Paul Williams - Phantom Of The Paradise (1974) Vinyl LP • Soundtrack

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Catalog Number: SP-3653

CONDITION DETAILS HYPE-STICKERS attached to inner-sleeve. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); small abrasions on back. Inner-sleeve is original (A&M ads). Spine is readable with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Phantom Of The Paradise, by Paul Williams and various artists, is the soundtrack to Brian De Palma's cult rock musical horror film, featuring all-original songs written by Paul Williams that blend genres like 1950s doo-wop, beach rock, glam, and ballads to satirize the music industry. A unique aspect is Paul Williams not only composing the score but also starring as the villainous Swan while performing key tracks, with the songs cleverly pastiching different musical eras and styles to reflect the film's narrative of exploitation and corruption. Fan-favorites and standout tracks include Goodbye, Eddie, Goodbye by The Juicy Fruits for its morbid yet catchy 50s vibe, Phantom's Theme (Beauty and the Beast) performed by Paul Williams as a haunting ballad, Old Souls by Jessica Harper for its emotional depth, and Somebody Super Like You (Beef Construction Song) for its over-the-top glam energy. The album has gained historical significance as part of a beloved cult classic that initially flopped but developed a dedicated following, praised for its witty and inventive music that captures the sinister side of show business. No singles became major hits, and the album itself achieved platinum status over time despite limited initial chart success.
Portions of our "About the Record" section are taken from information gathered from Wikipedia and AllMusic.

TRACK LISTING Goodbye, Eddie, Goodbye (The Juicy Fruits ) Faust (Bill Finley ) Upholstery (The Beach Bums ) Special To Me (Phoenix Audition Song) (Jessica Harper ) Phantom's Theme (Beauty And The Beast) (Paul Williams ) Somebody Super Like You (Beef Construction Song) (The Undead ) Life At Last (Ray Kennedy ) Old Souls (Jessica Harper ) Faust (Paul Williams ) The Hell Of It (Paul Williams )

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