Two titles kick off the series for Record Store Day, including Ennio Morricone’s haunting score for the 1977 aquatic thriller, Orca (returning to vinyl for the first time in over 50 years, this special edition is pressed on Blood In The Water-colored vinyl) and the cult-classic soundtrack for Ossie Davis’ seminal cinematic social commentary, 1972’s Black Girl (long-sought-after rarity features all-analog remastering and is pressed on 180-gram Clear Black Swirl-colored vinyl).

Ennio Morricone – Orca – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1-LP, Blood In The Water Vinyl) (North America Exclusive)

Directed by Michael Anderson and starring Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, and Bo Derek, the film centers around an orca whale who seeks revenge on a fishing boat captain (Harris) after he watches him kill his pregnant mate. Propelling Orca’s tension-filled scenes is a highly effective score by Academy Award®-winner Ennio Morricone. The influential Italian composer captures the complex emotions of the title character through a blend of mournful passages and vengeful themes. In addition to deftly arranged orchestration, the score also features the talents of soprano Edda Dell’Orso, whose wordless vocals evoke the poignant sound of whale song.

Returning to vinyl for the first time in over 50 years, this special edition is pressed on Blood In The Water-colored vinyl and presented in a tip-on jacket. As a special bonus, the LP includes a fold-out poster. Dip your toes in, if you dare!

Orca – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Tracklist:

Side A

1. Orca (Main Title)

2. I Primi Ghiacci

3. Intermezzo

4. Dialogo Dei Ricordi

5. La Lotta, La Vittoria, La Morte!

6. Un Ballo In Casa

Side B

1. Notturno Per Un Rinorso

2. L’Attacco E L’Errore

3. Aperture E Incontro

4. Montati L’Arrivo Al Polo

5. Orca Finale (End Titles)

Various Artists – Black Girl – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack [Reel Cut Series] (1-LP, 180-Gram Clear Black Swirl Vinyl)

Based on the play by J.E. Franklin, Black Girl portrays life as a Black woman in 1970s America. Starring Peggy Pettitt, Brock Peters, Leslie Uggams, and Claudia McNeil, the film centers on Billie Jean (Pettitt), a teenage student who strives to follow her dreams and escape the fates of her sisters—both of whom dropped out of high school after becoming pregnant. Released amid the Black Power and feminist movements, Black Girl offered audiences a fresh and important perspective that was rarely seen in Hollywood at the time.

Featuring music by Ed Bogas and Ray Shanklin (the team behind Fritz the Cat and Heavy Traffic), the score blends soul-jazz grooves and funky licks for a supremely pleasing listening experience. Sprinkled in are soulful vocal tracks by the likes of Betty Everett, Rodger Collins, and JJ Malone, while instrumental selections feature performances by the likes of Sonny Stitt, John Hunt, and Merl Saunders.

This long-sought-after rarity features all-analog remastering and is pressed on 180-gram Clear Black Swirl-colored vinyl. Completing the package is a classic tip-on jacket.

Black Girl – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Tracklist:

Side A

1. Black Girl

2. B.J.’s Step

3. Get Me To The Bridge

4. Mother’s Day Song I

5. Power

6. Mother’s Day Song II

7. Black Girl Cue I

8. No World For Dreamers

Side B:

1. I Am Your Mailman

2. What It Is

3. Earl (Still A Pearl)

4. Chock-Lite Puddin’

5. Black Girl Cue II

6. Chock-Lite Puddin’ Cue

7. Sister