David Bowie ‘Labyrinth’ Soundtrack Reissue Coming

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David Bowie and Trevor Jones’ iconic soundtrack for Labyrinth, Jim Henson’s enduring fantasy classic film, is being remastered and reissued on vinyl for the first time since its original 1986 release. Long out-of-print, the album will be available May 12 via UMe on 120g vinyl and include the faithfully replicated original jacket and artwork, with the inner sleeve featuring photos of Bowie from the film. Pre-order Labyrinth here.

Praised for its imagery and distinct characters, Labyrinth has been celebrated for being wildly ahead of its time. Directed by Henson and executive produced by George Lucas, the film, which stars Bowie as Jareth, The Goblin King, is full of memorable creatures brought to life by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™, working closely with acclaimed artist and conceptual designer Brian Froud.

In a 1986 interview with Movieline, Bowie recalled his first meeting to discuss the film: “Jim Henson set up a meeting with me while I was doing my 1983 tour in the States, and he outlined the basic concept for Labyrinth and showed me some of Brian Froud’s artwork. I’d always wanted to be involved in the music-writing aspect of a movie that would appeal to children of all ages, as well as everyone else, and I must say that Jim gave me a completely free hand with it. The script itself was terribly amusing without being vicious or spiteful or bloody, and it also had a lot more heart than many other special effects movies. So I was pretty well hooked from the beginning.”

Labyrinth fell between Bowie’s 16th and 17th studio albums, Tonight and Never Let Me Down. He wrote and recorded five original songs for the film, including “Underground,” “As The World Falls Down” and “Magic Dance.”

Watch Bowie’s music video for “Underground”…

All songs were performed by Bowie except “Chilly Down” which was sung by Charles Augins, Richard Bodkin, Kevin Clash, and Danny John-Jules, the actors who voiced the “Firey” creatures in the film.

The 12-track soundtrack is rounded out with Jones’ memorable score. Jones and Henson had previously worked together on the live action fantasy classic, The Dark Crystal.

Labyrinth celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. The film has grown in popularity since its release on June 27, 1986. Last year, a newly restored 4K version of the movie was released in U.S. theaters with a limited engagement theatrical run. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released the film on Blu-ray and as a multi-format 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition. All versions include all-new content and a 24-page Digibook filled with rare photos and a look behind the scenes.

Labyrinth Original Soundtrack Track Listing

SIDE 1
1. Opening Titles Including Underground
2. Into The Labyrinth
3. Magic Dance
4. Sarah
5. Chilly Down
6. Hallucination

SIDE 2
1. As The World Falls Down
2. The Goblin Battle
3. Within You
4. Thirteen O’Clock
5. Home At Last
6. Underground