La-La Land Records, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Universal Music Enterprises proudly present a remastered and expanded limited edition vinyl LP re-issue of composer John Barry’s original motion picture score toMOONRAKER. The 1979 film starsRoger MooreasJames Bondin his fourth turn as 007 and is produced by Albert R. Broccoli and directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Oscar winning composer John Barrycontinues 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 Basseyreturns for her third Bond title song, featuringlyrics by Hal David.
Produced by Neil S. Bulk,remixed by Mike Matessino from high-resolution digital transfers of 2 tapes provided by MGM, andmastered by Doug Schwartz,Moonrakerblasts off like never before! This remastered2XLPscore presentation, pressed on 180 Gram colored vinyl, also contains additional music, including an early version of the title song with lyrics and vocals by Oscar and GRAMMY winner Paul Williams.
The handsome gatefold jacket includes an 8-page booklet, featuring liner notes by renowned journalist and author Jon Burlingame and sharp art design by Jim Titus.
Limited Edition of 700 Units Operation Orchid Variant
Limit of 4 per customer/household.
These are en route to ETR HQ and will ship end of January 2026.
TRACKLIST:
SIDE A
1. Gun Barrel And Hijackers
2. Last Leg And Freefall Sequence
3. Main Title Moonraker (Performed by Shirley Bassey)
4. California And The Drax Residence
5. Look After Mr. Bond And Chang’s Entry
6. Centrifuge
7. You Presume A Great Deal, Mr. Bond
8. 18-Carat
9. Corinne Put Down
10. Venini Glass And Bond Follows Holly
SIDE B
1. Funeral Barge Venice Boat Chase
2. Bond Smells A Rat (Extended Version)
3. It Could Have Its Compensations
4. Bond Arrives In Rio
5. Cable Car Fight
6. Hello Dolly (Romeo & Juliet)
7. The Magnificent Seven
8. South American Boat Chase And Hang Glider Crash
9. Bond Lured To Pyramid (Film Version)
10. Snake Fight
11. Launch Program Commence And I Bid You Farewell
SIDE C
1. Flight Into Space
2. Marines Get Ready And Emergency Stop
3. Space Laser Battle
4. Jaws And Dolly Reunited And Jaws Lends A Hand
5. Globes Destroyed
6. End Title Moonraker (Extended Version) (Performed by Shirley Bassey)
SIDE D
1. Moonraker (Early Lyrics, Slow Version) (Performed by Paul Williams)
2. Mardi Gras
3. Morning After
4. Moonraker (Instrumental)
5. End Title Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental)
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