Los Angeles, CA (Top40 Charts/ Universal Music Enterprises) This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the soundtrack to
DR. NO, the first
James Bond film in the longest running franchise in the history of cinema. With the most recent Bond film,
SKYFALL, from Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios and Sony
Pictures Entertainment, surpassing one billion dollars in worldwide box office, the demand for Bond continues with every generation. New fans, as well as longtime collectors, can celebrate with Universal
Music Enterprises' April 16 (North America) and May 6 (UK and international) release of the original soundtrack recordings for 1962's
DR. NO, 1964's
GOLDFINGER, and 1973's
LIVE AND LET DIE, which marks its 40th anniversary, on remastered 180-gram LPs, returning all three to vinyl after many years out-of-print.
DR. NO, GOLDFINGER and LIVE AND LET DIE will be reissued on 180-gram vinyl with replicated original LP art, and, in the U.S., GOLDFINGER and LIVE AND LET DIEwill also be released for the first time in high resolution digital audio, exclusively on HDtracks.com. Both classic soundtracks have been remastered in high resolution to make Master Quality files available for download purchase from HDtracks in AIFF, ALAC, WAV and FLAC formats.
DR. NOwas the first installment in the James Bond legacy, based on the famous Ian Fleming novels. The original soundtrack for DR. NO was released in 1963 and features The John Barry Orchestra and Monty Norman. Included is the signature, instrumental James Bond theme, which remains one of the most recognizable themes from film and is a constant in every Bond movie.
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DR. NO (released 1963) |
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| James Bond Theme |
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Jump Up |
| Kingston Calypso |
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Dr. No's Fantasy |
| Jamaican Rock |
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Kingston Calypso |
| Jump Up |
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The Island Speaks |
| Audio Bongo |
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Under The Mango Tree |
| Under The Mango Tree |
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The Boy's Chase |
| Twisting With James |
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Dr. No's Theme |
| Jamaica Jazz |
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The James Bond Theme |
Under The Mango Tree |
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Love At Last |
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The original soundtrack for GOLDFINGER was the first in the series to hit the No. 1 spot on The Billboard 200. With a film score by John Barry, Shirley Bassey sang the title track, achieving her first Top 10 hit, reaching No. 8 on The Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart. Just last month, Bassey made her Oscars® debut at the 85th Academy Awards®, performing a spectacular rendition of "Goldfinger" as part of the telecast's James Bond 50th Anniversary tribute.
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GOLDFINGER (released 1964) |
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| Main Title - Goldfinger (Shirley Bassey) |
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Goldfinger (Instrumental Version) |
| Into Miami |
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Dawn Raid On Fort Knox |
Alpine Drive - Auric's Factory |
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The Arrival Of The Bomb And Count Down |
Oddjob's Pressing Engagement |
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The Death Of Goldfinger - End Title |
| Bond Back In Action Again |
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| Teasing The Korean |
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Gassing The Gangsters |
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of the soundtrack for LIVE AND LET DIE featuring the main title track "Live and Let Die," written by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney, performed by Paul McCartney & Wings and produced by former Beatles producer George Martin. The title theme song hit No. 2 on thechart, and it was nominated for both a GRAMMY® Award, for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) / Best Background Arrangement, and an Academy Award®, for Best Original Song. The song continues to be a highlight in McCartney's live performances.
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LIVE AND LET DIE (released 1973) |
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| 1. Live And Let Die (Main Title) (Paul McCartney & Wings) |
| 2. Just A Closer Walk With Thee / New Second Line (Harold A. "Duke" Dejan & The Olympia Brass Band) |
| 3. Bond Meets Solitaire |
| 4. Whisper Who Dares |
| 5. Snakes Alive |
| 6. Baron Samedi's Dance Of Death |
| 7. San Monique |
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| 1. Medley - Fillet Of Soul - New Orleans, Live And Let Die (BJ Arnau), Fillet Of Soul - Harlem |
| 2. Bond Drops In |
| 3. If He Finds It, Kill Him |
| 4. Trespassers Will Be Eaten |
| 5. Solitaire Gets Her Cards |
| 6. Sacrifice |
| 7. James Bond Theme |
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