Bond Soundtrack, James Bond Soundtrack

December 24, 2023

Two Expanded OSTs for James Bond Coming Up from La-La Land Records

La-La Land Records, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, EON Productions, and Universal Music Enterprises proudly commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the 1973 James Bond film LIVE AND LET DIE with a remastered and expanded 2-CD re-issue of composer George Martin’s original motion picture score to the film, starring Roger Moore in his debut portrayal of 007 and directed by Guy Hamilton; along with it they’ve also released with a remastered and expanded 2-CD re-issue of composer John Barry’s original motion picture score to the OCTOPUSSY, starring Roger Moore in his sixth turn as 007 and directed by John Glen.

For LIVE AND LET DIE, a new Bond demanded a fresh take on the film’s score and its title song – and famed composer and Beatles producer George Martin and former Beatle himself Paul McCartney more than succeeded in this challenging mission, resulting in a film score and title track that, fifty years later, still resonates with Bond buffs and popular-music fans alike! LIVE AND LET DIE – 50th Anniversary Expanded Limited Edition showcases the film’s iconic music in an exhilarating fashion, with improved sound and never-before-released material.

Produced by Neil S. Bulk, Disc One of this release showcases the Score Presentation. At the same time, a remaster of the original 1973 soundtrack album is housed on Disc Two, along with additional music tracks! The film score and original soundtrack album have been remixed from original 16-track masters by Chris Malone and mastered in high resolution by Doug Schwartz. (Please note only the score has been remixed – the McCartney song, the “Fillet Of Soul” tracks, and “Just A Closer Walk With Thee/New Second Line” are all sourced from the original album masters.) This special release is limited to 5000 units.

For OCTOPUSSY, John Barry returns to the Bond franchise with OCTOPUSSY, delivering another bold, thrilling, dramatic, and romantic orchestral score and a dreamily smooth and sensuous title track performed by Rita Coolidge. The renowned composer combines his chase-and-action style from the’60s with his more sophisticated, symphonic approach of the late ’70s and early ’80s, giving 007 the best of both musical worlds. OCTOPUSSY – 40th Anniversary Expanded Limited Edition showcases the film’s music in an exhilarating fashion, with improved sound and never-before-released material.

Produced by Neil S. Bulk and mastered by Doug Schwartz, Disc One of this deluxe release showcases the film’s Score Presentation and additional music. At the same time, a remaster of the original 1983 soundtrack album is housed on Disc Two, along with the CD premiere of the “Extended Instrumental Version” of “All Time High”! The film score on Disc One was sourced from ¼ inch stereo tapes of the film mixes, while Disc Two’s original 1983 soundtrack and the “Extended Instrumental Version” of “All Time High” are from ¼ inch stereo album masters. All of the tapes were newly transferred in high resolution for this set.

These special releases feature exclusive, in-depth liner notes by The Music of James Bond author Jon Burlingame and sharp art design by Dan Goldwasser.  Both are limited to 5000 units and start shipping January 16th. For more details or to purchase the album(s), see https://lalalandrecords.com/