La-La Land Records are releasing an extended version of the Diamonds are Forever soundtrack. to mark the 55th anniversary of Sean Connery’s final appearance in an official 007 movie.

Composer John Barry continues on his mission of creating classic Bond music, unleashing another epic orchestral wonder, pulsating with thematic motifs, and swirling all the film’s thundering action, spycraft and sensuous romance into an intoxicating, exhilarating  knockout of a score. Included within this 2-CD set is the iconic title song “Diamonds Are Forever” by Barry and lyricist Don Black performed by Shirley Bassey in English and Italian.

Produced by Neil S. Bulk, mixed by Chris Malone and mastered by Doug Schwartz, the release has been sourced from the original 1″ 8-track analog scoring masters. The “Score Presentation” reflects the takes and sequencing used for the film, while the “Original Soundtrack Album” has been newly edited and replicates the takes, edits and sequencing of the 1971 soundtrack. Alternate versions and additional source cues round out the package.

Featuring sharp art direction by Dan Goldwasser, with a new front cover designed by Jim Titus, the release also includes exclusive, in-depth liner notes by journalist and author Jon Burlingame. Limited to 5000 units this release is not expected to be around… forever.

The full track listing is here, from where the 2-CD release can be ordered.

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