There are a ton of exciting movie anniversaries in 2022, but none as historic as Bond…James Bond. The 007 film franchise celebrates 60 years on the big screen, and the series pulled out all the stops this year for the special occasion. This has included many fan-favorite Bond adventures like Dr. No and celestial fall back to the big screen in some markets. There are so many amazing aspects to every Bond entry. However, beyond the great action, cat-loving villains, and cool gadgetry, 007’s music has always been one of the show’s most appealing qualities. Now Bond fans everywhere can celebrate the music of 007 with a new James Bond vinyl set.
The double 12-inch vinyl set includes all of the James Bond songs from the characters’ 25 big-screen missions. Each theme was performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the famous Abbey Road studios. The release also comes in a gatefold sleeve featuring Bond poster art.
The opening title sequence and listening to the title song of each new film is almost as exciting as seeing James Bond himself. Over the past 60 years, Bond has consistently had one of the best soundtracks in movie history. This British spy is the gold standard for how music can elevate a film – it all starts with the agent’s titles which set the thrilling, sometimes romantically dark, atmosphere and classic tone. However, these songs aren’t just some of the best music for movies, they’re also some of the best music in general, and it all starts with Monty Normanthe iconic Bond theme. It’s one of the best musical arrangements in history, but it’s also a theme that everyone knows just by hearing a note of it. As John Williams‘ Superman theme, even if you’ve never seen a Bond movie, you know this brilliantly exciting track is the 007 theme.
However, beyond the original theme, the other Bond titles are equally iconic. Whether it be Shirley Bassey“Goldfinger”, Tom Jones‘ ‘Thunder Ball’, Tina Turner‘s “Goldeneye”, or Adele’s “Skyfall”, no one has a musical legacy quite like 007. Even his underrated tracks like Chris Cornell“You know my name” from Casino Royale Where Sam Smith“Write on the Wall” by Spectrum are musical masterpieces. It doesn’t matter if it’s more modern talents like Billie Eilish or music icons like Nancy Sinatra as you sing the title track, one thing remains the same: you’re still in for a memorable adventure that seamlessly blends classic cinema and romance with the era’s modern action tropes.
It’s rare for a film franchise to last as long as James Bond, with 25 movies and more. However, it has a lot to do with his music. A musical score can make or break a movie, but Bond’s music elevated his franchise to one of the best in movie history. No matter who plays Bond, who directs the movie, or who composes and sings the title song for the latest entry, there’s always something so magical about 007’s sound. It has an emotionally epic weight that few franchises have.
You can pre-order the James Bond 25 Double 12″ Vinyl Set from the official 007 website for $34. The set is expected to ship later this month, just in time for Dr. No60th birthday on October 5, James Bond Day. Until then you can stream the latest Bond movie no time to die on Amazon Prime Video now. You can also listen to some Bond tracks, including Eilish’s “No Time To Die,” below.