Order direct from La La Land exclusively in the US: lalalandrecords.com/goldfinger-60th-anniversary-edition-remastered-limited-edition/ Or the official 007 Store for international orders: 007store.com/en-us/collections/james-bond-music/products/james-bond-goldfinger-soundtrack-cd-60th-anniversary-expanded-remastered-edition?variant=53596676030849
Imperative Bond fans pick this up if at all possible because, at the very least, we need to support LaLaLand with their Bond Remasters as it shows how much we need them todo ALL the scores.
Fantastic and in-depth review. Totally agree that this is a great release. My original thought hearing about it was that it wasn’t an integral purchase, but I had bought it anyway and agree with you. Plus, it’s great to support lala land and the hopes that they release the other bond scores. Hoping that with the anniversary coming up, The Man With the Golden Gun gets the same treatment. We also need updates and expanded editions of Moonraker, A View to a Kill and the incredibly underrated Licence to Kill
On the strength of your video I’ve ordered Goldfinger, I also have many copies of Goldfinger CD’s & LP’s so will also be able to compare this new release with its back catalog. Many Thanks for the video
@@SteveEmmerson I hope you really enjoy it! I was so unbelievably impressed by the sound quality of the new master that I wanted to try and review it as best as I possibly could. I know most will be wondering if it’s worthwhile since they were not able to source the complete score. Having the Newley demo on the same disc with film order is one inducement, but the other big draw is having a brand new restoration of the single mix.
Just played the CD a couple of times on different equipment, what a fantastic job the guys at La La Land have done with this the way they’ve bought out the brass is stunning every aspect this release is staggering can’t believe I held back on getting this but I do have several copies on various platforms as I’ve said before here everything Chris Malone touches turns into gold on this release he seems to have the Midas Touch
Unsurprisingly, the reason behind the four missing tracks on the US version comes down to money. In the UK, royalties were paid on the album as a unit, regardless of what the content was. In the United States, however, royalties were paid *per track*, which meant that it was signficantly more expensive to release an album with 14 songs than it was to release one with just 11 or 12. This is also the primary reason why US Beatles albums typically featured 11 or 12 tracks as opposed to the UK versions which featured 14.
@@Ninjabob42069 that makes perfect sense. I knew of that factor on Beatles and other albums but it never dawned on me that it would explain the Goldfinger soundtrack. Thank you!!
Ah yes! GOLDFINGER is my favorite 007 film of them all. I've seen all the Bond films in their initial theatrical releases and I can remember this song was so popular at the time of release that people applauded it as soon as the Robert Brownjohn main titles appeared on the screen. GOLDFINGER was so popular that all my friends had this LP at home, and Bassy's 45 single was in plenty of jukeboxes at the time as well.
Great review. I am hoping that La La Land will reissue on Pierce Brosnan era Soundtracks on Vinyl. Waiting a long time and can only hope. Maybe with your knowledge, maybe you can update us if you've heard anything on that front.
@@badvinyl4531 I know they’re hoping to do more CDs but if demand was high vinyl would be possible though it would require multiple discs for complete longer scores.
I live in Canada and just ordered a copy from La La Land Records so worth going to their site, shipping is a bit pricey but at least you can purchase one. I will most likely play my early pressing Canadian stereo LP and then have a listen to the CD. The difference in sound quality should be revealing.....
@@TheKyotoKid I hate that the boutique labels have to charge so much and even more so for international shipping. I have to pick and choose which releases to pick up because I can only afford one or two at a time so I definitely understand. When it’s so well done like this I try to detail the release as much as possible so people can get an idea if they think their money will be well spent. Hope you enjoy!!
@@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader I concur, there were a number of releases I was quite interested in but after conversion to Canadian the result is having to be very selective, unfortunately. I saw this video by accident but thanks to your review I ordered a copy otherwise I would have never known. There a quite a few sold out CDs I missed but at least I am now aware of La La Land!
Agreed! I think the sound quality of the new CD is a great improvement and a fuller range compared to the past CD. Not quite as many deep-cut additions as compared to the other 60th CD releases so far, but still super fantastic and well worth it for the sound -and for that great single version of the theme, which I always thought had a better (more relaxed?) vocal vibe. Hoping for more John Barry anniversary CDs in this series! And maybe someday we'll even see the movie get its due with a complete sound restoration. Thanks! -Jason (Spy Vibe)
As usual, an excellent, very informative and thorough deep dive Crusader! I received my copy 2 weeks ago, and, yes, the sound is amazing, and love that it's resequenced in film order. As a Bond fan & OST collector, I have every GF (LP & CD plus cassette) you have displayed behind you, except my UK LP is a 1980s re-issue. I also have a 45 re-issue of the Bassey theme. My only disappointment with the 60th Ann is that LLL wasn't able to expand the score with the unreleased cues. In interviews, as you probably know, John Barry has said his GF score was the favorite of his Bond scores. However, Barry knew that many fans felt his OHMSS score was the best. I have appreciated your vids since your deep dive in your Bond OST LP collection. Take care Crusader!
@@user-ChicagoJoe19 Thank you!! Considering what sources still exist and that they couldn’t get the complete score I think the team achieved miracles with the surviving materials. I didn’t expect it to be this much of an improvement so I was blown away. The Criterion LD isolated track on the analog is unfortunately, the best primary source, for the missing cues although the quality is not super great. The only other option is trying to use the awful 5.1 remix stems and reconstructing the score that way for the missing pieces but either option you’ve got lots of source defects and dialogue and effects bleeding in.
@@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader The same issues (bleeding sound effects, etc) were also a problem with the recent Golden Age of Science Fiction cd volumes releases on the BSX/Dragon Domain label. However, they seemed to have done a fair job of restoration at least with the Vol 3 I bought which features music from Elmer Bernstein & Edwin Ashley from 3 1950s films. Have you ever bought or heard any info on the sound quality of the bootleg Bond complete OSTs available in/from Japan??
...yes, the Burlingame book is definitely a must-have. May I also reccommend, if you don't already have, the book "John Barry Plays 007" by Geoff Leonard & Pete Walker (who've written other books on Barry with Burlingame) Barry Plays 007 has somewhat similar text as the Burlingame book, but covers, of course, only the Barry Bond scores. However, it has far more extensive color photos, especially of the front covers of the various Barry Bond OSTs and countless re-recordings released.
@@user-ChicagoJoe19 thanks for the reminder, I’ve really got to look into those. I see now on Lulu they have several different volumes so I guess I’ll just pick one and start from there.
@@RogerMoore2027 the restoration of the single mix is at least brand new as an inducement. I find the improvement in the album tracks substantial but can understand if people just want to stick with the 2003 remaster.
Order direct from La La Land exclusively in the US: lalalandrecords.com/goldfinger-60th-anniversary-edition-remastered-limited-edition/
Or the official 007 Store for international orders: 007store.com/en-us/collections/james-bond-music/products/james-bond-goldfinger-soundtrack-cd-60th-anniversary-expanded-remastered-edition?variant=53596676030849
Imperative Bond fans pick this up if at all possible because, at the very least, we need to support LaLaLand with their Bond Remasters as it shows how much we need them todo ALL the scores.
Fantastic and in-depth review. Totally agree that this is a great release. My original thought hearing about it was that it wasn’t an integral purchase, but I had bought it anyway and agree with you. Plus, it’s great to support lala land and the hopes that they release the other bond scores. Hoping that with the anniversary coming up, The Man With the Golden Gun gets the same treatment.
We also need updates and expanded editions of Moonraker, A View to a Kill and the incredibly underrated Licence to Kill
On the strength of your video I’ve ordered Goldfinger, I also have many copies of Goldfinger CD’s & LP’s so will also be able to compare this new release with its back catalog. Many Thanks for the video
@@SteveEmmerson I hope you really enjoy it! I was so unbelievably impressed by the sound quality of the new master that I wanted to try and review it as best as I possibly could. I know most will be wondering if it’s worthwhile since they were not able to source the complete score. Having the Newley demo on the same disc with film order is one inducement, but the other big draw is having a brand new restoration of the single mix.
Just played the CD a couple of times on different equipment, what a fantastic job the guys at La La Land have done with this the way they’ve bought out the brass is stunning every aspect this release is staggering can’t believe I held back on getting this but I do have several copies on various platforms as I’ve said before here everything Chris Malone touches turns into gold on this release he seems to have the Midas Touch
Unsurprisingly, the reason behind the four missing tracks on the US version comes down to money. In the UK, royalties were paid on the album as a unit, regardless of what the content was. In the United States, however, royalties were paid *per track*, which meant that it was signficantly more expensive to release an album with 14 songs than it was to release one with just 11 or 12. This is also the primary reason why US Beatles albums typically featured 11 or 12 tracks as opposed to the UK versions which featured 14.
@@Ninjabob42069 that makes perfect sense. I knew of that factor on Beatles and other albums but it never dawned on me that it would explain the Goldfinger soundtrack. Thank you!!
“I love gold!” - Goldmember
Perfect timing, was in the mailbox this morning.
I was waiting for this. Thank you.
Thank you!
Ah yes! GOLDFINGER is my favorite 007 film of them all. I've seen all the Bond films in their initial theatrical releases and I can remember this song was so popular at the time of release that people applauded it as soon as the Robert Brownjohn main titles appeared on the screen. GOLDFINGER was so popular that all my friends had this LP at home, and Bassy's 45 single was in plenty of jukeboxes at the time as well.
Just purchased as you were speaking, from the Bond store 👌
Great review. I am hoping that La La Land will reissue on Pierce Brosnan era Soundtracks on Vinyl. Waiting a long time and can only hope. Maybe with your knowledge, maybe you can update us if you've heard anything on that front.
@@badvinyl4531 I know they’re hoping to do more CDs but if demand was high vinyl would be possible though it would require multiple discs for complete longer scores.
I live in Canada and just ordered a copy from La La Land Records so worth going to their site, shipping is a bit pricey but at least you can purchase one. I will most likely play my early pressing Canadian stereo LP and then have a listen to the CD. The difference in sound quality should be revealing.....
@@TheKyotoKid I hate that the boutique labels have to charge so much and even more so for international shipping. I have to pick and choose which releases to pick up because I can only afford one or two at a time so I definitely understand. When it’s so well done like this I try to detail the release as much as possible so people can get an idea if they think their money will be well spent.
Hope you enjoy!!
@@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader I concur, there were a number of releases I was quite interested in but after conversion to Canadian the result is having to be very selective, unfortunately. I saw this video by accident but thanks to your review I ordered a copy otherwise I would have never known. There a quite a few sold out CDs I missed but at least I am now aware of La La Land!
Agreed! I think the sound quality of the new CD is a great improvement and a fuller range compared to the past CD. Not quite as many deep-cut additions as compared to the other 60th CD releases so far, but still super fantastic and well worth it for the sound -and for that great single version of the theme, which I always thought had a better (more relaxed?) vocal vibe. Hoping for more John Barry anniversary CDs in this series! And maybe someday we'll even see the movie get its due with a complete sound restoration. Thanks! -Jason (Spy Vibe)
As usual, an excellent, very informative and thorough deep dive Crusader!
I received my copy 2 weeks ago, and, yes, the sound is amazing, and love that it's resequenced in film order.
As a Bond fan & OST collector, I have every GF (LP & CD plus cassette) you have displayed behind you, except my UK LP is a 1980s re-issue. I also have a 45 re-issue of the Bassey theme.
My only disappointment with the 60th Ann is that LLL wasn't able to expand the score with the unreleased cues.
In interviews, as you probably know, John Barry has said his GF score was the favorite of his Bond scores. However, Barry knew that many fans felt his OHMSS score was the best.
I have appreciated your vids since your deep dive in your Bond OST LP collection. Take care Crusader!
@@user-ChicagoJoe19 Thank you!! Considering what sources still exist and that they couldn’t get the complete score I think the team achieved miracles with the surviving materials. I didn’t expect it to be this much of an improvement so I was blown away. The Criterion LD isolated track on the analog is unfortunately, the best primary source, for the missing cues although the quality is not super great. The only other option is trying to use the awful 5.1 remix stems and reconstructing the score that way for the missing pieces but either option you’ve got lots of source defects and dialogue and effects bleeding in.
@@DamnFoolIdealisticCrusader
The same issues (bleeding sound effects, etc) were also a problem with the recent Golden Age of Science Fiction cd volumes releases on the BSX/Dragon Domain label.
However, they seemed to have done a fair job of restoration at least with the Vol 3 I bought which features music from Elmer Bernstein & Edwin Ashley from 3 1950s films.
Have you ever bought or heard any info on the sound quality of the bootleg Bond complete OSTs available in/from Japan??
@ no I hadn’t. I assumed they were like the fan attempts with the 5.1 remixes.
...yes, the Burlingame book is definitely a must-have. May I also reccommend, if you don't already have, the book "John Barry Plays 007" by Geoff Leonard & Pete Walker (who've written other books on Barry with Burlingame)
Barry Plays 007 has somewhat similar text as the Burlingame book, but covers, of course, only the Barry Bond scores.
However, it has far more extensive color photos, especially of the front covers of the various Barry Bond OSTs and countless re-recordings released.
@@user-ChicagoJoe19 thanks for the reminder, I’ve really got to look into those. I see now on Lulu they have several different volumes so I guess I’ll just pick one and start from there.
I all I can hear is Shirley Bassey screaming GOLDFINGAAAA while watching this vid. Keep going stong Crusader
Good timing. They just re-elected President Goldfinger.
This is not impressive at all but majorly boring. This basically was already released, as in, 10 years ago. Quality seems the same.
@@RogerMoore2027 the restoration of the single mix is at least brand new as an inducement. I find the improvement in the album tracks substantial but can understand if people just want to stick with the 2003 remaster.