Giorgio Moroder - Midnight Express (Original Soundtrack) (1978) Vinyl, Chase

Catalog Number:

NBLP-7114

Musical Styles:

1970s, Ambient & Lounge, Disco Funk, Downtempo, Electronic Music, Electro/Synth, Film Score/Soundtrack, Synth-Pop

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened), some tearing near back top left. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Casablanca logo); one seam partially split. Spine is mostly readable with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Chase
2. Love's Theme
3. (Theme From) Midnight Express
4. Istanbul Blues (Vocal)
5. The Wheel
6. Istanbul Opening
7. Cacophoney
8. (Theme From) Midnight Express (Vocal)

About The Record:

Midnight Express (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by Giorgio Moroder, is a groundbreaking electronic score that pioneered the use of fully synthesized music in film, blending pulsating synths, disco rhythms, and atmospheric textures to heighten the tension of the prison drama. A unique and historically significant aspect is that it became the first completely electronic soundtrack to win the Academy Award for Best Original Score, marking a milestone in the evolution of film music and electronic dance genres. The standout track Chase is widely regarded as the album's centerpiece and a fan-favorite, celebrated for its eerie, driving groove that has influenced countless artists in disco, synth-pop, and electronic music. This instrumental piece was released as a hit single, reaching No. 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 48 on the UK Singles Chart. Overall, the album captures Moroder's innovative fusion of technology and cinematic storytelling, solidifying his reputation as a synth pioneer.