Why not play v1.00 or the PAL (European) version? The answer lies in frame data and character viability. Version 1.02 subtly changed the game in ways that altered the meta forever:
If you need a real ISO for Melee (legally owned), remember to dump it yourself from your own disc using a Wii and CleanRip. The 1.02 version is widely archived for emulation—just make sure you own the original game. As for ghosts in the code… that’s between you and Garrity. super smash bros melee 102 iso