Expanded Moonraker soundtrack released from La La Land Records

By: FSWL team

Published:
2024-11-29

Moonraker, soundtrack, La La Land Records

Great news from La-La Land Records as they has announced the release of a new limited (5,000 copies) and expanded edition of John Barry's brilliant soundtrack for Moonraker (1979) to celebrate the film's 45th Anniversary. The remastered score is shipping from 10th December 2024.

La-La Land Records, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EON Productions and Universal Music Enterprises mark the 45th Anniversary of the eleventh 007 film Moonraker, with a remastered and expanded 2-CD re-issue of composer John Barry's original motion picture score. The 1979 film stars Roger Moore as James Bond in his fourth turn as 007 and is produced by Albert R. Broccoli and directed by Lewis Gilbert.

Oscar® winning composer John Barry continues to bring his creative mastery to the Bond franchise with a thrilling, often romantic score that not only takes 007 around the world… but propels him into outer space. Shirley Bassey returns for her third Bond title song featuring lyrics by Hal David. Expanded beyond previous soundtrack editions and with highly enhanced audio quality, Moonraker blasts off like never before within this deluxe presentation.

Produced by Neil S. Bulk, remixed by Mike Matessino from high-resolution digital transfers of 2” tapes provided by MGM, and mastered by Doug Schwartz, this is a special 2-CD release, limited to only 5,000 units. Disc One presents the score in chronological order and features music never before available, followed by source music recorded for the film and additional versions of score cues. Disc 2 presents the original 1979 soundtrack album, newly assembled for this release, followed by alternate versions of the title song, including two early versions with lyrics and vocals by Oscar® and GRAMMY® winner Paul Williams.

The exclusive, new liner notes are by film music journalist and author Jon Burlingame and art direction is by Dan Goldwasser.

Moonraker, La La Land Records, soundtrack

Disc 1 Score Presentation

1. Gun Barrel And Hijackers 1:25
2. Last Leg And Freefall Sequence 2:23
3. Main Title – Moonraker (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 3:12
4. California And The Drax Residence 1:36
5. Look After Mr. Bond And Chang’s Entry 1:34
6. Centrifuge 1:09
7. You Presume A Great Deal, Mr. Bond 1:19
8. 18-Carat 1:30
9. Corrine Put Down 1:30
10. Venini Glass And Bond Follows Holly 2:01
11. Funeral Barge – Venice Boat Chase 3:15
12. Bond Smells A Rat (Extended Version) 2:31
13. It Could Have Its Compensations 1:23
14. Bond Arrives In Rio 1:08
15. Cable Car Fight 1:58
16. Hello Dolly (Romeo & Juliet) 0:54
17. The Magnificent Seven 0:46
18. South American Boat Chase And Hang Glider Crash 1:58
19. Bond Lured To Pyramid (Film Version) 2:10
20. Snake Fight 1:12
21. Launch Program Commence And I Bid You Farewell 2:26
22. Flight Into Space 6:27
23. Marines Get Ready And Emergency Stop 1:44
24. Space Laser Battle 2:47
25. Jaws And Dolly Reunited And Jaws Lends A Hand 1:40
26. Globes Destroyed 2:38
27. End Title – Moonraker (Extended Version) (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 2:48

Additional Music on Disc 1:
28. Moonraker (Instrumental) 3:14
29. Prelude, Op. 28, No. 15 (“Raindrop”) 0:56
30. Bugle Call 0:23
31. Mardi Gras 4:39
32. Morning After 2:34
33. Gregorian Chant 0:48
34. Funeral Barge – Venice Boat Chase (Alternate Mix) 3:15
35. Emergency Stop (Film Ending) 1:12
36. Intro To End Title 0:25

TOTAL DISC 1 TIME: 1:13:47

Disc 2: Original Soundtrack Album

1. Main Title – Moonraker (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 3:10
2. Space Laser Battle 2:47
3. Miss Goodhead Meets Bond 2:46
4. Cable Car And Snake Fight 3:06
5. Bond Lured To Pyramid 2:04
6. Flight Into Space 6:28
7. Bond Arrives In Rio And Boat Chase 2:37
8. Centrifuge And Corrine Put Down 2:35
9. Bond Smells A Rat 2:22
10. End Title – Moonraker (Performed By Shirley Bassey) 2:33

Bonus Tracks on Disc 2:
11. Moonraker (Early Lyrics, Slow Version) (Performed By Paul Williams) 4:13
12. Main Title – Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental) 3:02
13. Moonraker (Early Lyrics) (Performed By Paul Williams) 3:18
14. End Title – Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental) 3:00

TOTAL DISC 2 TIME: 44:27

TOTAL ALBUM TIME: 1:58:14

Other James Bond soundtracks from La La Land Records

Die Another Day composed by by David Arnold (released 2017)
The World Is Not Enough composed by David Arnold (released 2018)
Tomorrow Never Dies composed by David Arnold (released 2022)
Live and Let Die composed by George Martin (released 2023)
Octopussy composed by John Barry (released 2023)
Goldfinger composed by John Barry (released 2024)
The Man with the Golden Gun composed by John Barry (released 2024)

Moonraker limited edition 2-CD set retails at 31.98 USD and is exclusively available at lalalandrecords.com, 007store.com, and other online soundtrack boutiques.

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