La-La Land Records, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Universal Music Enterprises are releasing a remastered and expanded limited edition vinyl LP re-issue of composer John Barry’s original motion picture score for the James Bond film Moonraker. The 1979 film stars Roger Moore in his fourth appearance 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 and romantic score for a movie that takes James Bond around the world and into outer space. Singer Shirley Bassey returns for her third Bond title song featuring lyrics by Hal David. The release is being described as the most complete version ever of Barry’s score on vinyl.

The release is produced by Neil S. Bulk, remixed by Mike Matessino from high-resolution digital transfers of 2 inch tapes provided by MGM, and mastered by Doug Schwartz. This remastered presentation is pressed on 180 Gram colored vinyl and contains additional music, including an early version of the title song with lyrics and vocals by Oscar and GRAMMY winner Paul Williams. Exclusive color ways are available at La-La Land Records (Operation Orchid Edition) and the official 007 Online Shop (Deep Space Edition).

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.

In Ian Fleming’s Moonraker, James Bond investigates the mid-air theft of a space shuttle, and discovers a plot to commit global genocide. Directed by Lewis Gilbert, he film adaptation stars Roger Moore as James Bond, Lois Chiles as Holly Goodhead, Michael Lonsdale as Drax, Richard Kiel as Jaws, Corinne Cléry as Corinne Dufour, Bernard Lee as M, Geoffrey Keen as Frederick Gray, Desmond Llewelyn as Q, Lois Maxwell as Moneypenny, Toshirô Suga as Chang, Mike Marshall as Col. Scott, and Walter Gotell as General Gogol, along with Emily Bolton, Blanche Ravalec, Irka Bochenko, Leila Shenna, Anne Lonnberg, and Jean-Pierre Castaldi.

Tracklist

Side A (17:55)

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. Corinne Put Down 1:30
10. Venini Glass And Bond Follows Holly 2:01

Side B (19:55)

1. Funeral Barge – Venice Boat Chase 3:15
2. Bond Smells A Rat (Extended Version) 2:31
3. It Could Have Its Compensations 1:23
4. Bond Arrives In Rio 1:08
5. Cable Car Fight 1:58
6. Hello Dolly (Romeo & Juliet) :54
7. The Magnificent Seven :46
8. South American Boat Chase And Hang Glider Crash 1:58
9. Bond Lured To Pyramid (Film Version) 2:10
10. Snake Fight 1:12
11. Launch Program Commence And I Bid You Farewell 2:26

Side C (18:14)

1. Flight Into Space 6:27
2. Marines Get Ready And Emergency Stop 1:44
3. Space Laser Battle 2:47
4. Jaws And Dolly Reunited And Jaws Lends A Hand 1:40
5. Globes Destroyed 2:38
6. End Title – Moonraker (Extended Version) (Performed by Shirley Bassey) 2:48

Side D (17:47)

1. Moonraker (Early Lyrics, Slow Version) (Performed by Paul Williams) 4:13
2. Mardi Gras 4:39
3. Morning After 2:34
4. Moonraker (Instrumental) 3:14
5. End Title – Moonraker (Alternate Instrumental) 3:01