2001: A Space Odyssey - Movie Soundtrack

Arguably the most iconic movie soundtrack of all time. Own this original pressing. 

"2001: A Space Odyssey" - Original Soundtrack is the soundtrack album for Stanley Kubrick's groundbreaking 1968 science fiction film 2001: A Space Odyssey. The film's soundtrack is renowned for its eclectic mix of classical music, avant-garde compositions, and innovative sound design, which play a crucial role in the film's impact and atmosphere.

Release Information

• Composer/Artists: Various (including Richard Strauss, Johann Strauss II, György Ligeti, and more)
• Album Title: 2001: A Space Odyssey – Original Soundtrack
• Release Date: 1968
• Label: MGM Records (original), other labels for reissues
• Genre: Classical, Avant-Garde, Soundtrack

Album Artwork

• Cover Art: The cover typically features the iconic imagery from the film, including the monolith and the distinctive visual style associated with 2001: A Space Odyssey. The design reflects the film's futuristic and enigmatic aesthetic.

Track List

Side One:

1. "Also Sprach Zarathustra" (Richard Strauss) – 1:50
2. "The Blue Danube" (Johann Strauss II) – 4:13
3. "March from A Clockwork Orange" (adaptation of Ludwig van Beethoven’s "A Clockwork Orange") – 2:00
4. "Sonata No. 1 in D Major" (György Ligeti) – 4:23

Side Two:

1. "Atmospheres" (György Ligeti) – 6:11
2. "Lux Aeterna" (György Ligeti) – 4:16
3. "Requiem" (György Ligeti) – 5:47
4. "Tango" (adaptation of Béla Bartók’s "Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta") – 2:55