IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE (1953) - Soundtrack score compilation

Here's a special compilation for fans of one of the best sci-fi films of the 50's, and one of Universal's best sci-fi films of that era. Tracks are compiled from both the recordings conducted by Masatoshi Mitsumoto, as well as one track conducted by Henry Mancini (who contributed music to the film), and an additional track by Dick Jacobs and his Orchestra (presented twice: with the narration and effects, and without)...the Mancini and Jacobs albums can be found in their entirety elsewhere on this blog. CD rips at 320k. Link is in the comment area.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1943) - Lux Radio Theatre broadcast

Radio adaption of the hit Universal remake of the Lon Chaney classic. Hosted by Cecil B. DeMille, but does not star Claude Rains (who reportedly didn't care much for the medium of radio), but does star Basil Rathbone, and two of the film's stars: Susanna Foster and Nelson Eddy. My own CD rip at 128k (had to keep the filesize down for faster uploading/downloading, but considering the age of the material it still sounds great). Link is in the comment area.

THE WORDS & THE MUSIC OF FRANKENSTEIN (1999)

Lovingly compiled by Rob Zombie, who is obviously a fan of the classic Universal horrors, this great compilation contains music and dialogue excerpts from Universal's first three FRANKENSTEIN films: Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935), and Son of Frankenstein (1939). My own CD rip at 128k (had to keep the filesize down for faster uploading/downloading, but considering the age of the material, it still sounds great). Link is in the comment area.

CHILLER (1989) - Erich Kunzel/Cincinnati Pops

Including this one not only because of a couple of Universal-related music selections (Psycho, and Alfred Hitchcock Presents), but mainly because of the inclusion of a short suite of music from The Bride of Frankenstein (Track 11: 1. Prelude/2. Minuet/3. Pastorale & March). 320k CD rip. Link is in the comment area.
Tracks:
1. Opening Sequence
2. Overture To The Phantom Of The Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber)
3. Night On Bald Mountain
4. Danse Macabre
5. March To The Scaffold From Symphonie Fantastique
6. Pandemonium From The Damnation Of Faust
7. In The Hall Of The Mountain King From Peer Gynt
8. Synthesizer Effects
9. Theme From The Twilight Zone
10. 12,000 Volts
11. The Bride of Frankenstein: 1. Prelude/2. Minuet/3. Pastorale & March
12. Sleigh Ride From The Devil And Daniel Webster
13. Psycho: Prelude
14. Psycho: The Mad House
15. Psycho: Murder
16. Overture To Sleuth
17. Television Noise
18. The Light From Poltergeist
19. Super Sleuth From Without A Clue
20. Funeral March Of A Marionette (Alfred Hitchcock Presents)

MANCINI IN SURROUND (1990)

This one is posted because it includes three music selections from Universal horror/sci-fi scores Henry Mancini worked on in the 1950's. Link is in the comment area.
Track listing
1. SURROUND FANTASTIQUE (00:54)
2. ARCTIC WHALE HUNT (04:00)from THE WHITE DAWN
3. theme from (02:35)MOMMY DEAREST
4. Main title (02:15)FRENZY (rejected)
5. THE MONSTER GETS MARK (06:47) from THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON
6. THE THING STRIKES/DESERT RENDEZVOUS (04:45) from IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE
7. TERROR STRIKES (03:15) from TARANTULA
8. CASEY'S THEME (02:40)from FEAR
9. LITTLE BOYS (03:33)from THE MAN WHO LOVED WOMEN
10. MAIN TITLE (04:49)from THE PRISONER OF ZENDA(tracks 10-12)
11. CORONATION WALTZ (03:11)
12. CROQUETTE (02:54)
13. MAIN TITLE (03:18)from NIGHTWING
14. SUPER SLEUTH (02:29)from WITHOUT A CLUE (tracks 14-15)
15. END TITLE (02:47)
16. SUNSET THEME (02:01)from SUNSET (tracks 16-18)
17. CHERYL'S THEME (04:05)
18. THE COWBOYS (03:56)

MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES (1957) - Frank Skinner

Biopic of Lon Chaney Sr., lovingly scored by Frank Skinner (who scored several classic Universal horror films). Link is in the comment area.
Tracks:
1. Main Title (06:50)
2. Forgiveness (04:20)
3. Apprehension (03:18)
4. In Stitches (03:35)
5. Married Strangers (01:29)
6. Box Of Tricks (02:19)
7. Family Circle (08:46)
8. Frightened Father (06:28)
9. End Title (02:27

FRANKENSTEIN (1931 - Guiseppe Becce & Bernhard Kaun) and BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935 - Franz Waxman)

Well, I had debated whether I should post this one.....frankly, most of these Soundtrack Factory releases are regarded as being less-than-substantial quality taken directly from the movies themselves.....but even so (and I plan on posting "The Words & Music of Frankenstein" which is much, much better), this is a "legit" bootleg and does exist, so for those of you who want this, here it is. Link is in the comment area.
Tracks:
1. Introduction (00:54)
2. Main Title / Neighbour Burial (01:18)
3. The Birth Of The Monster (01:11)
4. The Monster Meets The Little Girl (01:32)
5. End Title (01:11)
6. Main Title (01:54)
7. The Monster Live (03:32)
8. Dr. Pretorius Arrives (01:40)
9. The Miniature Creatures (01:17)
10. Pursuit Capture And Escape (05:42)
11. The Blind Man (02:01)
12. Friends (02:36)
13. The Monster Meet Dr. Pretorius (02:39)
14. Working Under Pressure (02:10)
15. The Birth Of The Bride (05:32)
16. The Mate Refuses The Monster (04:24)
17. End Title (00:35)
18. Complete Suite* (12:57) *Bonus Track

FRANKENSTEIN - The complete unedited 1932 radio serial

Not specifically an adaption of the 1931 Universal classic, but presented on radio in 13 parts one year later. The album cover images seen here are from the 1960's LP release, which used photos of Boris Karloff and Colin Clive from the Universal film. That particular LP condensed the episodes down into a two-hour presentation by removing the credits and weekly recaps of the episodes. The entire 3-hours, completely unedited 13-part serial can be found here at the wonderful RadioLovers site (unfortunately only at 32kbps, but it works for the age of the material): http://www.radiolovers.com/pages/frankenstein.htm
I remebered that I happened to have this serial as a bonus feature on a budget DVD and can possibly try to eventually do my own rip at a higher bitrate sometime in the future.

FRANKENSTEIN: THE TRUE STORY (1973) - Gil Melle

Rare unreleased promo score for Universal's brilliant tv adaption of the Frankenstein tale (although less "true" than the title claimed). Photo above is an original newspaper/tv guide ad mat for the premiere of Part 1. Great score for a tv classic. Link is in the comment area.

ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948) - The Complete Soundtrack

Originally created and posted by the now-gone Soundtrack Rarities (and THANKS for this, my favorite Abbott & Costello film!), here's the entire soundtrack of the movie containing all the dialogue and composer Frank Skinner's great, never-released score. DVD rip at 320k. LInk is in the comment area.

THE BLACK CAT (1934) - Complete Music Score (with dialogue & sound effects)

The music is almost non-stop throughout this, my favorite Universal horror classic (and probably the strangest one the studio ever did back then), so this DVD rip is practically the entire soundtrack of the movie, but does contain all of the music heard in the film. Originally created and posted by the now-gone Soundtrack Rarities blog. Link is in the comments area.

BILLY & MANDY'S BIG BOOGEY ADVENTURE (2007)

Okay, not particularly Universal-related musically, but watch the movie next time Cartoon Network shows it....in the trial scene in the underworld, several caricatures of various Universal monsters can be seen, including The Bride of Frankenstein, etc. Show creator Maxwell Atoms is obviously a fan of classic horror films. 320K DVD/CD rip originally created and posted by the now-gone Soundtrack Rarities blog, this "mini-soundtrack" combines eight tracks ripped directly from the DVD, plus a collection of additional disco tunes with "Boogie" in the title. Link is in the comment area.

SON OF FRANKENSTEIN, THE INVISIBLE MAN RETURNS, THE WOLF MAN - Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner

Great collection of three outstanding Universal scores by Hans J. Salter, and Frank Skinner. Originally ripped and posted by the now-gone Soundtrack Rarities blog. Links are in the comment area.

THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN (1957) - Hans J. Salter

This compilation (originally put together and posted by the now-gone Soundtrack rarities blog) appears to be put together from both the tracks on the "Creature From The Black Lagoon" album listed below here, and the one track from the "Themes From Horror Movies" album listed further up here. Kinda nice to have a collection of only the music from what is probably Universal's best sci-fi thriller they ever made during the 1950's. Link is in the comments area.
Tracks (320k):
01 The Incredible Shrinking Man Main Titles
02 The Incredible Shrinking Man suite
03 Finale Speech - Dialogue and Music
04 The Incredible Shrinking Man End Cast Credits
05 Theme from THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN - Music Only
06 Theme from THE INCREDIBLE SHRINKING MAN - with Narration and sound effects (128k)
TOTAL TIME: 27 minutes

HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944) - Hans J. Salter

Actually co-composed by Salter and Paul Dessau, this is the recording of the complete score....all the music from the movie (a particular Universal fave of mine). Links are in the comments area.

DRACULA (1931) - The 1999 score by Philip Glass and The Cronos Quartet

The controversial but haunting new score by Philip Glass to the Bela Lugosi classic...which never had a music score. Brilliant, but overplayed throughout the entire movie (its one fault.....there's hardly a scene that plays without Glass' score). Links are in the comment area.

THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935) - Franz Waxman

Starting off with THE great Universal horror score of all time....Franz Waxman's groundbreaking music for "The Bride of Frankenstein". The Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Kenneth Alywn. Contains a short suite of music from Waxman's 1936 score for "The Invisible Ray".
Link is in the comments area.