Rare 1971 French Ennio Morricone compilation LP

Rare 1971 French Ennio Morricone compilation LP 

It’s always nice to find a piece of Eastwood related vinyl to add to the collection, so today was particularly rewarding. This original French Ennio Morricone compilation album dates from November 1971. Ennio Morricone – Les Bandes Sonores De Ses Films was released on the Orange RCA Victor – 741021 label.

I had never come across this one before, but it caught my attention immediately as the sleeve was a full colour image from the climax of Leone’s A Fistful of Dollars (1964). It’s the same image which appeared on the German 7” single from 1965 – although it appeared on the single in b/w as opposed to colour. 

Consisting of 12 tracks, the LP also contains a few collaborations with other composers such as Carlo Alberto Rossi, Sergio Bardotti and Gillo Pontecorvo – but in general, the majority is made up of Morricone compositions. The reverse also features a photo of Clint standing in the saloon entrance from A Fistful of Dollars. 

A nice addition to the vinyl collection and well worth looking out for if vinyl collecting is your thing. This release also had a 1971 release on 8-Track Cartridge (LP8S 21132) and a 1972 release on audio cassette (RCA – 6.010). 

Below. The 8 Track and audio cassette versions