Fantasy Records presents the classic score to the 1978 animated feature J.R.R. Tolkiens The Lord of the Rings.
Inside this highly collectable vinyl box, there is a wealth of ephemera to discover: the 2-disc, 180-gram vinyl LP in a reproduction of the original gatefold jacket; a replica theatrical poster; a map of Middle Earth; a lobby card; plus a 2.625 x 3.25 sticker, as well as a 16-page booklet featuring illustrations from the film, and more, all contextualized with new and original liner notes.
Features:
Deluxe 180g Double Vinyl Box Set
The Definitive Score from the 1978 animated feature J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings
Two 180-Gram LPs, Mastered from conductor Leonard Rosenman's remixes and housed in a stunning gatefold, designed to replicate the original 1978 album jacket.
24" x 36" replica theatrical poster
12" x 8.5" map of middle earth
Replica production cel
11" x 8.75" gollum lobby card, reproduced from the original theatrical release materials
2.625" x 3.25" The Lord Of The Rings sticker
16-page illustrated booklet, featuring behind-the-scenes photos, liner notes by Tolkien Enterprises' Laurie Battle, and a new Leonard Rosenman appreciation by Jon Berlingame, the nation's leading writer on the subject of music for films and television; plus, a backstage look at the making of the film by music historian and reissue producer Bill Belmont.
Selections:
LP 1
Side A:
1. Theme from The Lord of the Rings
2. The History of the Ring
3. The Journey Begins; Encounter with the Ringwraiths
4. Riders of Rohan
Side B:
1. Escape to Rivendell
2. Mines of Moria
3. The Battle in the Mines; The Balrog
LP 2
Side C:
1. Mithrandir
2. Gandalf Remembers
3. Frodo Disappears
4. Following the Orcs
5. Attack of the Orcs
Side D:
1. Helm's Deep
2. The Dawn Battle; Théoden's Victory
3. The Voyage to Mordor; Theme from The Lord of the Rings