E.T.: THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL 40th Anniversary Edition (2CD)

In celebration of John Williams’ 90th birthday and the classic film E.T.’s 40th anniversary, La-La Land Records, Universal Music Group, Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment proudly present a 2-CD reissue of our restored, remastered re-issue of legendary composer John Williams’ (JAWS, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, JURASSIC PARK) iconic, original motion picture score to the beloved 1982 classic feature film, E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Dee Wallace, and directed by Steven Spielberg. The incomparable magic of this immortal Academy Award-winning John Williams score ? teeming with wonder, brimming with adventure, enlightening with drama, bursting with joy, overflowing with love ? is showcased here within a deluxe, composer-approved presentation that restores and remasters the original film score, and additionally serves up a first-time remaster of the Grammy-winning 1982 soundtrack album, as well as bonus tracks that include never-before-released alternate cues, the original music to Universal Studios’ theme park attraction “The E.T. Adventure,” and more! Produced by Mike Matessino and Bruce Botnick and mixed and mastered in hi-resolution from original studio vault elements, this special 2-CD release is limited to 5000 units and features exclusive, in-depth liner notes by Matessino, as well as celestially wondrous package design by Jim Titus including new cover art approved by the director. A must for cinema fans of all ages ? this is, without question, a release to phone home about!

NOTE: Aside from the “40th Anniversary” notation and slight revisions to the CD’s front cover, this re-issue utilizes the same master and overall content as our previous 35th Anniversary 2-CD release.
(Imported/ *Non Japan made disc)

Disc 1: Film score presentation

1. Main Title 1:14
2. Far From Home / E.T. Alone 6:57
3. Bait For E.T. 1:45
4. Meeting E.T. 2:08
5. E.T.’s New Home 1:28
6. The Beginning of a Friendship 2:53
7. Toys 3:13
8. I’m Keeping Him 2:20
9. E.T.’s Powers 2:44
10. The Closet * 0:53
11. E.T. and Elliott Get Drunk 2:57
12. Frogs 2:12
13. At Home 5:38
14. The Magic of Halloween 2:55
15. Sending the Signal 3:58
16. Searching For E.T. 4:18
17. Invading Elliott’s House 2:24
18. Stay With Me * 2:24
19. Losing E.T. 2:04
20. E.T. is Alive 4:22
21. The Rescue and Bike Chase 8:07
22. The Departure 7:07
23. End Credits 3:55

Disc 1 total running time:?77:57

Disc 2: Original soundtrack album and additional material

1. Three Million Light Years From Home 3:01
2. Abandoned and Pursued 3:02
3. E.T. and Me 4:54
4. E.T.’s Halloween 4:11
5. Flying 3:25
6. E.T. Phone Home 4:21
7. Over the Moon 2:12
8. Adventure On Earth 15:10
9. The E.T. Adventure * 4:12
10. Far From Home / E.T. Alone (Alternate) ** 7:00
11. The Encounter * 1:49
12. Meeting E.T. (Alternate) * 2:20
13. E.T.’s New Home (Alternate) 1:27
14. The Kiss * 0:49
15. The Levitation * 0:41
16. Searching For E.T. (Alternate) ** 4:19
17. Invading Elliott’s House (Alternate) ** 2:24
18. E.T. is Dying 2:24
19. The Departure (Alternate) 7:06
20. End Credits (Alternate) 3:55

Disc 2 total running time:?78:42


* previously unreleased
** contains previously unreleased material