E.T. The extraterrestrial: 40th anniversary edition

In celebration of John Williams' 90th birthday and the classic film E.T.'s 40th anniversary, La-La Land Records, Universal Music Group, Universal Studios and Amblin Entertainment proudly present a 2-CD reissue of our restored, remastered re-issue of legendary composer John Williams' (JAWS, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, JURASSIC PARK) iconic, original motion picture score to the beloved 1982 classic feature film, E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL, starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Dee Wallace, and directed by Steven Spielberg. The incomparable magic of this immortal Academy Award-winning John Williams score – teeming with wonder, brimming with adventure, enlightening with drama, bursting with joy, overflowing with love – is showcased here within a deluxe, composer-approved presentation that restores and remasters the original film score, and additionally serves up a first-time remaster of the Grammy-winning 1982 soundtrack album, as well as bonus tracks that include never-before-released alternate cues, the original music to Universal Studios' theme park attraction "The E.T. Adventure," and more! Produced by Mike Matessino and Bruce Botnick and mixed and mastered in hi-resolution from original studio vault elements, this special 2-CD release is limited to 5000 units and features exclusive, in-depth liner notes by Matessino, as well as celestially wondrous package design by Jim Titus including new cover art approved by the director. A must for cinema fans of all ages – this is, without question, a release to phone home about! 

NOTE: Aside from the "40th Anniversary" notation and slight revisions to the CD's front cover, this re-issue utilizes the same master and overall content as our previous 35th Anniversary 2-CD release. 

Tracklist

Disc 1
THE FILM SCORE PRESENTATION
01 Main Title 1:14
02 Far From Home / E.T. Alone 6:57
03 Bait for E.T. 1:45
04 Meeting E.T. 2:08
05 E.T.'s New Home 1:28
06 The Beginning of a Friendship 2:53
07 Toys 3:13
08 I'm Keeping Him 2:20
09 E.T.'s Powers 2:44
10 The Closet * :53
11 E.T. and Elliott Get Drunk 2:57
12 Frogs 2:12
13 At Home 5:38
14 The Magic of Halloween 2:55
15 Sending the Signal 3:58
16 Searching for E.T. 4:18
17 Invading Elliott's House 2:24
18 Stay With Me * 2:24
19 Losing E.T. 2:04
20 E.T. Is Alive 4:22
21 The Rescue and Bike Chase 8:07
22 The Departure 7:07
23 End Credits 3:55

Disc 2
THE 1982 SOUNDTRACK ALBUM
01 Three Million Light Years From Home 3:01
02 Abandoned and Pursued 3:02
03 E.T. and Me 4:54
04 E.T.'s Halloween 4:11
05 Flying 3:25
06 E.T. Phone Home 4:21
07 Over the Moon 2:12
08 Adventure on Earth 15:10

ADDITIONAL MUSIC
09 The E.T. Adventure * 4:12
10 Far From Home / E.T. Alone (alternate) ** 7:00
11 The Encounter * 1:49
12 Meeting E.T. (alternate) * 2:20
13 E.T.'s New Home (alternate) 1:27
14 The Kiss * :49
15 Levitation * :41
16 Searching for E.T. (alternate) 4:19
17 Invading Elliott's House (alternate) ** 2:24
18 E.T. Is Dying 2:24
19 The Departure (alternate) 7:06
20 End Credits (alternate) 3:55

** Contains previously unreleased music
* Previously unreleased music