Mondo Is Teaming Up With Vinyl Films To Release The SAY ANYTHING Soundtrack On Vinyl

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“I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen.”

Movie fans of a certain age probably remember the first time they heard that line — just one of the many iconic lines from Cameron Crowe’s directorial debut, Say Anything. Even if you’re too young to remember seeing the 1989 movie on the big screen, you’re probably still familiar with trench coat-wearing Lloyd Dobler (John Cusak) serenading Diane Court (Ione Skye) while Peter Gabriels’ “In Your Eyes” blasts from the boom box he’s holding over his head. It’s an image that’s become one of the most enduring images in romance film history.

Music has always played a big part in Crowe’s films. Which makes sense, since the writer/director got his start as a teenager working as a journalist for Rolling Stone Magazine. Now, Mondo and Vinyl Films are reaming up to celebrate Crowe’s filmography by releasing expanded soundtracks of some of his films on vinyl throughout 2021, starting with Say Anything.

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The 2-disc Say Anything set goes on sale at Mondoshop.com at noon on February 3rd. It contains the original Say Anything soundtrack album, plus an entire additional disc of music featuring previously unreleased demos written and recorded for the film — including long-lost demo recordings of the “Joe Lies” songs as performed by Nancy Wilson for Lili Taylor.

“We love Mondo. Their work celebrates the same passionate, fun and fan-centric approach we’ve always tried to bring to our movies and soundtracks,” said filmmaker Cameron Crowe. “Working with Mondo on our vinyl releases and the rarity-filled packages… well, it’s a sonic dream come true.”

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The set also features a 16-page booklet containing never before seen photos and new liner notes with the film’s writer/director Cameron Crowe, stars John Cusack, Ione Skye, Lili Taylor, and composer Nancy Wilson, and much more.

“Say Anything’s musical legacy has been tragically distilled down to a hit single – the iconic ‘boombox scene,’ in which John Cusack defined heartaches for an entire generation, set to the legendary song ‘In Your Eyes’ by Peter Gabriel,” said Mo Shafeek, Mondo Creative Director of Music.

“But to me, this entire soundtrack is the legendary debut album of Cameron Crowe’s absolutely essential discography, and what we’ve unearthed 30 years later for this expanded edition is nothing less than essential for fans of his films.”

Here’s what you’ll find in the expanded set:

DISC ONE

Remastered original 1989 soundtrack

DISC TWO

Bonus tracks, and never before released demos including “The Joe Lies Demos” recorded by Nancy Wilson for Lili Taylor. A 16-Page booklet with never before seen photos, and liner notes from the film’s writer/director Cameron Crowe, stars John Cusack, Ione Sky, Lili Taylor and composer Nancy Wilson and more!

TRACKLIST

SIDE ONE

1. All For Love – Nancy Wilson

2. Cult of Personality (Live) – Living Colour

3. One Big Rush – Joe Satriani

4. You Want It – Cheap Trick

5. Taste The Pain – Red Hot Chili Peppers

SIDE TWO

1. In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel

2. Stripped (Live) – Depeche Mode

3. Skankin’ To The Beat – Fishbone

4. Within’ Your Reach – The Replacements

5. Keeping The Dream Alive – Freiheit

SIDE THREE – BONUS TRACKS

1. Take Five – Dave Brubeck

2. Toy Box – Soundgarden

3. Back In The Saddle – Aerosmith

4. Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) – Looking Glass

5. Turn The Other Way – Fishbone

SIDE FOUR – BONUS TRACKS AND DEMOS

1. A Girl Like You (Demo) – The Smithereens

2. Sit Down I think I Love You (Demo) – Nancy Wilson

3. The Joe Lies Demos – Nancy Wilson
   i. He Hurts Me
   ii. That Will Never Be Me
   iii. He Cries
   iv. Man Child

4. In Your Eyes (Live) – Peter Gabriel

Mondo also plans to release several other Cameron Crowe vinyl soundtracks including Singles, and Jerry Maguire later in 2021.

H/T: Mondoshop.com