They seem to be rushing these out while they can instead of making sure they get everything right. My personal opinion, which has absolutely nothing to do with any jobs I worked on, is that certain labels have seen how well these sell to collectors and are paying more attention to pretty colored vinyl and album artwork than they are decent mastering. I complained to the owner of the label via email but he offered no apology or comment at all. Not surprisingly, this was never mentioned when they took pre-orders. They did another release which was clearly direct from the 35mm magnetic tracks rather than a tape source and thus sounds like utter crap and only contains as much music as appears in the film. Sounded like there was dirt on the needle thanks to really poor EQ and overblown bass in particular. One title I was so incredibly excited to see get a release (the soundtrack was only previously available via bootleg MP3 download), but I can't tell you how disappointed I was when I spun it. I REALLY liked the sound quality on one of their early releases in particular, but the last few I've bought from them sound awful to me. There is another label that I think started off with better releases than they seem to be ending up with. I much prefer the original LP which is significantly cheaper. I'm not sure if Waxwork was responsible for that remix though, as I believe that version saw a CD reissue prior. It might stick out like a sore thumb, but it's a good song. Too much reverb for me, and it was a bummer to lose the end title song. While I liked the idea of the Day of the Dead 2-LP version, I didn't like the remix. However, as a fan and collector, I own many of these reissues from Waxwork and other labels. What can we say? If you're down, then you're DOWN! Bloodsport, y'all! No more searching the secondary market for a prohibitively expensive original copy.I had a brief involvement with a soundtrack label who I firmly believe was dedicated to quality above all else, so I don't want to get into too many details about my personal opinions lest it appear that I am trying to speak negative about the 'competition' or otherwise upset the person that I worked directly with. After years of working with the composer and director Alfred Sole's nephew, Dante Tomaselli, to locate the original master tapes, we are ecstatic to announce that they were unearthed this year and we have remastered the complete original score for vinyl! The hunt was REAL! We absolutely love this grimy and chilling 1970's horror flick, and the music has never sounded better! Just wait until you see the retro inspired art by Steven Reeves! We are beyond thrilled to present, for the very first time on vinyl, a complete and expanded Carrie 2xLP film score album by Pino Donaggio! Sourced from the original 1976 master tapes, we are so excited to bring you the definitive score vinyl release to Brian De Palma's masterpiece film adaptation of Stephen King's landmark novel.įull disclosure, we have been trying to release Stephen Lawrence's haunting score to Alice, Sweet Alice since we started Waxwork Records. Over 8 hours of score music, terrifying sound design, and musique concrète were sourced and are currently being mixed by composer Jerry Lambert himself. You know the drill – all new artwork, re-mastered audio, deluxe packaging, multi-LP, the works! The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 (1986)Ĭontinuing our bloody streak of slashers and madmen, we are so excited to present, for the very first time in any format, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 Original Motion Picture Score Music by Tobe Hooper and Jerry Lambert! Waxwork worked closely with MGM to locate and transfer the original 1986 master tapes of the score. FINALLY! We are honored to work with composer John Massari and MGM to bring you the complete original film music to Killer Klowns for the very first time on vinyl format! Waxwork Records is thrilled to announce Killer Klowns From Outer Space 2xLP as part of our 2021 Subscription! Available for the first time on vinyl, this deluxe release has been sourced and re-mastered from the original 1988 master tapes. Below are all of the soundtracks that will be included in the 2021 Waxwork Records Subscription, along with the official descriptions from Waxwork Records themselves.

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