I'll Be Right Here: 'E.T.' Celebrates 40 Years on Earth with New CD, LP Reissues

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Steven Spielberg's magical masterpiece E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial was the highest-grossing movie of all time for more than a decade after its release in 1982, and inspired a new kind of kid-focused, often fantasy-oriented adventure films. The picture also features one of the most enduring scores by legendary composer John Williams, a multiple award winner in its time. As part of a long-running 40th anniversary campaign that's included a terrific making-of book, apparel, a theatrical IMAX reissue and a new Ultra-HD Blu-ray release, two labels are releasing Williams' E.T. soundtrack in some very exciting ways.

La-La Land Records has reissued its definitive 2CD presentation of the score as first released in 2017. Produced and mixed by Williams' chief restorer Mike Matessino and original album producer Bruce Botnick, E.T. still sounds brilliant, offering the full score as heard in the film - the first album to feature all the takes as originally heard and used in the final cut of the film - along with a remaster of Williams' original LP of re-recorded highlights, rare and unissued alternate takes and even a Williams-penned theme for the E.T. Adventure ride that opened at Universal Studios Florida in 1990. Matessino's informative notes and a brilliantly designed cover and package by Jim Titus seal the deal.

Matessino and Botnick's presentation of the film score will also be pressed to vinyl by Mondo this fall. Originally issued by La-La Land in 2018, this 2LP set, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and available in black, "full moon" and "heartlight" color schemes, features brand-new artwork by Dan McCarthy and a new essay on the score by The Second Disc's own Mike Duquette!

Don't miss your chance to add this unforgettable music to your home. La-La Land's CD is available to order now (as are identical re-pressings of the label's double-disc treatment of Williams' Close Encounters of the Third Kind as well as a remastered and expanded 2CD edition of Jurassic Park), while Mondo's vinyl will be available to pre-order Wednesday, August 31 at 12 p.m. CT on the label's official store.

John Williams, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (40th Anniversary Edition) (originally released as La-La Land Records LLLCD 1420, 2017 - reissued La-La Land Records LLLCD 1594, 2022; original film released 1982)

Disc 1: Film score presentation

Main Titles
Far from Home/E.T. Alone
Bait for E.T.
Meeting E.T.
E.T.'s New Home
The Beginning of a Friendship
Toys
I'm Keeping Him
E.T.'s Powers
The Closet
E.T. and Elliott Get Drunk
Frogs
At Home
The Magic of Halloween
Sending the Signal
Searching for E.T.
Invading Elliott's House
Stay with Me
Losing E.T.
E.T. is Alive
The Rescue and Bike Chase
The Departure
End Credits

Tracks 10 and 18 were new to original version of this package. All others released on previous reissues: MCA Records MCAD-11494, 1996 and MCA/UMG Soundtracks 088 112 819-2, 2002

Disc 2: Original soundtrack album and bonus material

Three Million Light Years from Home
Abandoned and Pursued
E.T. and Me
E.T.'s Halloween
Flying
E.T. Phone Home
Over the Moon
Adventure on Earth
The E.T. Adventure
Far from Home/E.T. Alone (Alternate)
The Encounter
Meeting E.T. (Alternate)
E.T.'s New Home (Alternate)
The Kiss
Levitation
Searching for E.T. (Alternate)
Invading Elliott's House (Alternate)
E.T. is Dying
The Departure (Alternate)
End Credits (Alternate)

Tracks 1-8 released as MCA Records 6109, 1982
Tracks 9, portions of Track 10, Tracks 11-12, 14-15 and portions of 17 first released on original version of this package
All other tracks first released on MCA Records MCAD-11494, 1996

John Williams, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (40th Anniversary Edition Vinyl) (originally released as La-La Land Records LLLLP 2004, 2018 - reissued Mondo MOND-279, 2022)

LP 1