The Iron Giant OST (Deluxe Edition)

I’d forgotten how much of Kamen’s score exists beyond the film’s famous cues—this deluxe set’s 64 minutes finally gives the quieter, more mournful passages room to breathe, and the alternates and demos feel like a genuine peek into the composer’s workshop. The vinyl itself is quiet and well-pressed,

The 64-minute runtime on this deluxe edition is exactly what I wanted—the alternates and demos give the score so much more depth. It arrived well-packed and sounds warm on my turntable. My only small wish is for a liner note booklet to go with it.

The sound quality on this 12-inch vinyl is superb—the orchestral warmth of Kamen’s score really comes through. I just wish the alternate takes were more distinctly labeled on the sleeve, as I had to reference the tracklist online to tell them apart. Still, a must-have for any fan of the film.