Hal Ashby's 1971 black - comedy masterpiece, Harold and Maude, has become a cult classic over the past 50 years. Its success is largely due to the amazing soundtrack filled with Cat Stevens' songs. The director was so captivated by Cat Stevens' music from Mona Bone Jakon and Tea for the Tillerman that he campaigned to feature only his material in the film. The soundtrack includes seven songs from the 1970 Island/A&M albums and two non - album tracks, 'Don’t Be Shy' and the movie's unofficial theme, 'If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out'. These non - album tracks were later included in box sets. The original official soundtrack was first released in 2007 in limited quantities on various vinyl colors and is highly collectible. To mark the 50th anniversary of the film, Island / Cat - O - Log / UMC is releasing a new 180g 1LP / 1CD / Digital version on November 26, 2021. It combines the nine original Cat Stevens songs with additional dialogue and instrumental music from the film. Previously undiscovered audio masters have been found, and all audio is remastered at Abbey Road Studios. The new edition also features enhanced packaging with liner notes and photos.
Using this product is simple. If you've got the vinyl LP, just place it on your turntable and let the needle gently drop to start the music. For the CD, pop it into your CD player. You can also play the digital version on your preferred music - playing device. When handling the vinyl, make sure your hands are clean to avoid leaving fingerprints on the record. Keep it in its sleeve when not in use to prevent scratches. For the CD, don't expose it to extreme temperatures or sunlight. The digital version should be stored safely on your device or in cloud storage to avoid data loss. With proper care, you can enjoy this amazing soundtrack for a long time.
