Help with collecting James Bond 007 soundtracks

Discussion in 'Music Corner' started by MerseyBeatle, Jun 12, 2012.

  1. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012) Thread Starter

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    Yep, a good comp. I’m now looking to get the individual singles. Many of the 45’s and CD singles are either different performances or different mixes than what are found on the albums.
     
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  2. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012) Thread Starter

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    The Music Of 007 documentary
     
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  3. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012) Thread Starter

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  4. ShockControl

    ShockControl Bon Vivant and Raconteur!

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    On the 45 version of "Goldfinger," Shirley Bassey sings the last note of the bridge incorrectly both times. While I have no inside intel, I would bet that this is the reason it was redone for the film (and album). She sings it correctly one of the two times on the film/album version.
     
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  5. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012) Thread Starter

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  6. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012) Thread Starter

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    Looks like there’s going to be another release of “The Best Of Bond.....James Bond” on Capitol in November. 2 CD’s / 3 LP’s of the title songs. Really nothing new, so hopefully they will add some rarities such as film score cues, etc. Why not do a collection using the original single mixes? That would be different.
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    Record track listing.....

    LP 1
    SIDE A:
    1. James Bond Theme [From "Dr. No" Soundtrack]
    2. From Russia With Love
    3. Goldfinger (Main Title)
    4. Thunderball [Main Title]
    5. You Only Live Twice [Main Title]
    SIDE B:
    1. On Her Majesty's Secret Service [Main Title]
    2. We Have All The Time In The World [From "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" Soundtrack]
    3. Diamonds Are Forever
    4. Live And Let Die
    5. The Man With The Golden Gun
    LP 2
    SIDE A:
    1. Nobody Does It Better
    2. Moonraker (Main Title) [Remastered]
    3. For Your Eyes Only [Main Title]
    4. All Time High [From "Octopussy" Soundtrack]
    SIDE B:
    1. A View To A Kill
    2. The Living Daylights [Main Title]
    3. Licence To Kill
    4. Goldeneye
    LP 3
    SIDE A:
    1. Tomorrow Never Dies
    2. The World Is Not Enough
    3. Die Another Day
    SIDE B:
    1. You Know My Name [From "Casino Royale" Soundtrack]
    2. Another Way To Die [From "Quantum Of Solace" Soundtrack]
    3. Skyfall
    4. Writing's On The Wall
     
  7. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012) Thread Starter

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    As I've mentioned before in this thread, I'm now collecting the 45 single versions of the Bond film theme songs. My question is about Dusty Springfield's "The Look Of Love". I don't have the original 45 vinyl single but have a mono version on Dusty's "Complete A And B Sides 1963-1970". Apparently, the 45 mono single and Casino Royale soundtrack LP are different takes. So, I want to add the mono single to my collection. Can anyone confirm that Complete A And B Sides 1963-1970 has the authentic mono 45 single version or is it a mono fold of the stereo version?

    I also have the excellent 'Casino Royale Original MGM Motion Picture Soundtrack - The 50th Anniversary Edition' CD, but it has the mono film version. Perhaps @RMoore, @Chris Malone, @Jason W or someone else knows. Thanks!

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  8. Jason W

    Jason W Forum Resident

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    Excellent question. I don't know the answer. My 45th anniversary edition has nice liner notes, but scanning through I didn't pick up mention of Dusty doing different takes (or if the mono was a fold-down). Different takes was the case with the Goldfinger single, so it could be here, too. I wonder if youtube posts might at least provide some comparison examples between the mono single and the LP re: her performance.
     
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  9. The Panda

    The Panda Forum Mutant

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    Recently, someone gave me and of Tom Jones's theme from Thunderball in mono. whew!
     
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  10. The Panda

    The Panda Forum Mutant

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    did you know about Jimmy Page's story about the recording of the song? She almost fell over in a faint and had to sit down in a chair to prevent her passing out.
     
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  11. The Panda

    The Panda Forum Mutant

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    Someone gave me an nd of that years ago--I agree
     
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  12. Jason W

    Jason W Forum Resident

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    I don't recall a "wrong note", only that is was another take. I actually prefer the single version, which I find less bombastic and more emotional. The single was produced by George Martin. So unless he was on the LP (no, right?), it suggests another session for Shirley.
     
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  13. Chris Malone

    Chris Malone Forum Resident

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    There’s a few versions of “The Look of Love.”

    The version on the Philips label was directed by Reg Guest and has a string arrangement that was not part of the film version.

    The (stereo) soundtrack album version and the mono film mix ostensibly use the same ingredients. The film mix dials out the vocals part way through and omits the coda, which was added for the album. The backing and vocal performance seem to use slightly different takes in various spots.

    Don’t know if that helps or hinders.

    Chris
     
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  14. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012) Thread Starter

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    @Chris Malone
    Thank you for the reply and information. Yes, helpful and I appreciate it. So, the 45 single version is unique as it has strings not found on the film version. Since I last posted I've since found a clean copy of US "The Look Of Love" Philips single.

    So, the stereo soundtrack album version and the mono film mix basically use the same ingredients, but where does the mono soundtrack LP fall or is it a fold of the stereo?
    Thanks Chris.
     
  15. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012) Thread Starter

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    Anyone know if the ‘No Time To Die” soundtrack will be released on October 1? The film and soundtrack have been delayed so many times. Amazon is showing an October 1 release date for the soundtrack CD and LP.
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  16. Levi's Tubs

    Levi's Tubs Less cool than West Coast

    There's a story around that Tom Jones was the one that fainted, after the final belt of Thunderball, though that too has been disputed. Maybe it's just a Bond title lore thing?
     
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  17. Levi's Tubs

    Levi's Tubs Less cool than West Coast

    I have all the CDs from that run with the extra tracks, which are great. I've also taken to collecting the soundtracks on vinyl. For the life of me, I can't get a clean copy of Man with the Golden Gun.
     
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  18. The Panda

    The Panda Forum Mutant

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    heh. Jimmy told it in that movie 'It Might Get Loud'. Jimmy ain't no young guy, and I don't think anyone would ever tell him he was confused. Though many here would tell him he has major problems about what 'great sound' is..................
     
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  19. MerseyBeatle

    MerseyBeatle Martha my dear (1995-2012) Thread Starter

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    Keep hunting for the Golden Gun soundtrack LP, I’ve found that used record stores will have a few titles and then all of a sudden have a nice set of Bond soundtracks that a collector sold.
     
  20. Levi's Tubs

    Levi's Tubs Less cool than West Coast

    I should have clarified, I've purchased like 3 copies now- most looked quite clean- and they're all riddled with noise. Is it a crappy vinyl thing? This was around the time of the energy crisis.
     
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  21. Were yours US or UK vinyl?
     
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  22. Levi's Tubs

    Levi's Tubs Less cool than West Coast

    I just pulled out the collection. All are Made in U.S.A. You're gonna make me buy these all again for England presses, aren't you? :cool:
     
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  23. Haha well since you asked ;)

    But yeah, the UK vinyl is notably better for the Bond soundtracks, at least through the John Barry era. Originals can be a bit tough to get (depending on title and mono or stereo), but the reissues on the Sunset label sound great and can be found for a lot less. I don’t think Sunset did one for Man With The Golden Gun but that one’s not too tough to get a UK UA pressing of.
     
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  24. Levi's Tubs

    Levi's Tubs Less cool than West Coast

    I'll check it out, thanks. I have some good stereos of OHMSS, but I definitely seek out better versions- and monos, for sure- as it's my favorite Bond movie and maybe even my favorite score of the series.
     
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  25. rfkavanagh

    rfkavanagh Unashamedly Pop!

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    I haven't gone down the rabbit hole of collecting all the Bond soundtracks - my mental health can only take so much futile completism! - but this 2CD compilation is great and I don't know that they've ever released anything that renders it obsolete. Even if only for the Warwick and Bassey takes of MKKBB and the demo of YOLT (vocal artist unknown at the time but since identified), the set is indispensable. And it was pre-loudness wars so it sounds great.
     

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