Since it was released on June 9, the BD edition of '
Woodstock: 30 Days of Peace and
Music Director's Cut Ultimate Collector's Edition' has shipped 300,000
units to retail since its June 9 release and sold through 50% of those units to
consumers, according to Warner Home Video. The studio is pleased, with 10
days still to go until the actual 40th anniversary of the historic music festival,
and given the title's premium price tag.
Among the reasons given for the performance of the title, the studio
mentions its wealth of content, including "18 never-before-released concert
performances", and the "glowing reviews" it received in several publications.
“We knew that Woodstock held a special place in the psyche of our country,
and we're delighted to see that translate into sales,” said Jeff Baker, Warner
executive VP/general manager of theatrical catalog. “With the plentiful
amount of Woodstock-related events going on and the superb media
coverage, we're sure that awareness will continue to grow and carry us
through the holiday season when we can expect another big spike in sales.”