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The 1982 film “Wild Style” is coming to 4K UHD Blu-ray and Blu-ray in “Limited Edition” sets on December 2nd via Arrow Video. The movie, directed and co-written by Charlie Ahearn, was also co-written by hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy (featured in the film). It starred Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite, Sandra “Lady Pink” Fabara, Patti Astor, Grandmaster Flash, Busy Bee, The Fantastic Five, The Cold Crush Brothers, and The Rock Steady Crew.

The movie has received a 4K restoration from the original 16mm negative. The tech specs for the 4K UHD Blu-ray include a 2160p video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio with Dolby Vision and HDR10, accompanied by newly restored lossless Mono sound. Tech specs for the Blu-ray include a 1080p HD video presentation in a 1.37:1 aspect ratio and lossless Mono sound. The 4K limited edition will come as a 3-disc “combo pack” with its Blu-ray Disc counterpart and an Audio CD featuring a new “megamix” and more. The Blu-ray will come as a 2-disc set with the CD also included.

The 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Limited Edition are both now available for preorder at Amazon. Also, you can preorder the movie directly via Arrow Video‘s website. Plus, consumers can also purchase the 4K UHD Blu-ray Limited Edition and Blu-ray Edition via the United States distributor at the MVD Shop. There will also be a Blu-ray Limited Edition bundle available featuring a vinyl record. That’s available at Arrow’s website. These limited edition sets will include some physical extras (pictured below), and they are listed further below, along with the bonus materials set to be included, sorted by disc.

Limited Edition Physical Extras:

• 120 page perfect bound collector’s book featuring new and archival essays and articles, alongside an extensive collection of stills and artwork from the film
• Reversible sleeve featuring two original artwork options
• Double-sided foldout poster featuring two original artwork options
• Exclusive mini-version of the Wild Style issue of Hip-Hop Family Tree comic book by Ed Piskor
• Three Wild Style logo stickers

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray):

• Brand new audio commentary with Jeff “Chairman” Mao and Andrew “Monk One” Mason
• Legacy commentary featuring director Charlie Ahearn and Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
• Down by Law: Creating the Music of Wild Style, a brand new interview with Charlie Ahearn, Chris Stein and Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
• Theatrical trailer
• Image gallery

Disc 2 (Blu-ray):

• The Origin Story, an interview with Lee Quiñones and Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
• Studio/Benchmark, an interview with Lee Quiñones
• Archive footage from Wild Style’s 1983 Japanese Tour
• Two panel discussions and footage from the Wild Style 40 exhibition
• ZDF TV Wild Style 30th anniversary featurette
• Rammellzee in the Battle Station featurette
• Featurettes from the Wild Style 20th, 25th and 30th anniversary shows
• Smith Projects Gym (1977)
• Archival featurettes and interviews from the players and performers of Wild Style
• Outtakes
• Subway Rap music video
• 2025 Restoration and Theatrical trailers

Disc 3 (Compact Disc):

• Exclusive new Wild Style Megamix by Jorun Bombay
• Original radio spots by Fab 5 Freddy and Queen Lisa Lee
• Rare alternate mixes of Subway Rap and Wild Style Theme
• Rare audio outtakes from the film and soundtrack
• Rare 1983 radio interview with Charlie Ahearn