"ANNABELLE'S WISH" - 1997 Soundtrack CD

It's December, and that means just like the past two years I'll be sharing something Holiday Season - related every Friday this month!

I'm kicking things off with the soundtrack to the long-forgotten TV movie "Annabelle's Wish".

Bits and pieces of this album are online, but not in its entirety, and definitely not for sale or streaming anywhere. That's a shame, because there are some great Country tunes here from Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, Randy Travis, and more!

The entire movie is on YouTube if you'd like to watch it; it's your typical cutesy wholesome Holiday Fluff. And don't forget to grab the soundtrack afterwards! Enjoy!

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"TELL-TALE HEART" & "ADVENTURE OF THE GERMAN STUDENT" - 1997 Win Phillips Audiobook

This is a post I've wanted to make for a long, long time.

Way back in 2008, I shared some of my OOP media with the Children's Records and More blog. In the collection was an audio cassette containing two classic Horror stories narrated, and featuring music by, the legendary Winifred Phillips.

This original rip was very poor (I recorded it using the Aux Out on an old cassette player), but I always figured I could update it at some point.

Years passed, I moved houses, and the cassette was seemingly lost forever. I swore I searched everything I owned, everywhere I had anything stashed, but I simply could not find the cassette.

I tried to find other copies online, but could never find one. I emailed Ms. Phillips herself, hoping I could obtain another copy, but I never received a response.

I felt all hope was lost... until one day this past week. I had moved a bucket of old papers, drawings, and magazines from my shed to my house, in the hopes of digging out a magazine I could've sworn I had still owned to possibly send to CGC for an upcoming signing.

...and there it was.

I have no clue how it got there, but I didn't care. I immediately sent it off to Under Design to get digitized, hoping it would be ready in time for Halloween. Talk about a miracle right at the eleventh hour!

The stories included are Edgar Allan Poe's timeless "The Tell-Tale Heart", and Washington Irving's romantic horror classic "The Adventure of The German Student". Each tale clocks in at a little under a half hour apiece.

These are excellent adaptations. Winifred's slow (and somehow sensual) narration works well in accompaniment with her lush, Gothic orchestral compositions. This is the woman who brought us the music behind "God of War", after all.

In fact, this take on "Heart" is my personal favorite, just edging out the revolutionary UPA short.

If you're a fan of either story, or a fan of Winifred's music, you must give these a listen. This cassette is as rare as it gets, and I'm proud to be able to finally share a quality copy with the world.

Please enjoy, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃

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"BACK TO THE BEACH" - 1987 CD Soundtrack

I know it's been a while, but rest assured that loads of OOP media is being archived behind the scenes! Thanks to all Sanctum Dwellers for your patience!

With the Summer heat upon us, this seemed like a great time to share the soundtrack to the long-forgotten 1987 flick "Back To The Beach"!

The film was a tongue-in-cheek parody / homage to the "beach party" movies that were wildly popular during the 1960's. In fact, this movie's two leads were both major stars during that era via those exact same movies: Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, both of whom also perform songs for the film!

Along with Annette and Frankie, the soundtrack is loaded with great tunes from Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eddie Money, Herbie Hancock, and best of all... Pee-Wee Herman! Some of these songs were made available on other various compilation albums, but this complete soundtrack is currently unavailable for digital purchase, streaming or download.

So kick back in the buggy and take your gals n' pals down to the surf while cranking these rockin' tunes!

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"BLUE'S BIG MUSICAL MOVIE" - 2000 Nick Jr. / Kid Rhino Soundtrack CD

As if one hard-to-find "Blue's Clues" album wasn't enough, it appears that the Soundtrack to the 2000 film is also absent from streaming/download services!

This film was one of my son's favorites; we actually wore out a copy of the DVD. The soundtrack is great, and features the legendary Ray Charles and vocal group The Persuasions.

From beginning to end, this album tells the musical tale of putting together a production, explaining what Notes, Tempo, and Rhythm are, and teaching young ones the fundamental basics of songwriting and performing.

Like the other "Blue's Clues" album I shared, this one's a definite for any fan of everyone's favorite clue-hunting puppy. Give a listen, and Enjoy!

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"WHO'S THE MAN?" 1993 Soundtrack CD

I am amazed that this soundtrack isn't available for download anywhere considering some of the artists attached.

This is the soundtrack for the 1993 film "Who's The Man?", featuring some absolute bangers from Erick Sermon, House of Pain, and legendary track "Party & Bull****" from The Notorious B.I.G.

In my opinion, this is a must-have for any fan of early 1990's Hip-Hop and Rap. Give it a listen! And if you want to grab a physical copy, you may want to check the Sanctum's eBay store...

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"POWERPUFF GIRLS: POWER POP" 2003 CD

Last week I found this album, one of several "Powerpuff Girls" tie-in CDs, at a local Goodwill. The main reason I picked it up? It contains the awesome "Buttercup (I'm A Super Girl)" by Shonen Knife, a track I definitely remember seeing a music video for back in the day on Cartoon Network.

 

 

The rest of the album isn't too bad either; it's just a shame that most of the songs really don't have anything to do with the PPG. Still, it's a little gem of a Pop-Rock album, and I'm honestly surprised it isn't available to stream digitally or purchase in any way direct from either Cartoon Network or Warner Bros.

So here's the album in its entirety for all you PPG fans! Enjoy!

 

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"NINTENDO: WHITE KNUCKLE SCORIN'" 1991 CD

 

So... here's a... thing.

"Nintendo: White Knuckle Scorin'" is a compilation album licensed by Nintendo and released by MCA Records in 1991. It was simultaneously use to promote literacy to kids, and to promote the hot new game "Super Mario World."

The album was dedicated to talent agent Bobby Brooks, and each of the artists who appear on the album worked with him in some capacity.

The thing is, this album barely as anything to do with Mario, or even Nintendo as a whole. The only song to reference the character is the opening track by Jellyfish, "Ignorance Is Bliss". The rest of the songs are just a bunch of rare/unreleased tracks by various artists such as Dire Straits and Roy Orbison.

The booklet contains an illustrated story that attempts to link the songs together, but it fails pretty miserably.

Still, this is a neat piece of Nintendo history, and neither Ninty nor MCA have ever re-released it in any capacity. So while it is possible to obtain individual songs from this compilation through various digital means, the album as a whole is still unavailable to purchase except through the secondhand market.

Give it a listen and see what you think!

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"MY SO-CALLED LIFE" - Music From The Television Series CD

One of my wife's favorite shows growing up was "My So-Called Life". Although it wasn't on the air for very long, it definitely had a lasting impact, and therefore it's a shame that the Soundtrack has been lost to obscurity, surviving only via unofficial Spotify playlists created by fans.

The complete series is available to purchase on DVD as well as stream via various sources, but the soundtrack is currently only available through third-party vendors.... until now.

Since there are plenty of individual songs on this soundtrack that are available elsewhere, this specific compilation will only be available via free download, and not on Soundcloud or Archive.org. If Atlantic Records ever re-releases this compilation via a legal streaming service, I'll happily remove this download.

Until then... Enjoy!

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"FAIRYTALE: A TRUE STORY" Motion Picture Soundtrack - CD

 

OOP for over 20 years, this is Zbigniew Preisner's beautiful score to the captivating 1997 film "FairyTale: A True Story".

Currently unavailable anywhere else digitally.

Enjoy!

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Atlantic Records, UPC: 07567927902, October 1997
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"PURPLE PEOPLE EATER" Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD

For the first "real" post on this blog, I'd like to share the OOP soundtrack for the 1988 Ned Beatty and Shelley Winters movie "Purple People Eater"!

This soundtrack is currently unavailable anywhere else digitally. Enjoy!

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