LA VIA DELLA DROGA (180 Gr. Vinyl Crystal Gatefold Limited Edt.)

The term ‘cult’, in reference to artistic productions, can have two meanings: the first concerns those works that have become so famous by crossing the barriers of a specific genre of belonging and being part of a global culture, something that one can’t be unaware of; the second one refers to what was unjustly neglected at the time of its release, and that has only recently been rediscovered and re-evaluated by a small group of enthusiasts.

In this second sense, “La via della droga” (mainly exported as “The Heroine Busters” or “Dealer Connection”) is a totally cult film: a serious crime movie, coming out when (1977) the genre was already losing it at the expense of the cheaper ‘Italian comedy’, could not last long. And so it was, in fact, despite the presence of the actor David Hemmings, the same starring in"Deep Red".

An even more cult item is Goblin’s soundtrack, here in a 4-piece configuration (Simonetti / Morante / Pignatelli / Marangolo) immediately after the recording of “Suspiria” and keyboardist Guarini’s resignation. It had been necessary to wait until the ’90s for an official publication of those songs that remained completely unedited for over two decades.

It’s the first vinyl edition ever, with new artwork and a poster attached with reproductions of flyers and lobby cards of the film. The vinyl also, in white color, carries tracks that hadn’t yet seen the light outside of the movie, for a total of over 34 cuts! In a few words: the most complete version ever released of this hidden gem!!!!

Please note for shipping purposes this counts as 6 discs

1. Tema, M1, M4, titoli di coda, completa
2. Hong Kong titoli di testa, M2
3. Cartagena, M3
4. L’arrivo dei corrieri, M5
5. L’appostamento, M6
6. Blitz in albergo, M7
7. Cappotto di droga, M8
8. Pestaggio, M9
9. Crisi d’astinenza, M10
10. Eroina, M11
11. Eroina, M11, versione inutilizzata
12. Abiezione / Evasione, M12+M13
13. Fabio e Mike, M14
14. Lesbo psichedelico, M15
15. Lesbo psichedelico, M15, inutilizzata
16. Caccia all’uomo, M16
17. Trasferta a Genova, M17
18. Rapina in gioielleria, M18
19. La fine di Gillo e Vera, M19
20. La fine di Gillo e Vera, M19, inutilizzata
21. L’esca, M20
22. Palazzo di giustizia, M21
23. Sparatoria in Pretura, M22
24. Fuga in motocicletta, M23
25. Pedinamento 1, M24
26. Pedinamento 2, M25
27. Irruzione alla Chemical, M26 I/II
28. Corsa a perdifiato, M27
29. Nel cantiere, M28
30. Braccato, M29
31. Nel tunnel, M30
32. Motocross a Caracalla, M31, inut
33. Duello aereo, M32, inutilizzata
34. Amsterdam - Hong Kong - Cartagena - Roma - New York, M1-M4 versione film