Ahead of the highly anticipated James Bond film, No Time To Die on October 8, The Best Of Bond…James Bond offers a new collection that gathers the best of the film’s iconic theme songs.
The compilation includes “No Time To Die” by Billie Eilish from the 25th film in the series, along with Adele’s “Skyfall” from Skyfall, the highest-grossing Bond film to date, and Sam Smith’s Spectre theme, “Writing’s On the Wall,”
The vinyl is available as a digital download and a 2CD set; on October 8, 3LP black vinyl will be released, plus a limited-edition gold vinyl will be available exclusively via uDiscover Music and Sound of Vinyl.
Each compilation features celebrated theme songs from the longest-running film franchise in history. The Best Of Bond…James Bond is available for purchase and vinyl preorder.
In addition to Billie Eilish, Adele, and Sam Smith, the signature instrumental “James Bond Theme” by The John Barry Orchestra is included on the project, which remains one of the most recognizable themes from film.
The collection also includes Dame Shirley Bassey (“Goldfinger,” “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Moonraker”). With “Goldfinger,” Bassey achieved her first Top 10 hit, reaching No.8 on The Billboard Hot 100 and No.2 on the Adult Contemporary charts.
Bassey made her Oscars debut at the 85th Academy Awards, where she performed a stirring rendition of “Goldfinger” as part of the telecast’s James Bond 50th Anniversary tribute, which was celebrated by UMe with vinyl reissues of long-out-of-print soundtracks to Dr. No, Goldfinger, and Live And Let Die.
Along with Louis Armstrong (“We Have All The Time In The World”), Nancy Sinatra (“You Only Live Twice”), Lulu (“The Man With The Golden Gun”), The Best Of Bond…James Bond also includes Paul McCartney & Wings (“Live And Let Die”). Written by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney, performed by Paul McCartney & Wings, and produced by former Beatles producer George Martin, the title theme song hit No.2 on the chart, and it was nominated for both a GRAMMY Award, for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) / Best Background Arrangement, and an Academy Award, for Best Original Song.
The single “Live And Let Die” became the first Bond theme song to win a GRAMMY award (Best Pop Vocal Performance, 1973), and the song continues to be a highlight in McCartney’s live performances.
Today also sees the release of two original Hans Zimmer songs for the No Time To Die soundtrack, “Matera” and “Shouldn’t We Get To Know Each Other First,” officially out on October 1.
Pre-order The Best Of Bond…James Bond, and view the full tracklisting below.
DISC 1
1. James Bond Theme – The John Barry Orchestra
2. From Russia With Love – Matt Monro
3. Goldfinger – Shirley Bassey
4. Thunderball – Tom Jones
5. You Only Live Twice – Nancy Sinatra
6. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – The John Barry Orchestra
7. We Have All The Time In The World – Louis Armstrong
8. Diamonds Are Forever – Shirley Bassey
9. Live And Let Die – Paul McCartney & Wings
10. The Man With The Golden Gun – Lulu
11. Nobody Does It Better – Carly Simon
12. Moonraker – Shirley Bassey
13. For Your Eyes Only – Sheena Easton
14. All Time High – Rita Coolidge
DISC 2
1. A View To A Kill – Duran Duran
2. The Living Daylights – A-Ha
3. License To Kill – Gladys Knight
4. GoldenEye – Tina Turner
5. Tomorrow Never Dies – Sheryl Crow
6. The World Is Not Enough – Garbage
7. Die Another Day – Madonna
8. You Know My Name – Chris Cornell
9. Another Way To Die – Jack White & Alicia Keys
10. Skyfall – Adele
11. Writing’s On The Wall – Sam Smith
12. No Time To Die – Billie Eilish
3LP
LP1
Side A
1. James Bond Theme – The John Barry Orchestra
2. From Russia With Love – Matt Monro
3. Goldfinger – Shirley Bassey
4. Thunderball – Tom Jones
5. You Only Live Twice – Nancy Sinatra
Side B
1. On Her Majesty’s Secret Service – The John Barry Orchestra
2. We Have All The Time In The World – Louis Armstrong
3. Diamonds Are Forever – Shirley Bassey
4. Live And Let Die – Paul McCartney & Wings
5. The Man With The Golden Gun – Lulu
LP 2
Side A
1. Nobody Does It Better – Carly Simon
2. Moonraker – Shirley Bassey
3. For Your Eyes Only – Sheena Easton
4. All Time High – Rita Coolidge
Side B
1. A View To A Kill – Duran Duran
2. The Living Daylights – A-Ha
3. License To Kill – Gladys Knight
4. GoldenEye – Tina Turner
LP 3
Side A
1. Tomorrow Never Dies – Sheryl Crow
2. The World Is Not Enough – Garbage
3. Die Another Day – Madonna
4. You Know My Name – Chris Cornell
Side B
1. Another Way To Die – Jack White & Alicia Keys
2. Skyfall – Adele
3. Writing’s On The Wall – Sam Smith
4. No Time To Die – Billie Eilish