, Final Conflict, Naked Aggression, Litmus Green, The Resistance.

Filmed,Los Angeles, California,1979 December-1980 May (Part I), 1987 August-1988 February (Part II), and 1996 July-1997 August (Part III).

Penelope Spheeris' Decline of Western Civilization was perceived as shocking and outrageous at the time of its original release in 1981. Parts II and III were no less extraordinary and unprecedented. Today, museums and educational institutions around the world present them as historically significant works of art. Featuring some of the most influential and innovative musicians and groups-- Germs, Black Flag, X, Fear, Circle Jerks, Alice Cooper, Lemmy, Poison and members of Aerosmith and KISS-- these riveting, unflinching, hard-core films adeptly captured the spirit of a major cultural phenomenon. Part I documents punk rock musicians' deliberate reaction to the mass commercialism of music. Part II takes a fast-paced look at the Heavy Metal scene of the late 80's. Part III profiles hard-core gutterpunks living homeless in Los Angeles and their music.

Discs 1 and 3: Not rated

Disc 2: MPAA rating: R.

Disc 1: DVD; NTSC; region 1; Dolby digital mono and 5.1.

Disc 2: DVD; NTSC; region 1; Dolby digital stereo and 5.1.

Disc 3: DVD; NTSC; region 1; Dolby digital stereo and 5.1.

Discs 1-3: In English ; with optional English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH).